ramp

[Jacobo]

i wasnt sure which category

im building a launc ramp & i wanted to know which type & thickness was best for the curved top part

 

[DavidCronin]

idk 1/2in thats what i use

 

[Jacob Alexander]

1/2in, put water on it before you bend it, then put a piece of metal so you dont hit the lip

 

[Jacobo]

bump

 

[Michael Rankin]

actually, do 3 layers of 5/16" so its easy to form and is still strong. thats how most skateparks do it

 

[DavidCronin]

and top it with masonite(idk if its spelt that way)

 

[Jacobo]

@ micheal
isnt that a lot thats 15/16 of an inch seems hard to attatch

 

[Michael Rankin]

Nope, you put one layer on, put in a couple screws, put the nest layer on, etc... It last longer that way

 

[short_bus_Scooter]

layers may end up doing better, if one starts to go replace it instead of the whole ramp

 

[Michael Rankin]

^ thats the basis of the idea right there

 

[Jacobo]

bump

 

[Hogan]

i used 2 sheets of 1/4 it bends ok and ends up being strong

 

[Jacobo]

bump

 

[Jacobo]

bump

 

[Michael Rankin]

You bump this thread too much

 

[Zaηe]

Bland, but true.

 

[peachster2]

http://www.diyskate.com/ramps.html

 

[i ride bmx]

skatelite is good for ramps. you could do 2 layers of 5/16's and then put one layer of skatelite. its grippy but fast and is waterproof.