Ultimate DIY wooden ramps

[@DIYJIM]

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[@randysmith1630]

This is the best set I've seen yet. I think I'll give it a try, but all I have is a skill saw and a 10" miter saw.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope they turn out great. Thanks for watching

[@e46mblue]

The first set of ramps I have seen that make sense (seriously). Strong, lighter in weight, and easier t store. I will be making these ramps for sure - though I may alter the design slightly. Thanks for putting this video out there for us all to get ideas from.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@robbrown6495]

As a youngster (yes, they had cars!) I had a set of ramps comprising essentially of 6 similar ramps. Put 2 down and drive forward up. Put 2 the same behind the rear wheels, then 2 similar, but turned over and locked into the slope on the front ramps. This allowed you drive back, with the rear wheels rising while the front ones stayed on the same elevated level. This gave you the front and rear off the ground making it a doddle to work on.

[@DIYJIM]

Sounds like a awesome setup, thanks for watching

[@chrisjones6002]

That's an interesting idea. That would be really handy for me since I have several cars that need the trans fluid checked from below with the vehicle sitting level.

[@florinpopescu1331]

Hello. I have seen a lot of ramps made of wood, but yours is the best of all. Light and solid!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks I seen another KZbin channel make them. So I can not take full credit. Thanks for watching

[@rhondatonylemieux1140]

Fantastic video! Making some for my John Deere ASAP! Just an “assumption” but thank you for your service sir!

[@DIYJIM]

You’re welcome 20 years retired. Thanks for watching

[@markgilles-ih8go]

You built this project for durability, like a tank! Well done Jim!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@justinfchan]

Thanks for this video. I like this car ramp diy the most 😊👍

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@LuisRios-pw4ig]

Great video. Thanks for shearing.

[@DIYJIM]

You bet, thanks for watching

[@TheDroppedAnchor]

You keep being you! Don't change a thing, this is an awesome teaching moment!!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you, I will

[@fredpenneriscool]

This is a great idea. I searched out a bunch of designs and this takes the cake.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks I learned it by another KZbinr

[@FetteWorst]

This has to be the 12th Dyi Ramp vid i have watched right now, but by far the nicest, best thought out one! The idea with the grinded down bolts to having a removable, yet secured ramp is pretty great!

[@DIYJIM]

I did not come up with the plan I just made the video. Thank you for watching

[@genep8110]

Just watched your John Deere blade removal and enjoyed it. Subscribed because you are a great communicator and give instructions slowly. Keep up the great videos and thanks for the help.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the sub!

[@melmorgenstern1523]

Great way to build ramps They will work great to lift my tractor off the floor to do my maintenance. Thanks for your help.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for leaving a comment

[@bygonebob]

Thank you for sharing, Jim. God bless you too and your family.

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you thanks for watching

[@ricardosuarez7940]

Thank you for making this video. It's well explained, and easy to follow. I appreciate so much your desire to help others like me, and share valuable information. Guiding us with details, and a great idea.

[@DIYJIM]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@mattv.7402]

Great DIY project there, and really well-described along the way. Two points that I found especially useful: 1) how you've framed these out to avoid having a gigantic block of solid wood; and 2) that you made them modular, which not only gives more room once the vehicle is raised, but also would make it just a bit easier to store and move around. Garage space is at a premium for many folks like me! I don't think I have a way to make some of these cuts cleanly with what I have on hand, but I'll definitely be referring to this for ideas when I do get around to making a set. Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you for the nice comment hope you have a great summer

[@CMedinajr]

Great job

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@danielmierop662]

Very nice! Part I like is there flat bottoms won’t cut into the ground like my metal ones. Yours are much safer. Metal ones to the dump now.

[@DIYJIM]

Agree thanks for watching

[@javaman2883]

Great ramps. I like that the ramp part can be removed from the stand once the car's up there, so I have better access sapce from teh sides of the vehicle.

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@vincemartinez1436]

I made some wheel cribs for my Suburban - problem getting the truck up high enough to get them under the wheels - not looking to spend a couple hundred buck for a large floor jack for occasional work. going to rework my cribs into this style of ramp - just need the 2x12s - thanks for the video and idea!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@ustaarthur]

This is one of the nicest designs for a wood car ramp on the internet. One question, why use 3" screws and not 2 1/2" or 2 3/4"? Won't the 3" screws go right to the edge when putting 2 2x4s together, or even stick out a little bit from the other end if you sink in the screw little bit?

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching, not sure why I use 3 inch screws I built them over a year ago. Maybe it was all I had.

[@1matthew1018]

Nice video. I’m gonna make myself a pair in the near future. Being a professional carpenter I appreciate and get your using the 6-1/2” boards to create equal spaces. DETAILS! Good job. And thanks for the cut list 👍🏻

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@sjohnson2461]

Planning to make very similar ramps for myself, with one change. Instead of 2x6s creating the ramp support area, I'm going to use vertical 2x4s. The funky 15° rip becomes an easy 75° angled crosscut.

[@DIYJIM]

That is a good idea. Thanks for watching

[@tareqfofo]

Just finished building a set of ramps, they came out great, thanks for the tutorial. I made a few changes, went with standing 2x4’s for the ramp, I also added a steel sleeve for the bolt, I wish I could add pictures but KZbin doesn’t have this option, thanks again

[@DIYJIM]

do some channel have a picture option if so i'm going to have to look into that. Glad my tutorial helped you

[@scottcates]

Yeah, nicely designed and proportioned. I build box cribbing to support vehicles and walls out of 2x4's cut 11-1/2 inches long, glued and screwed in doubled stacks so I can increase height 3" per cribbing layer. Since I have a mess of four-foot 2x12 scraps I salvaged from my local lumber yard, I'm going to adapt your design to these materials. I really like your two-piece design.

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome hope they turn out great

[@ronaldmahoney1283]

excellent job describing the whole procedure from beginning to end!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@geofflowe5720]

There are many videos on this topic but I like your concept of two pieces. Well done & thanx. I used scrap reinforcing plywood like a window lintel.

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching

[@randysmith2034]

Look very well built. If I make these, I might make the base part longer, so that I can remove the ramp section after my truck is on the cribbing part.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@AliceByrd-r1w]

Thank you.

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@dbernstein7901]

Great tips for a auto or lawn tractor servicing platform

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks 👍

[@cherylarthur6259]

Yes love this. My husband was disabled so I had to do most of the maintenance on our mower. I could take the deck on and off in my sleep. Ty

[@TraceElements-ti5ke]

Fantastic !!!!! I'm making some for when I need to go all the way under the van to clean out my A/C drain plug!!!!!!

[@DIYJIM]

Glad you like

[@larrieelieff9064]

Thanks Jim for your skillful teaching, appreciate your work.

[@DIYJIM]

Your welcome glad you like my video

[@markseifried3959]

I've made these before but they are too heavy. I will follow you guidance to make the multipart ramps. Thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks again for watching my videos hope you have a good summer Mark

[@Dennis3935]

Great design, it would make a great day project to create a set of 4 Plus to use up some of my spare old lumber.

[@DIYJIM]

that's why I built them I could use some scrap lumber to build most of the ramps. Thanks for watching

[@cindyvarley9718]

Thank you for your DIY videos.

[@DIYJIM]

You are so welcome! thank you for watching them.

[@cindyvarley9718]

@DIYJIM after watching how to level my mower deck. I went out leveled it, cut the lawn, and it has never looked better. Thanks.

[@pintorpi333]

I really like the overall design; very well thought out, and very well explained. I will be building 'full car' ramps based on this modular design. Instead of two (2) lift sections, I will need four (4) to accommodate four wheels. Four, plus an additional two (2) 'span bridges', which can be connected using the same lag bolt mechanism as with the ramps. The span bridge length will be determined by the car's wheel-to-wheel length, which may accommodate most passenger cars. Once the car is in place, the span bridges may be taken out for additional access from the undersides (much like wheel cribs). They can then be put back in place to drive car back down. For those of us with modest table saws, the trick at 9:45 of the video is to make two or more cut passes, starting with a greater fence measurement setting, and then adjusting it closer to the desired final measurement. Multiple cut passes, but easier on (a smaller) table saw and blade.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip.

[@dexterousx92]

*Great idea. I have a metal set but lower cars require a longer ramp to avoid contact with the front number. I think ill try to make a set with a longer ramp but with a decent lift. Great job.* Dexterous X

[@DIYJIM]

Hope they turn out good. Thanks for watching

[@1ZZFE]

Thank you for the effort and sharing. 👍

[@DIYJIM]

Sure thing

[@conradeddie3776]

Excellent video ... Thank You DIY JIM

[@DIYJIM]

Welcome thanks for watching

[@stephenvarney3183]

Nice strong assembly

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@Tal.10]

God bless JIM, Thanks for the video

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you very much

[@josephkohlman6348]

Jim great job thank you very much Joe K

[@DIYJIM]

Very welcome, Thanks for the nice comment

[@DjOsoMeloso]

No entiendo nada de inglés pero entendí a la perfección tu explicación, excelente trabajo hermano. Gracias.

[@DIYJIM]

Impresionante, me alegro de haber podido ayudar. Espero haber dicho lo correcto

[@wdbbrinton]

Great idea I made it yesterday changed a few things, I used 4X4 because everything was left over from a deck job

[@DIYJIM]

Awesome glad I could help

[@colinellicott9737]

Sweet !! Best ones I've seen - thx.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@tedtolentino4955]

Great video. Others here may have already made this suggestion but to cut the various angles a bit safer than using just your fence on the table saw is to make a table saw jig to hold your material. The idea here is to secure the material in such a way as to avoid using your hands to push the material through your blade. It should even allow your to cut a heavy board such as the 2x12 board.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@zepcak4ever372]

I’m making 4of these so I can raise my vehicles even up on ramps and I like the idea of removing angled ramp piece for more clearance.

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching hope they turn out great

[@AlanThomas-z4n]

Great job Jim. Enjoyed watching the video, can't wait to make a set of my own thank you for sharing

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching!

[@88omarz]

Gonna try building this thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope they turn out good

[@alvinprettyman1802]

thanks for posting

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome, Thanks for leaving me a comment

[@acanfield87]

Great idea with the removal ramp section. And nice hat.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching hope you have a good summer

[@darrylchamberlain4819]

Nice job

[@DIYJIM]

thank you

[@chharlorakim7346]

that of the fine wood car ramp, and good explanation how to do it 😊

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks! 👍 can’t take all the credit I learned it from another KZbinr. Thanks for watching

[@danconlan8735]

Great job on the ramps and the instructions Jim! Thanks for sharing, DC

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching! glad you like

[@michaeldose2041]

Awesome build. Amazing detail. The only thing I would add is a removable piece that you could put behind the wheel to keep the vehicle from rolling backward, similar to what you have in front. Possibly angle iron, with studs welded on that match holes in the platform.

[@DIYJIM]

Sounds like a good idea thanks for watching

[@butchkleven5876]

Could you lift the removable ramp off and use it as a chock behind the wheels?

[@michaeldose2041]

@@butchkleven5876 That's a good thought. I like the utility. The problem I see with that approach is the ramp itself isn't a great chock, as it could roll up the ramp allowing the car to fall. Also you might want to jack up the other end of the vehicle leaving no chock at all.

[@shawnwelcomer6081]

These look amazing

[@DIYJIM]

thank you

[@terryfields5915]

U really done good I like them

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@geemanone2039]

Hi Jim, thank you for the video. I had been mulling over a design to build ramps for my lawn tractor. These are pretty cool. I only need them for the tractor and not a car so I might make them a bit smaller however your design concepts have really helped. I am on the way to the garage now.....if I find anything I feel will assist others as I build mine I will definitely come back and post! Keep up the great work.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope your ramps come out awesome. Thanks for watching

[@waynebinky]

For my X300 lawn tractor, all I do is put a piece of cardboard under the bed then remove the belt, front 2 pins and it basically sits on the floor. Pull it out and you have full access to everything. I'd never put it on a ramp for sharpening the blades.

[@djjoeykmusic]

Awesome video Thank you 🙏🏾

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching!

[@scootergem]

Nice video, well done. Thanks for sharing. It's well received. 😃

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@stephenbarker4204]

Great video is very easy to understand

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@jeffarmstrong7165]

Great build

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@djjames8922]

Jim awesome ramps, best I've seen. No doubt better than plastic or metal. One of your viewers mentioned to add a removable piece to block the tires on the ramp. Maybe some skate board tape for trackion. I will need 3 for my Can-Am Spyder RTS, but may end up making 4. Awesome build, thanks. GDoc

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching Dj

[@JB-ji2pm]

Great Video. I appreciated your explanations and why you did things like you did.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@koreybaker9820]

Great diy idea.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks you

[@donnybrook22]

I noticed in your newer videos, you are removing the mower deck. Did you stop using the ramps to sharpen your blades? If so, why?

[@DIYJIM]

No I still use ramps, not everyone wants to build ramps so I show how to take the deck off.

[@bronxnewbie]

Dude that's awesome!!! Thanks!!!

[@DIYJIM]

No problem! If You could share the video on Facebook that would be Awesome. If you are on Facebook. Thanks for watching

[@colinelliott8768]

Love this design! And the provided specs and tips! You put quite a bit of effort into this and it's very well presented. Thanks Brother. Got yourself a subb. 👍

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for subscribing

[@luissandovalmonte]

hello DIY I really liked your idea and it looks very good not to take up so much space in the garage, I hope to see more of your videos, good luck a greeting from Sweden

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you very much for watching

[@mjoe877]

Great video!

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@fabinhoxoxo]

Great job man

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you Fabio

[@arnierock9558]

Thanks for the video

[@DIYJIM]

Your very welcome

[@goproexplo9290]

Your a good guy.

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@goproexplo9290]

Your idea is the best. The Ability to take the ramp out of the way👌 I Just need to work out how im gna cut those angles without those tools lol handsaw but dam could be hard to cut it accurate

[@goproexplo9290]

Nice tidy organised garage. What do you do for a living?

[@DIYJIM]

@@goproexplo9290 I work maintenance in a State prison, and I was in the Military for 20 years. Thanks again for watching

[@jonienglish3231]

i like your White Shelf with OIL Supplies

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@TerryRGraham]

Add one more wheel stop to the back side to act as wheel chocks after removing the ramp. You just need to make two more pins from bolts so that it's removable but still use wheel chocks on the rear wheels, of course.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching

[@purnanandoomah2334]

That was helpful Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

You're welcome! glad you like it

[@JetP20]

Thanks for the video, I had to use a hand saw to get the 15 degree cut..but your video helped alot.

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help, enjoy your new ramps

[@jonienglish3231]

Good Video JIM i would make Changes - PUT the PINS in the RAMP SIDE so When you Remove the RAMPS the PINS go with the RAMPS and Leave the BLOCK CLEAN as to not to DISTURB you when you Working under your TRUCK . then with the RAMPS you Could Also USE them as a LOWER RAMP OPTION UPSIDE DOWN and with the EXPOSED PINS FACING UP PLACE ANOTHER 2x4 with Drilled Holes fot the STOP WALL .

[@DIYJIM]

Sometimes I use just the ramp part to get me truck up 3” so that would not work for me but maybe it would work for you. Thank you for your comment have a great day

[@jonienglish3231]

@@DIYJIM Kool - Keep Good Video Tips

[@arthursoctomah9175]

Nice.. gonna give er a go

[@DIYJIM]

Hope they turn out Awesome

[@jamesmorgan2039]

Great Job, I am going to build mine tomorrow. Thanks

[@DIYJIM]

Hope they turn out great

[@mcclure440]

Great plans..Going to add 3" in height for more room under car to work on transmission. Yours is 7-1/2 mine will be 10-1/2 high...My Suburu doesn't have much clearance from bottom of tire under front bumper (frame is close to ground) so will also make ramps a lot longer to compensate for added height and make a more gradual slope. Just have to figure length of ramps and angles. Still going to use jacks after car is on ramps just in case cause I got a gravel driveway....Great Video and construction details!

[@DIYJIM]

Hope they turn out great thanks for watching

[@justinbocchino]

Did you make this? I was just going to use the 2x4 and flip it so it should increase the height on each level Probably adding another cross section for increased strength. But it would get you the height without doing another layer? I want a higher ramp for mower access to blades. Like this concept and design.

[@mcclure440]

@@justinbocchino Yep, I added one complete layer and made the ramps about twice as long. If I understand you and you put the 2x4 on their sides it would get you the height (1-1/2 " flat vs 3-1/2" on side) but might compromise the lateral strength force or stability when driving on but who knows? It might work for mowers. Also attached some thin perforated non slip plates on each ramp so front wheel tires don't slip when backing or driving on. Jim has a great design and build.

[@justinbocchino]

I wish you could share a picture. I think jim's setup and instructions are excellent. Just looking to tweak it a bit. Being modular is brilliant. My purpose is homeowner with a toro mower with scrap wood :)

[@jerrymay3806]

Nice hat!!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@patrickmartin362]

Great job, going to make a couple of sets, keep up the good work

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you very much for the nice comment

[@alicenfred]

Could these be built higher, like 12" High?

[@DIYJIM]

Anything is possible. Thanks for watching

[@michaelburns7854]

Such a cool idea. Great video

[@DIYJIM]

thank you very much for the comment cuz

[@bux49]

I have the same Delta table saw. I will be building a set of these ramps for my VW Beetle.I have a miter saw and bandsaw. I think the bandsaw will safer for the 2X4's. You could use 2X4's for the long ramp just turn them 90 degrees.

[@DIYJIM]

thanks for watching my video. Glad it sound like i helped you with a plan hope they turn out good for ya, have a good summer

[@johnwet5798]

You should sell it online. It really work, better than plastic ramp.

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for the comment. They are nice ramps. You can share my video if you like

[@topshotta6772]

Great Job!!! Nice

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@Vsyako-Razniy]

Товарищи американцы! Когда вы перейдете на метрическую систему? ))

[@DIYJIM]

I don't think it will ever happen. Metric does seem easier. Guess we are a little messed up over here LOL :) Thanks for watching, hope all is well

[@Vsyako-Razniy]

@@DIYJIM Youre welcome

[@tommccall7540]

Thanks for this video. I have been looking for a way to remove the riding mower blades safely. Your drawings will really help. Thanks. 👍🇺🇸

[@DIYJIM]

Glad I could help thanks for watching

[@SomeKoolPlace]

Great ramp design! For myself I'm thinking about swapping out the 2x12s out for 2x10s. Of course I would also leave out the ramp bottom middle 2x4 that you said may not even really be needed as I won't use this for a half ton truck. All the angles will remain the same and some 2x4s will be getting shorter. Thanks for posting!

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks for watching, hope your ramps turn out awesome

[@SomeKoolPlace]

@@DIYJIM update: after gathering my scraps and rethinking it I decided to go with the 2x12 like you did after all. Cost me $37 for 8ft treated board because it was all that was available, $8 handles and a $18 hand saw. But they look great and sturdy! 👍🏽

[@DIYJIM]

@@SomeKoolPlace Awesome I wish KZbin would allow pictures in the comments

[@ibrahimqaddah9750]

Very smart & useful ramp

[@DIYJIM]

Thanks

[@mpcp27]

Thanks for the video and the detailed measurements and instructions. In my country, they actually are cutting the wood to the actual size, so I am getting actual 12" wide and 2 inch thick. So I have to make some recalculations based on using 4 levels of 2inch thick wood. I back calculated using your lengths and then went forward to get the corresponding figures for the 2inch thickness.. but I got some differences when I back calculated compared to yours. I wanted to ask about the length of the 2x4s in the ramp...you had listed they should be 23 1/4 inch but in the paper drawing I think you had 23 5/8? In the video (picture insert at 13:17), it looks like you line up the 2x4 top with the edge of the top board 15deg cut. When I worked the horizontal length of the cut, I get 5.6 (=1.5/(tan15) ), so the 2x4 should be 22 3/8. If I use the correct angle of 15.5 deg...I get the length of the 2x4 should be 22 5/8. Yeah, I know I could just cut off the excess wood at the back and not worry about the length. I just wanted confirm that I was doing the calculations correctly because it looks like i have missed something. Thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

Hope your ramps turn out nice. You are right I have 23 5/8 on the drawing. all the measurements are not super important just so you can drive on them when you are done. Wish I could see a picture when you get them done. Sorry if I did not exactly answer your question.

[@bbhoustontx]

Beautiful work. thank you!

[@DIYJIM]

glad you like, thank you for the nice comment

[@khaledkhraishah8539]

Great work, thanks.

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@jamessmith6611]

Bless you friend bee safe ji M

[@DIYJIM]

Not scared at all, just living life and loving my family God is awesome

[@raymauri2883]

Excellent 👍👍

[@DIYJIM]

Thank you

[@frankohohoh8987]

Hi, You should be a teacher, a lot of folks who make videos talk at the camera but you teach, you instruct, it seemed like you were talking just to me. I'll be making your ramps for sure . Thank you

[@DIYJIM]

glad you like the video, and thanks for subscribing if you did i can not always see who subscribes

[@frankohohoh8987]

@@DIYJIM Yup, I subscribed and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Jim, you have some big guns, do you spend lots of time in the gym?

[@DIYJIM]

I used to, i need to get back to working out

[@richstewart9338]

Great Ramps! Looking in my waist scraps for pieces to make! A let you know how the project comes together! Thanks!

[@DIYJIM]

Hope your ramps come out great. Thanks for the comment.