How to Build a Skate Board Quarter Pipe Ramp

Practice is the key to success in the world of skateboarding. While some skate borders will spend hours driving to and from a skate park each week and pay fees to use the facility, the more avid skate borders will build their own quarter pipe ramp for private practice. Quarter pipe ramps can be placed on any paved surface, just be sure to add some weights to the bottom if you are not going to set the pipe against anything.

Things You'll Need

  • String compass
  • Pen
  • Jigsaw
  • 4 Plywood boards measuring 3/8 inch by 4 feet by 8 feet
  • 2 by 4 beams, 8 feet long
  • Hammer
  • 16 penny Nails, 2 1/2 boxes
  • Level
  • Tape measure
  • 2 boxes wood screws, 1 1/2 inch.
  • Drill
  • 2 3/8" steel coping, 8 feet long
  • Carpentry glue
  • Carpentry glue gun
  • 1/3" 4x8 sheets Masonite
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw the overall outline for the quarter pipe using a string compass and a pen on one of the plywood board sheets.

    • 2

      Cut the template out using the jigsaw. Be sure to follow your outline precisely as it appears on the wood.

    • 3

      Trace the cut out template onto another piece of plywood. This will serve as the second side piece for the ramp. Be precise with your tracing to ensure a level pipe.

    • 4

      Determine your desired top deck size and built it using the two by four beams. Hold the supporting beams in position with 16 penny nails for a solid and stable fit.

    • 5

      Attach the top deck to the side panels, also using the 16 penny nails. Place a level on the top of the deck to verify that the deck piece is level with the panels.

    • 6

      Measure and cut the joist supports and attach them between the two panels, spaced roughly 12 inches apart. Position them so that they are flush with the side panels and place two boards back to back at the top of the deck for added support. Verify that each board is level as you attach them.

    • 7

      Attach the first plywood sheet to the ramp. Add only enough wood screws to hold it firmly in position. If the board is not bending easily, soak it in water for an hour, then attach it. Be sure and leave a space at the top for the steel coping.

    • 8

      Measure the remaining space and cut an additional piece of plywood to fill it for this first layer. Screw the odd piece of wood into position.

    • 9

      Place a cartridge of carpentry glue into the carpentry glue gun and cut off the tip.

    • 10

      Place a thick strip of glue across the top of the pipe, where the steel coping is going. Set the steel coping into position.

    • 11

      Place the next layer of plywood, starting at the coping. Secure it into position with additional wood screws.

    • 12

      Attach the Masonite sheet onto the ramp using wood screws.

    • 13

      Secure a layer of plywood and Masonite to the top of the deck.