Build the PERFECT BMX Quarter Pipe - Tips and Tricks

This will help you save time, money, and headaches! I’m not a pro, but I’ve built enough ramps (10+) to have an arsenal of tips and tricks to share. This bmx specific quarter is about 3.5ft high, 8ft wide, and features no coping! I absolutely love building things - if there is something else you want me to build/cover just let me know! Support our videos with Shirts and Stickers - LZBMX.com
Music by David Cutter
www.davidcuttermusic.co.uk
Here’s a great article to fill in the gaps that I didn’t mention - diyskate.com/quarter_02.html
DO NOT USE THEIR DIMENSIONS/SPECS THOUGH! USE MINE!!!!!
STUFF NOT MENTIONED IN VIDEO
In order to use one sheet of plywood for both sides you will need to measure the 2ft deck FIRST. Then trace the radius from there (it will make sense when you are doing it). We also braced the middle 2x4 for extra support by attaching it to the base. If you choose to leave your surface with pressure treated plywood I highly recommend staining it! The stain will be absorbed by the wood, make it look pretty, and protect it.
All prices are either taken from my local Home Depot, or are estimates. There are plenty of ways to save money by recycling used wood, utilizing different materials and tools, or even using cheaper screws. This is just based on experience what I find to work the best and make the easiest most solid ramp.
MATERIALS
13 2x4x8 Whitewood Stud - $3 ea
5 Pressure Treated 2”x4”x8’ - $4 ea
2 3/4” (or close) Pressure Treated 4’x8’ Plywood - $32 ea
4 1/2” (or close) 4’x8’ Plywood - $20 ea
5lb Deck Mate 2-1/2” Star Deck Screw $30
5lb Deck Mate 1-5/8” Star Deck Screw $30
TOTAL MATERIAL COST ~ $260
SUGGESTED TOOLS
T-Square 48” ~ $11
Jig Saw (or sawzall) ~ $100
Circular Saw ~ $100
Chalk line ~ $10
Drill ~ $50
Safety Glasses - $10
Assorted drill bits - $15
TOTAL TOOL COST ~ $270
EXTRAS
3 4’x8’ Ramp Armor Sheets ~ $130 ea
Truck Rental ~ $25
RAMP ARMOR COST ~ $390
TOTAL PROJECT COST = $260-$945 (depending on surface/tools you don’t have)
RAMP SPECS
42” High
8ft radius
8ft wide
2x4s are ~ 94.5” (96” subtract by 2x side thickness)
2ft top deck
1/2” sheets are 8ft long - cut excess
Ramp Armor are FULL SHEETS
Weight = VERY HEAVY. Build it where you want to keep it!
8"-10” between studs
PRESSURE TREATED WHERE IT TOUCHES THE GROUND
Total time required: 4-10hrs
WARNINGS
As always SAFETY FIRST. If you’ve never used a power tool before, have someone there to help you. Ramp Armor is EXTREMELY sharp, DO NOT slide your hands on the edges. File the sharp edges once installed to avoid this. Wear safety goggles, you won’t believe the amount of stuff that will get flung at your eyes. It is possible to build by yourself, but having a friend will make it much easier and faster!

[@stephensalgado9931]

Why did Nicole raise her hand

[@DerekBaranProductions]

I remember building these as a kid with my dad. Hopefully one day I can just say "I wanna build a quarter pipe today..." LOL Lets do a skateboarding/bmx collllllab!

[@MotionAutoTv]

Now the biggest takeaway i hope that you get from this video, and the absolutely most important thing that no other KZbinr will tell you is that Adam needs a truck!

[@AdamLZ]

are you secretly making the supra into a 2jz supra truck for me? :)

[@MotionAutoTv]

Anythings possible, not sure I want the internet to hate me for doing that tho haha

[@MotionAutoTv]

4 years later and Adam finally has a truck

[@stevesmith775]

I built one today referring to this video. it was great having the materials list, I took it to my local lumber yard then came home and watched the video as I was building and kept checking back and now I have a ramp! I never would have built one if it wasn't for this video

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My dad has been playing the best game of HIDE AND GO SEEK, have not found him since 1998.

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same fam

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Shika Racing have you looked i the cemetary

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Lol same story, same year. :D

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Adam Lz can you be "DAD" please.

[@skidsftw8074]

Peter Rabbithole his pops is deaf

[@DukBurd]

I'm not ever gonna build this, Hell I can barely BMX, but i highly enjoy watching all your videos.

[@AdamLZ]

Thank you!

[@06Trdrew11]

Nice video. 2:05 was the best part

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Looking for this comment

[@edwardsnowden5702]

Roger that

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I love your vlogs Adam and Nicole!! Keep up the good work

[@toby3299]

The ramp build was helpful I'm going to build a ramp for my wheelchair with the armor sheets on it

[@TrapBoss]

I hope everyone had/has a good day :)

[@AdamLZ]

Thank you for spreading positivity :)

[@willhart5016]

Adam LZ thanks for being such an inspiration!

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Trap Boss pm

[@mikereimer4048]

Nothing beats a fresh ramp.

[@jaredzolik361]

Adam Lz , dude I just tore my patellar tendon and I've been feeling down and lame about getting back on my BMX but your videos always help me stay encouraged👍

[@gideonzervos3585]

#standforscotty

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[@bmxdeathwish1884]

I'm definitely going to try to build this Thanks Adam

[@AdamLZ]

Good luck!

[@Zebbedy37]

I've got a heavier BMX, can you still do tricks with the same equality as your BMX? Adam LZ It would be great if you replied! :D

[@blakeflannery4302]

3 days in a row!!! Keep this up Adam!!

[@Santiago_jacrispy]

Great joinery skills Adam, you make us joiners/carpenters proud !!!!!

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ADAM YOU SHOULD HAVE A SINGNITURE SKATEPARK

[@freediverhd]

Please make a video on a road trip to visit Scotty.

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Freediver HD Yeah, nah. Not across the whole country and... Back.

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Yeah Adam do a trip to vist Scotty

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Freediver HD true that

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Visit Scotty

[@user94322]

#visitscotty #staywithscotty

[@callumsmith241]

Thanks a lot this is so much easier to understand than all the others well explained. Great video keep it up Adam🙂

[@keatonboucher8117]

you are a real inspiration adam! thank you.

[@yaboymason7813]

It's referred to, "countersinking". Just FYI.. but "drilling a bigger hole so the head can fit in there flush," works too. Lol. I'm not being a smart ass. I just know a. Little about carpentry. I do want to build my son a quarter pipe tho. This video helps so much! Thanks adamLZ. Great video! As always

[@AdamLZ]

+michael wagnon thank you! I couldn't remember the word for it haha

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[@erictu4900]

Safety is number one priority

[@austinhunt1762]

Adam thanks for all the videos your the best big fan of yours keep up all the great videos man and I'm gunna build up my own bike with your frame because of you

[@markmartin3571]

This is awesome! Thanks Adam

[@BMXNEWSCHANNEL]

I feel like it's a good starter quarter. I learned a lot of my tricks on a similar quarter but in turn that makes bigger quarters more of a challenge to adapt to.

[@BMXNEWSCHANNEL]

Awesome video though. Don't get me wrong...

[@baileyschutte3888]

+The BNC (Bmx News Channel) he's not getting started. he's a professional lol. he has sponsors and all

[@BMXNEWSCHANNEL]

You interpreted my comment totally wrong... In no way did I call Adam a beginner or a person not sponsored by Stranger bmx. lol

[@miquelnavarro9882]

Hey Adam, could you make a video or a short text talking about Scotty Granmer because I think not too much people know about it and he needs our help. I love your vids!!

[@IcyThaneProductions]

Fantastic video!

[@dutersupy]

that was the best skill saw you could have bought, it will last forever! props brotha man

[@GeeSedan]

When you hit 2,000,000 subs Adam....you should try to do a flare

[@1mKritical]

THENISSANGAMER He did a flair It's on instagram He did it for 100k followers And said he won't do it again

[@coolhandluke4635]

ImKrit ical really? i dont have his insta so idk

[@skidsftw8074]

THENISSANGAMER just do not kill your self dont end up in the hosputal like scotty cranmer

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physcorhino 98 ,

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physcorhino 98 hospital*

[@miguelzepeda20]

2:05 .. i love her shorts

[@LEFTCOAST_GAMING]

I did the quarter your tips are great, thanks

[@onthethrottle9230]

This is going to help so many people nice one adam

[@jeztime147]

3:53 "So much more difficult to moooonooover"

[@plumpchicken6147]

nice build

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PlumpCh1cken gtfo. Respect the man's wife.

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thebrzguy once they get blocked, they will be surprised like "wtf, why im blocked" etc.

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I'm getting well ordering a bike on the 25th and I'm so happy I can't wait to get it when it finally comes

[@zygagaming2491]

looks soo good adammmm

[@Boosker]

You should go back to CT when you have the time. We've been waiting for a Haggard collab for a while now.

[@AdamLZ]

+B-Rad ok I'll go this week

[@Boosker]

That's awesome! You won't regret it! Those Haggard guys are nice! Meet them in Brooklyn. Wanna see some Tandems. 😉 Should make for a great video!

[@Meg8554]

does weight makes different when you try to do a bunny hop?

[@AdamLZ]

Not really, it's mostly technique.

[@xdoo7625]

it makes a difference if you are a bigginer because it will be harder because of the weight but as Adam said it is technique

[@cameronc5302]

Kevin Velez

[@diegokingswag2102]

Adam LZ how do you get so may subscribers

[@silvergamer18]

Kevin Velez I thought the same thing but once you know how it's easy but It took me a month to learn how

[@jaocbgoodall9137]

Top job Adam 👌

[@b.s257]

Nicole seems to be such a kind lady, you did good brother👊🏼

[@WatchThisPlay]

All I want to know is if you got the truck back before the hour...

[@AdamLZ]

+WatchThisPlay i did!

[@Mr_jz_12]

Adam, check out Amayama for new genuine parts (you were after the console trim for the jz 180sx)

[@PappaBoofy]

am i the only one the died slightly when you put the 2x4's straight onto the wheels ::O :O :O Loved the vid though dude thanks!! :D

[@andrewschmitz7166]

Dan-K I was crying

[@BigBabyK337]

#MeeToo

[@angelpereira9096]

love your videos bro

[@davidvigerin5033]

You are awesome, Adam

[@jimmydoran9375]

How long do u think it will take Adam to ride off the roof on To the quarter

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yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@traceneumann2264]

Just looking at all that land next to your house for a perfect skatepark.

[@luisteran561]

love the whole video

[@pitwhip]

Great content, Adam! you the man.

[@vugamer2277]

2:05

[@freakasound]

when is Bert gonna caveman off the roof?!

[@willwyst4433]

Sick video as always bro

[@jakedearden9828]

Thank you bro ive made so much stuff from your vlogs

[@andy72xbox]

2:04 OH MY GAAWWWWD

[@carlosoquendo9127]

spanking stick I like that Nicole

[@DrumUp]

this takes me back to a few years ago when i had my home skatepark

[@utterchaos1230]

Love the video man, great way to introduce people to ramp making. Can't wait to see future riding videos

[@AdamLZ]

:) Now that I have a ramp I should be able to ride more often when I get little breaks of time!

[@utterchaos1230]

Yeah I understand that completely! Having things you enjoy at home makes the difference, saves time, and is just a lot more chill and fun!

[@byGiNeSiToX]

#Standwithscotty

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#standwithscotty

[@KyleSchwanz]

Great looking ramp!!! You should make a grind box or diy rail next!! Would be a sick addition and I'd be down to make one for my son and me

[@Freestoner707]

Good video Adam.

[@ivanclemente5411]

how much did it cost all together except the tools

[@AdamLZ]

Read description!

[@dyswun]

ivan clemente $945

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Adam LZ hey dude what time was it

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Daaaaayum 2:06

[@bmxbruh1157]

this was so helpful

[@TeunS133N]

i like these kind of vids!

[@boneshow00]

should of watched this video or read an article before we made ours about a year ago. its ridiculously steep, and we didnt wet the plywood so we cut it into thirds. :/ (i skate btw)

[@AdamLZ]

Steepness is so deceiving!

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hey creed how's the office life going for you

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everyone go to 2:05

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Last time I was this early Adam did how to's.

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Thank u I been waiting for a video like this

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Boss iTry

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#prayforscotty

[@CEGBMX]

Love building ramps! Probably have built a few dozen by now haha.

[@kieranm2498]

Love your vids such an inspiration :)

[@akshrana678]

I'm 100 pounds and I can't get my front tire up am I too light

[@apta6001]

No try moving your bars back a bit till you are able to pull up correctly. Another thing is that your top tube is too big for your size.

[@akshrana678]

Adam Joe thanks

[@nowifi1022]

push ups a couple a couple times a week👍

[@fishscalesexican2962]

nah man I weigh 94 pounds and I can bunnyhop on to benches

[@cmull96]

Instead of skate armor can't you just use masonite? It's much cheaper

[@AdamLZ]

+Connor Mullen (cmullstudios) it doesn't last outdoors

[@ianevoy2937]

Adam LZ did you hear about Scotty Cranmer

[@henryfreund_]

yoshidude 52 he mentioned it In the last video

[@HawkTheLeo]

He made a video about it already.

[@iansdoinstuff]

I miss the good old bike checks. u should really do those again I loved them

[@TrailRidersBMX]

dude i just made my first edit and it one of my best videos in my opinion you inspire me to ride bmx

[@RussTNail]

most of us dont have enough money for this

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Cole Platt haha

[@RussTNail]

a gun, am i gonna rob him at gunpoint for a ramp lol

[@aarontimm]

or wood..

[@thomasmorris1111]

RankedAboveU i can get it for free because where i live theres a dump with wood

[@thomasmorris1111]

RankedAboveU i already made 1 quarterpipe and 4 kickers

[@lilcaesa]

if all girls in floride dress like nicole im moving

[@positivexp2820]

lilcaesa sadly no

[@aarontimm]

well, its hot

[@lilcaesa]

Aaron Timm i thought florida was cold and nicole was immune...

[@aarontimm]

lilcaesa shit, im probably wrong Xd roar

[@positivexp2820]

no wtf Florida is fucking hot and humid its actually gonna be getting alittle cold her because fall/winter is here and it's great like perfect but other than that it either hot and humid hot and rainy with tons of wind or cold and rainy or just cool the lowest its gotten here is maybe 30 degrees Fahrenheit above zero and that probably isn't even right just a guess but no it is no where near cold in florida

[@adrianlicata3687]

I honestly love this because no one every tells in their videos what they use

[@portcitymike1]

Smooth camera transition to flex the whip for no good reason at 4:00. Nice Adam...Nice!

[@jelleisc00l]

2:05 thank me later

[@louisc6841]

Damn you're actually doing it the wright way! 👏 This thing is gonna be strong!

[@AdamLZ]

I don't mess around when it comes to ramps!

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I hope you had a good day today Adam!

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Busy, but fun!

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I love this video

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I love it!!!

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Love this vid

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very nice vid!!

[@scotte3698]

Nice ramp Adam

[@samh7583]

nice thanks for the tips adam

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Makita! Good Man!

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Adam your the best

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Nice video adam i liked it

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love ur vids

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I'm tired but I need to watch it!! :)

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Subscribed and Notifacations turned on!

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Hi adam i love your videos

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Killed it!

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love u Adam #myinspiration best youtuber,bmxer

[@stupendus1613]

Adam OMG I really hope this means ur doing daily uploads now

[@YenCrew]

awesome bro! thx!