I think for my own build I will be adding a steel plate to the back side for the bolts to run thru. And I'll look for a couple garbage bed frames and use 6ft long pieces of mystery metal angle iron along each side of the board for extra support. Thanks for the inspiration 👍

I made some wood ramps years ago and still use them. Adding those grooves on the board is a great idea

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Their low cost and last for many years too. I like the anti slip grooves too. Cheers Lloyd.

That's the way to go Mate!! I made a set like that and made some non skid paint to throw on the top!!☺

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and the non skid paint is a great idea.

Good idea with the grooves 👍👍 I make my own "Grip" paint with Tremclad and sprinkle coarse sand blasting media between coats.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Oh ok I have lots of sand media and it may be better than regular sand . Great idea bud. 👍

LETS GET TO-ER ! DOESNT MATTER! THERE YA GO! luv this guy

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

My Wifey says the same thing LOL

Great build Steve! Not hard to make but very useful especially up at your camp. Thanks Buddy!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug , something different for all to try. Cheers

Circuit overloaded!

@SteveRobReviews

2 ай бұрын

Just a weak breaker . Replaced it and all is good.

Good tip about the countersink bit to center the hole in the wood! I would like to do some ramps for my Bolens, but at 1,100lbs, it might not be strong enough with bare pine/fir 2x10. I did make some short ramps for my car (4 foot / for an oil change) using 2x10 rough maple stud (real 2 in thick). They don't bend while running on it with my 3,700 lbs Q50! Always good to see you working new projects, you always have a great hack to reveal! Thanks!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe , its a easy project but not for stuff too heavy. Cheers

Finally a video of a how to make wooden ramps where were you in 2010 lol thanks man

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

LOL Thanks

It’s been a long day Steve I about fell asleep 💤 until I heard 3 legged saw horse 🤣

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA

Very nice block of instruction thanks big guy

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Grant , something different for all to try. Cheers

Great video and great work Sir, thank you and take care.

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian Much appreciated 👍

Steve, Union labor, nothing but the best ! LOL !

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Strong like bull eh :)

Nice beautiful ran...great work

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!!

Looks good Steve and should be fine for your ATV. Keep up the good work! 😀👍

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks terry another project . one of many to cross off my list :)

Good going Steve. Those are nice

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud , easy project for all to do. 👍

Men who have a do it yourself workshop are always happy...married ..or single.Its therapeutic...and a great form of self expression...my opinion.

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Hum , or unhappily maried or single , hard to tell 😅😅

A very handsome design for your tread pattern.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Wyatt , going to work good for my needs.

Sweet idea mate

@SteveRobReviews

7 ай бұрын

Thanks , much appreciated 👍

This just reminded me that my ramps are still in the back of my truck .

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I reminded you eh :)

@wtbm123

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Yes they are getting wet , and covered with a little snow .

That's what I have. They work great.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Simple and does the job is what we go for !!!!!

A 3 legged saw horse is a better bet than a 5 legged donkey. Fancy ramps buddy 🐴👍

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly, thanks Johnathan.

I have two pair of the Aluminum ones that just unfold and to me, they are the best ones built. Paid 25.00 for one and 20.00 used like new for the other at a garage sale years ago. Very well made and will never break. I used wood ones in my younger days. Nice Build.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

That's the way to go plus their portable. These will be for up at the camp and most likely get real greasy real fast. LOL

@MrBizteck

2 жыл бұрын

Here in the UK your looking at 60-100 quid …. Approx 80-125 ish bucks.

Hi Steve! Ahh... I can see. How the bolts stick out in the end. Your videos are always full of little tips that seem small, but make sure the end result is perrrrfect :-) That is why this channel is sooo great :-))) All the best, Sunshine

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Simone . It was a fun project to make and one you could do too . Cheers

@whatnextsunshine3046

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews JA! I thought so!! :-) Maybe one day when I am out of my basement, lol

good job thumbs up shared

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud , you take care.

good idea. The price is right.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes low cost and maintenance free is even better plus the birds love it.

I always enjoy your videos Steve thank you. Now I'm not a certified RBP (ramp building professional) however I think you're going to find those ramps slippery especially on a frosty fall day. I've seen a great idea to make ramps have more grip...they used roofing shingles. Layer them as you would layer a roof, trim the sides and bingo no issues. Anyway, just thought I'd suggest it, no worries either way brother. CHeers.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes your correct but if I paint the top and throw in some sand it would be better , maybe some of that no slip tape PA sells if it will stick. Cheers bud.

Hopefully they can support the weight. they look good

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Plenty strong for what I need.

You are such a creative genius Steve...dang..I know nothing about any of this but it's fascinating as heck..you and Tom would get along mighty fine!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy , its a lot of fun working with wood and making projects . Cheers 👍

Great idea routering in that groove Steve. When we tried getting unstuck with those metal ramps in the snow the tire just flung the ramp into the trailer. Haha

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

LOL if I had a trailer on it would have done the same . Thanks Pat.

Good day Steeve, great and funny introduction !!! Yes in deed, nice looking grove pattern and very useful too !!! I really like the way that you use that great electrical reciprocal saw ( sawzall ) LOL I'm trying desperately to convince Joe to use that type of saw !!! I even left the same comment on the very last video on Homestead Jay about it !!! I think that Joe's ears must be ringing !!! LOL I would probably paint them with a mix sand and paint !!! Perhaps a nice and strong set of traction aid will be better ? LOL Great video Steeve !!! Cheers !!! Keep up the good spirits !!! and great looking t shirts !!!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave lots of ideas for all to try. Cheers

@FromSteelToWood

4 жыл бұрын

I see your comment Dave... Still not a fan of the sawzall!

@RCAFpolarexpress

4 жыл бұрын

@@FromSteelToWood LOL !!! I will persist until the end !!! LOL

Nicest wooden ramps on youtube. I need to borrow that impact wrench something happened to mine 😂

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chase and I imagine you ran over yours :)

@LifeWithChase

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Now you know what not to do lol

Nice project Steve! Sure would have liked to see a video of you getting unstuck.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick the untuck video would be XXX rated :)

@547Rick

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews That is why it would have been epic!

Your jig moved! lol. Should of just used deck screws! Don't get stuck this year! Good job Steve

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

LOL its all uphill now . Thanks bud.

I made a set just like that for my utility trail from when I had a couple of riding mowers. I'm not sure how much weight I've put on them though

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

They can take a lot of weight and a lot less than any store bought ones.

Nice. But you could also use car tires as treads as well

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

I have never tried that , interesting idea.

Wow I wish you lived close to me I’m disabled and can really use this

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Laura .

How's she goin'? Nice idea for the water/traction grooves!!! I think that will work just fine!!! If you find the 2 X 10 flexing too much, maybe a 2 X 4 on edge on the under side, just to stiffen it up a bit, would be a consideration. You know, a strong back, as we in the trades call them!! LOL Great video. BTW you breaker tripping: can you plug the vac into another circuit? That'll probably solve that issue!!! Take 'er easy!!!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike , that breaker needs to be changed as its tripping off at 9 amps. It's the style you plug into a fuse socket but generally I do plug the vac into a different outlet.

Wouldntyaknooo, aye. God joob

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks much appreciated 👍

The magnetic pencil!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it just doesn't get any better than that Papa :)

Will the wood ones support your tractor? The Atv for sure!

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Not the tractor forsure , I have steel ramps for that. I would say these are good for about an atv tops.

$10 a board….. SMH. Those were the good old days

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

LOL yes I hear ya .

@petermapp5988

2 жыл бұрын

Where do you shop ?

THe proof is in the pudding.....show us you and your tractor going up the ramps next Summer....It all depends what your going to do with them ramp....some day I may make a video about breakers that keep blowing....looks good...CHEERS

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

My tractor would break these but the atv ok. That sounds like a good video to do , sure go for it. Cheers

The challenge is how to attach it securely to your tailgate or bumper without drilling, for me :)

@kittyhawk7060

3 жыл бұрын

Check some other ramp videos and you will see how this is done with ratchet tie down straps.

@RideWithTheWolf

3 жыл бұрын

@@kittyhawk7060 I just went to harbor freight and got two ramps for like $69. They stick in the ground pretty well. I could see two wood planks working fine just drill two holes and straps like you described. You could also put metal bracket feet with edges. Use treads or tread tape so you can walk it.

Great job Steve! Are we getting a demo?! 👍😂

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

A demo ? Are you playing with me 🤣🤣 yes, no , maybe not sure . LOL

@TheCowgirlNiamh

4 жыл бұрын

I actually would like to see a demo! 👍😂. Might give me some ideas .... I'm trying to think of a ramp thing I can make to drive my car onto and then remove the ramps to work under the car. I have jack stands but I don't use them for working under the car and I have jobs needing to be done 🙈

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCowgirlNiamh I see so many using the poly ramps you drive onto that work great.

Handy,dandy bud. As long as you are not using them for your P/U they will last for a very long time eh. Good looking to eh !

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud , it was a well needed project.

which would be less apt to bend / bow / crack = pine - douglas fir - treated ?

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I'd say treated but non treated spruce is what I choose since we dont get fir in eastern canada.

@romanstar7550

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews thanx 4 reply steve , gonna go with 2''x10''x8' treated

id be more safe if you put another plate on the other side where the nuts are sandwitch the wood

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

Yes you could do that too. Cheers 👍

try griptape on every routed channel or every other channel area so you have more traction with help of routed grooves

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea but for these ramps I just freehanded it . Cheers

Did you put metal on both ends of the wood? I assume you did or you'd have a rise at the bottom.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

No I didnt because in my situation they will be used on sod at my remote camp so they will sink into the sod a bit and stop the ramps from sliding back. Yes metal at both ends on a hard surface is best . Cheers

Looks like you need to address your electrical problem first and foremost.

I have some very LONG wood ramps that I want to cut down maybe throw some hinges on them so I can fold them up for better storage but I can't think/come up with a way to keep them folded up and somehow connected/locked so they don't come apart? Any ideas?

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

Hi CK I would put 2 beefy strap hinges on the bottom side and butt the two sections tight before you screw on the hinges. The planks extended will drop a bit at the hinges but bind at the join and as long as it's not a very heavy load it should be fine and fold up nicely for storage.

@kenynn113

Жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Thank you for the quick reply. Any ideas on how I can have them folded up and keep them "closed" for storage so they don't accidentally come apart? Thanks!

@kenynn113

Жыл бұрын

I'll throw the hinges on them, fold them up but I'm trying to come up with a way to keep them closed?

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

At the folded ends I'd just use a bungee cord or a length of velcro tape , that holds great too.

Where can i find those metal end pieces? Any specific name that i can use for my search?

@SteveRobReviews

3 ай бұрын

Ramp ends , ramp end caps or loading ramp ends . Google them words and it will come up. I bought mine from princess auto but amazon sells the same.

What were the pieces of metal you used for the lip called?

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Ramp end plates .

@rileylitts9958

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Thank you so much man!

I am trying to make a ramp for the stairs in my apartment and my e bike (63 pounds). I want the ramp to fold on a hinge so it's more transportable, any suggestions?

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I would buy a foldable alluminum ramp in your case .

@hiddengemzgamer5149

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews I think they are like $100 and up plus I assume they are not that light weight. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Can we leave them at 8 foot?

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Sure 👍

seems to me you have a electrical issue? I see another how to vid coming soon.... must be getting some sun this winter eh Steve? no deck screws used in making theses ramps?

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

HAHA you pretty much covered all the bases eh .........

Good vid but where are your safety straps?

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea to always use straps . I didn't show any straps but yes if you need them use them. Cheers

Maybe try running the vacuum on a different circuit.

@SteveRobReviews

4 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely but it was a faulty breaker that was tripping out at half the rated 15 amp load . All fixed now 👍

Do you know Red Green?

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Steve Smith , absolutely I do and his cousin Harold from possum lodge . 🇨🇦😅👍

Anyone got an idea on how much weight these can hold? I know it depends on length and angle and whatever. But is 500lbs per ramp doable?

@SteveRobReviews

Ай бұрын

I'm using 500 lbs for two ramps .

How many amp breaker is that circuit on

@me37594

Жыл бұрын

The circuit that saws on isn't big enough for that tool the circuit needs an upgrade

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

@@me37594 15 amp circuit. It has a resettable fuse breaker that's weakened over time and trips before 15 amps . I've since replaced it with a new one.

I made a set of wood ramps. They work well most times but Steve don't use them to load any of your sexy Corvettes.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

There are strong but not corvette strong :)

Is 5ft too short?

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

5 ft is fine Jake for many ramps depending on what your using them for . 👍

@jakefarm1280

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews For pushing a 21 push mower into the back of my truck? I dont need anything fancy just so i dont break my back

@SteveRobReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely a great idea .

@jakefarm1280

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Awesome Thanks for the replies!

$10 a board in feb 2020 . I just paid $20 per board in sept 2020. Can you say inflation?

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Wow , I have bought any lumber all summer because of the price increase.

@glennmoots6556

3 жыл бұрын

Covid, not inflation. Mills closed. Demand up for DYI projects. Trades behind, etc.

@robertkribs9513

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the tariffs on Canadian lumber.

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertkribs9513 Most mills have collapsed because of the tariff. I have seen two mills close in my area so most softwood is only for domestic use but hardwoods are exempt . The price of lumber today has reached so high large housing projects have been put on hold hoping for lower prices.

@glennmoots6556

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews and quarantine at border with Canada

Lol cut one at a time....

You need a gfci

@SteveRobReviews

Жыл бұрын

Everyone could use one installed at the breaker panel . Cheers Vinny 👍

If this is considered a 5 on a scale of 10. GEEZ there are very inept people in this world.

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@cha-ka8671

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews Glad you laughed. Though, you were being realistic. IDK if so many are actually inept, lazy, or scared to believe in their abilities to DIY.

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@cha-ka8671 your about right with today's average skill set :)

Super cringe there the way you cut that at the beginning. My worker cut half way through this forearm when the board bound up and the saw jumped back. Be careful bud.

@SteveRobReviews

4 жыл бұрын

Safety third eh :)

Thanks for the video but too much work for a woman to do without tools..lol

@SteveRobReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Linlin my daughters were always told they can do everything and then some being women and till this day they can do everything better than I so if they can so can U :)

@SohanSingh-zc8kg

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews .

@clypeum5063

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteveRobReviews facts

@heidis8713

2 жыл бұрын

If you are interested in building anything out of wood, you will need at least a cordless drill, circular saw (or jigsaw), safety glasses, and drill bits. I would recommend getting a combo set where you can get the cordless drill and cordless impact driver. A mistake I made was getting my favorite brand of each tool. I should have got all 1 brand so the batteries were interchangeable. :)