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Make a better pair of ramps for two dollars
I do not own these ramps, so I can't judge their effectiveness. I rated them at five stars because I am required to provide a 1-5 star rating, and I don't want to negatively impact their rating with anything lower. However, I can say that I would never buy them because they are hollow. That and they cost $50!!! I made my own ramps for two dollars. They are not hollow, and I trust them without any other form of support. Here's what I did: At most lumber stores, they have an area for lumber that is not usable for building purposes due to damage, checking, twisting, etc. At my local big Orange store, I found a 14 foot 2X8 that was warped but otherwise in good condition. Price: $2.00. I had them cut it into two pieces each of the following lengths: 33", 27", 21" and 2.5". Back at home I got myself a cold beverage, then I laid out one 33" piece, then laid a 27" piece on top of it and butted the near ends flush. Using some 2.5 inch exterior grade screws in each corner of the 27" piece I screwed them together. I then laid a 21" piece on top of the 27" piece and again butted the near ends flush and screwed them together, being careful to drive the screws so they didn't hit the screws underneath. I then laid the 2.5 inch piece on the 21" piece and butted the near ends flush. I drilled holes in these prior to attaching with screws to prevent them from cracking. Grab another cold beverage, and repeat the procedure for the second ramp and viola - solid, dependable ramps that won't ever collapse for two dollars! Celebrate with a cold beverage! If you want to go all out and spend four dollars, you could add another level (mine are 5.25" high) and/or lengthen the bottom piece by six inches, and then move the 27" piece back six inches from being flush, which would make a more stable base should you ever accidentally drive too far forward on them. You could also experiment with different lengths so that they would nest together when one is flipped on top of the other. I just put eye hooks in the end of each of them and hung them from a nail for storage.
November 2015 · Automotive
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