First you will need to decide on what size your quarter pipe is going
to be and you will need a set of plans. Get yourself a nice workspace
and you will need some basic tools which are listed below. Once you've
got your quarter pipe plans and your tools and materials together and
lay out your supplies. First you need to cut your lumber based on the
size that you want your quarter pipe to be. Once you've cut your pieces
to size, based on your plans, it's time to start putting your quarter
pipe together. 1)Make sure your bracing is solid underneath your top
sheet, so you don't fall through. 2)Once you've built the framework, you should prep
the top pieces of the plywood by soaking them with cold water for about
an hour. This will make the wood a litte soft and make it easier to
curve at the angle of your framework. 3)When your top pieces have been nailed to the framework,
sand and paint them to make your quarter pipe faster. 4)For a smoother transition, sand the bottom edge of
the top sheet at an angle even with the ground. Duct tape or electrical
tape may be added to smooth the transition's bottom edge. Another option
would be to put a piece of sheet metal as the middle man between the
ramp and the surface. This will make your ramp last longer and you will
not wear the plywood as quickly this way.
Here are the supplies you'll need to build a 4 foot tall, 8 foot wide
quarter pipe:
(2) 3/4” 4x8 sheets Plywood
(4) 3/8” 4x8 sheets Plywood
(2) 1/3” 4x8 sheets Masonite
(1) 2 3/8” stell coping, 8 feet long
(10) 8’ 2x4’s Preferably Douglas Fir
2 1/2 boxes of 16 penny nails ( The big long ones they are marked 16D
at he store)
2 Boxes of Wood Screws 1 1/2”
Well there you have it a simple quarterpipe, the products you will need
and the price depends on where you buy the material but this shouldn’t
run you more than $200.00.
Make sure you have a plenty of space to cut out your transitions. Make sure you leave a notch at the top for coping that is very
important.
Get everything dialed in and make sure your measurements are
correct. Your done now go skate your quarterpipe and have fun.
