How to Build a Lawn Mower Ramp

For this project I’m using treated lumber, 2 x 4‘s for the framing and 5/4" x 6" decking. I’ll build the frame first using 3 inch deck screws as fasteners and then level the frame on the ground. I filled the framing with three-quarter inch bluestone to provide a little more support for the weight of the lawnmower and also to help with drainage.
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[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks man! I love these small projects simple and satisfying . And Dude your bathroom is turning out beautiful!!

[@1806StoneHouse]

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[@on2wheels275]

I don’t even get that dressed up to go out to dinner and he wears khakis and a button down shirt to build a shed ramp. I have to step up my game

[@lohkin1435]

You’re awesome with that circular saw. Nice ramp too.

[@Tablesaw818]

You make everything look so easy

[@LonghornWorkshop]

There is only one way to do things, that's the right way. Jon you one of the best.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Lucas

[@japgmxmx]

that I practice your freehand jon cut, even if it is a simple ramp, I can not cut as straight as you do, thanks for a new contribution, Saludos desde México

[@ciaran6309]

Very good. Like your film style. Straight to the work. Greeting from Ireland

[@carykern6079]

Like your idea best out of several others seen. Thank you.

[@electricalron]

Great build Jon. Love your channel bro.

[@Cradley684]

Great job Jon as usual, smart beard too, have a nice day !!!

[@CiceroMonteiro]

Thanks Jon, enjoyable as always :)

[@243WW]

Tape on the square! Very cool.

[@greenkitty6482]

Yes, it’s very satisfying to watch, too. 😃

[@suprb6970]

Has KZbin been in my backyard ? How did they know I needed a ramp?

[@rogerwatson5730]

Thank you that makes sense to someone in south Louisiana

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Yo Jon, why is it that videos like this are just as satisfying as the bookcase, end table, videos!!! So weird right, they are a completely different spectrum and still fantastically awesome to watch!!! Oh I know what it was.... The mower!!!! Hope all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Ha 😄👍 thanks Mike enjoy the weekend bud!

[@joeyleerobbins]

Loving the beard Jon! Thanks for the video!

[@bennierheeder7015]

The tape on the square for getting spacing for screws, is genius!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Bennie 👍

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[@MartinMosman]

Excellent!

[@bryanscottandrews3451]

Nice attention to detail.

[@fernandocarmona45]

Great job

[@jbgray1960]

That was simple and cool

[@jkmurphy3]

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[@JonPetersArtHome]

Ha ha 😄 Thanks James I’ll take it 👍

[@carykern6079]

Excellent!!

[@ricosuave8123]

I’d love to see a (ride on) lawnmower ramp idea built that you could use to clean out the underside of the deck from all the grass that accumulates underneath. With back and knee issues, I find it very hard to do this on a regular basis. Nice ramp by the way … 👍

[@rishpalsingh7231]

Great job thanks

[@micheledaken6370]

JUst wish there was alittle bit more narration on sizes and reasons you were doing things to make it easier.

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[@jukeman57]

The quality of your videos have improved immensely Jon. Very slick and polished with a very light and pleasant background tune. Looks almost like a DIY show on a cable network. I believe your simple and practical projects will be the most popular...like this one. Thanks

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you Michael, I really enjoyed shooting this one.

[@jonny5alive123]

I like to imagine there is someone out there following all these tutorials and building an exact replica of John's house.

[@TwoBitWoodworks]

Don't tell anyone... you'll ruin the surprise lol

[@homemade8292]

I do in my farme house. And i folow all this tutorials its my patient .

[@mikecampbell7803]

John Hinds lmao

[@uknowulikethat4042]

nice work Jon, keep an eye on that ramp in case your young lad takes it for his bike track

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Ha ha :) will do thanks!

[@sigma1217]

Homeboy got like five different trash cans partially filled with gravel just layin about? Great video!

[@larrymansfield9393]

I remember nothing after the long freehand line. When I come to, there were lines all over my neighbors shed.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

😂👍

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Это круто!!! С таким ударным шуруповертом горы можно свернуть!!!

[@bryancrawford3498]

I appreciate you

[@holdemNE1]

Enjoyable video. I would have butted the planks next to each other. Over time as the green-treated dries and shrinks and the spacings widen. I left a nail space between the boards on my deck and regret it now as the gaps are much wider than I would have liked.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks and True , I expect these will expand to almost a 1/2 inch but it’s kind of what I want for with this project.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice work on the lawn mower ramp Jon! Thanks for sharing it with us.👍😎JP

[@richardhagerty9594]

Drainage

[@renee2005]

Awesome🥰

[@dbstelly]

Must admit the kid in me asked what are we jumping with the lawnmower after reading the title.😂

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Ha ha :) that’s funny 👍

[@bobbie318]

Precision is your middle name! It looks amazing.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Bobbie!

[@kdub607]

Nice work! What size did you use as a spacer between the decking boards? And I love the device to round the edges, haven't seen that before!

[@Mechanicalcircus1]

He used a router to make the edges pop. 😊

[@marksministry]

LOL ive watched like 10 shed ramp videos today and yall go straight over"board" w a simple project

[@sovietcomrade7733]

Why did you used gravel under the planks?

[@homemade8292]

Great work . I think if you build that ramp with concret that will be strong last for year's

[@RockOn78]

Not sure I’ve ever seen a concrete shed ramp lol. I’m sure it’s be strong tho.

[@garyd5298]

At :26 sec you make a 1/2" mark and rip the 2X4 why was that done? Thanks for the great Idea

[@louisfelli3190]

Nice job Jon ! But why did you make the rip cuts on the 2x4 's ? Note: Im not an expert. :)

[@adrianperalta7192]

👍Trabajo fácil

[@herbsu4330]

What is the purpose of the gravel under the decking boards?

[@rcprod9631]

Kind of like showing someone how to play the flute by showing a video of a person moving their fingers up and down on the keys of the flute. 😂

[@yusuihang]

Why did you pre-drill for screw holes in the plank boards but not for the 2x4 frame? Or did you just edited out pre-drilling on the frame?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Experience the 2 x 4’s were very wet so I knew they wouldn’t split . The decking might and I wanted it to look uniform

[@upstatenyphann]

I didnt see if you made an angled cut to the 2x4 that you attached to the shed? Did you?

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Great tip with the tape and marks on the speed square for drilling the pilot holes!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@alcamerc9970]

Great video. Built many myself in my lifetime but never thought about filling the voids with gravel. Awesome tip. Thanks

[@edwardalamo2507]

Sand then gravel keeps critters away

[@dropndeal]

Allows proper drainage and slows down decay of wood by preventing, or at least mitigating, ground contact. Most modern treated lumber is not suitable for ground contact regardless of the rating.

[@tommcdonald1746]

What was the purpose of the rock and gravel

[@sixpotshot]

Wonderfully cute little project. Another one and we cant have enough of it!

[@stanleyvo5198]

Interesting...!

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[@tothehouse34]

Hey Jon, which blade are you using on your cordless saw?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Hi Blacke the blade is a 40tooth carbide tipped blade by CMT orange Tools

[@tothehouse34]

@@JonPetersArtHome thanks for the info. Nice clean cuts!

[@UncleIvan1]

Do you really need the spacing between the boards ?

[@FreeSwimmer]

About to be building a concrete ramp, however this has me thinking ?

[@HunterGeophysicsAustralia]

Hi Jon. Great video. What's the name of the power tool you're using around 3:30 to do bevels on the edges of the timber? Thanks.

[@hhvazquez]

Its a common router, with a roundover bit

[@HunterGeophysicsAustralia]

@@hhvazquez thanks 😊

[@LarsKiel]

👍

[@cglarsen26]

Nice ramp but what happened to your wheelbarrow?

[@cindybaca846]

what were the dimensions of the wood used

[@joshspurrier6289]

Where do you get all the gravel you use?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

I bought it at a landscape supply . put the garbage cans in my truck and filled them about a quarter of the way. The gravel gets heavy quick total cost was six dollars

[@henrysg-iPhone14]

Not sure why you put rocks inside. Make the deck more solid?

[@georgecurfman8754]

Nice project Jon, A couple of months ago I hadn't even heard of a Bob Cat ZTR, now I own one and really like it. How do you like yours and how long have you had it. I value your opinion on woodworking equipment so I assume you research your lawn equipment just well.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks George, I love my Bob Cat mower this is my third season and works great. I went Bobcat because I thought it was the best price on a good commercial machine.

[@biffjohnson3354]

But I don’t HAVE a woodshop. “That’s not important right now.”

[@fredsalay720]

Nice job. How about a wheelbarrow???

[@fredsalay720]

I actually need a ramp on my shed . Only thing is I don't have a threshold. My doors come out flush and overhang the floor to keep water n snow out.i use a cheap pair of plastic car ramps right now.

[@isaacgarcia4865]

Yes

[@Alexander-dt8sk]

Why not pressure treated wood?

[@rogerwatson5730]

What was the significance of the rock between the joists?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Keep animals out

[@Pressingontoperfection]

How much was alm that stone

[@melvingray5707]

Nice build, but I'm confused to why you used spacers between these type boards, when these board always create there own spacing as they dry out, whether you are building a ramp or a trailer etc, if you pre-space them you always end up with wider spaces than intended when they finish drying out.

[@gopats1970]

Why the stone under the ramp

[@mralh03]

Always inspiring, Thanks Jon!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great video, Jon! What's the gravel for underneath?

[@practicallyIndependent]

I'm curious as well

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

Me three.

[@Toklat2011]

Also fills in the space to discourage critters from taking up residence under it.

[@berniegus]

I believe the gravel also allows for good drainage during heavy rains and after winter. However I would build the ramp on top of gravel as well so wood never touches soil treated lumber or not 👍

[@johnmassengill9447]

I have a question, what is the purpose of putting gravel in the frame? Thanks

[@emersonmiles07]

Drainage and keeping the wood from rotting.

[@johnmassengill9447]

@@emersonmiles07 No I understand the gravel under for drainage but would think the gravel between I would think would hold moisture longer, just wondering.

[@emersonmiles07]

@@johnmassengill9447 could be to give the frame support as well.

[@codysnell]

Why fill the frame with rock?

[@andydaddy2009]

takes the wgt off the board - pressure from the mower a little - so over time there is no sag...possibly...

[@joelrobe2416]

Maybe to keep out critters?

[@jrcan74]

Awesome job, simple & clean finishing, good to learn.

[@donaldmazier5044]

is ever thing a project

[@jeffpatton6358]

Why not lay forms and concrete

[@allotv8469]

Hello Jon! Why fill the gravel under

[@JonPetersArtHome]

More stability and to keep the animals out

[@allotv8469]

@@JonPetersArtHome thanks Jon

[@rickrudd]

I REALLY need a good battery powered circular saw. I'm too cheap to buy a good one right now, and I dont want to buy a cheap one as a stopgap measure.

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If you are a weekend DIY/spare time woodworker like me than I suggest the ryobi cordless line. A ton of tools and best bang for your buck

[@rtndjj6]

Should be wearing a mask when cutting pressure treated lumber. But nice job!

[@justinbrandt5190]

I’m curious why so many people opt for using an impact gun vs a drill?

[@jaykepley5238]

I always learn something watching your videos. Thanks Jon. You're one of the best on KZbin!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Jay!

[@jdduarte9024]

What kind of rock is that...?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

3/4 blue stone

[@rogerjohnston6332]

Talking about what your doing would be helpful

[@travispritchard4978]

Half of your deck boards are upside-down. Once they dry out, you are going to have a wavy ramp.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Travis Pritchard Almost a year later and still in great shape I’ll post a picture on my Instagram this week.

[@palco22]

Great but north of 49 this will be rotted out after three seasons of snow !

[@TAGSlays]

Lol first 1:40 of the video...how to cross-cut 2x4's randomly.

[@wallyallyn5473]

Sure would help if there was some narration with the video

[@roberthayes6329]

Skip to 4:45 to see how to do the exact same job without the wood.

[@magnum960]

My mom literally just asked if I could rebuild hers because the one she has is getting old. Why do you fill the frame with stone?

[@d2181s]

Keeps animals from nesting underneath

[@magnum960]

Thank you.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Awesome! Enjoy the project... yes the gravel should help keep the animals out

[@stevecollins9450]

Very nice ramp build, Jon. I'll be borrowing that pilot hole method you used to space out the screws.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Steve, one of those simple tricks that works great 👍

[@notta3d]

Nice job. I didn't think you would ever shut up though :)

[@randomnation9080]

title how to build ramp for lawn mower then just builds it with no explaination love it lol

[@mrroboto7836]

Looks great! Might want to wear some safety glasses though

[@Brute750]

Thank You, I needed this video, just got a 1000 lbs ZTM today and this is what I'd like to have to drive it in my shed.

[@dessertman1181]

Always practical projects you can use with a purpose in mind. Well Done Jon always professional!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!