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How to make a Kicker Ramp
A kicker ramp is another easy to build structure that doesn't require much wood. This kicker is 6' long, 4' wide and 1'-6 tall.
You can add an old set of trucks with wheels to the back of the kicker to make it easier to move.
How to make an Kicker Ramp - Preparation
The plywood, lumber and screws can be found at most home improvement stores. However, the steel threshold can be a little more tricky to obtain.
First try "Steel Yards", "Steel Fabricators" or "Structural Steel" in the phone book. If these aren't available, try a home improvement store, such as Menards, Home Depot or Lowes. Finally, if you're still having difficulty, try "Scrap Yards", "Junk Yards" or "Salvage Yards" in the phone book or online.
If you plan on leaving this structure outside, you will want to use pressure treated wood, water sealant or paint and a tarp.
Build it
Gather all your materials. Start with the 2×4's. Cut 10 pieces at 3'-10 1/2 in length (you will get 2 out of each 8' long 2×4). Set them aside.
Cut the sides
You can obviously make your kicker any size you want. However, for this set of plans you will need to cut the two sides to 1'-6 x 5'-6 as shown above.
Framing the bottom
Attach the bottom 2×4 cross members as shown.
Framing the top
Now attach the eight top 2×4 cross members, 8 inches on center starting from the bottom.
Attaching the plywood
Cover the framed skateboard kicker with a piece of 3/4" thick plywood that is 4' wide by 6'-2 long. The plywood should just touch the ground and go to the top of the kicker.
Attaching the masonite
Then cover the plywood with the 1/4" masonite that is 4' wide by 5'-8 long. Make sure you hit the studs when you are placing the screws in the masonite. A good way to do this, is by laying out a chalk line.
Attaching the steel
If constructed properly, you should have about 1'-0 between the masonite and the ground. This is where you place the 4' x 1', 3/16" thick sheet metal or 1/4" plastic.
Drill a 3/16" hole about 2 inches in from each side and one in the middle. After the holes are drilled, countersink each by using the 3/8" drill bit to drill down just enough so the screw heads are flush.
The steel threshold is also availabe at steel fabrication shops. You may be able to find the steel at home improvement stores too. They don't have the best selection, but it might be enough to get you by.
If you catch a mistake or feel something needs further explanation, please let me know.
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