How to Make a Fly Box for Skateboarding

Skateboard ramps come in many styles, including steep ramps that launch skateboarders, and more shallow ramps with a launch ramp and a landing ramp. The latter ramps are called "fly box" ramps. These ramps are used for grinding and smaller, easier jumps. Making your own fly box ramp can help you save money or help you avoid a trip to the skatepark. Only build a fly box ramp if you are skilled in woodworking. You must also be able to pick out strong wood at the lumberyard to avoid breaking your ramp.

Things You'll Need

  • 3 10- by 10-foot pieces of 1-inch thick plywood
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Circular saw
  • Electric power drill
  • 75 (rough estimate, including extras) 2-inch screws
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw a rectangle on your plywood about 4 feet by 5 feet for your ramp top. Draw two rectangles 3 feet by 5 feet for your ramp sides; a rectangle at 4 by 6 feet for your landing ramp, and a 3 foot by 5 rectangle for your launch ramp.

    • 2

      Draw two triangles that are 5 feet long, 3 feet tall with a hypotenuse of approximately 6 and 1/2 feet for your landing ramp sides; two triangles that are 3 feet long, 3 feet wide with a hypotenuse that curves up sharply for your launch ramp. Make the curved ramp whatever length you want.

    • 3

      Cut out the pieces of wood using a circular saw. Label them with your pencil as you cut them out so that you are not confused later when it comes time to assemble the fly box ramp.

    • 4

      Place one of your ramp sides underneath your ramp top. Position it so that the edges line up on the left side. Use an electric power drill and 2-inch screws to attach the ramp side to the top on both ends and two between the ends. Screw the other end of the ramp side to the bottom rectangle of your ramp using the same method. Repeat this process for the other ramp side.

    • 5

      Position one of your launch ramp rectangles on the left side of the front of your ramp. Line up the edges and screw it into place at the top and bottom. Repeat this process with the right side ramp triangle.

    • 6

      Place your launch ramp on the top edges of your launch ramp triangles. Bend it downwards until it lines up with the curve of the ramp. Hold it in place while somebody screws the ramp to the launch ramp rectangles at the top, bottom and along the ramp length every 5 inches.

    • 7

      Attach your landing ramp rectangles to the other side of the ramp using the same process you used to attach your launch ramp triangles. Place your landing ramp on the triangle tops and screw it into place along the top, bottom and every 5 inches along the sides.