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At some point it was decided that Sweet Ramps would allow for Sweet Jumps. | At some point it was decided that Sweet Ramps would allow for Sweet Jumps. | ||
- | Here's a write-up from J. Ashinghurst of Baltimore Burners: | + | Here's a write-up from Brice of Baltimore Burners: |
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As there has been interest (From Jim, mostly) in using ramps in every corner at every race, here's my ramp dimensions in case anyone wants to build a ramp for testing/racing/sweet stunts. | As there has been interest (From Jim, mostly) in using ramps in every corner at every race, here's my ramp dimensions in case anyone wants to build a ramp for testing/racing/sweet stunts. | ||
- | Ramp Surface: 48" wide x 42" Long 1/2" plywood. | + | **Ramp Surface:** 48" wide x 42" Long 1/2" plywood. |
- | Transitional edge: 48" wide by 8" (6" should work) long 16 gauge steel, with 3" overhanging the edge | + | **Transitional Edge:** 48" wide by 8" (6" should work) long 16 gauge steel, with 3" overhanging the edge |
- | Ramp support: | + | **Ramp Support:** 4x Diagonally cut 2x8, from 0 to 6" wide, 42" long and then trimmed back 1/2" or so to size. 3x 6" wide lumber, approx 14" long - to close off open face + add rigidity. |
- | * 4x Diagonally cut 2x8, from 0 to 6" wide, 42" long and then trimmed back 1/2" or so to size. | + | |
- | * 3x 6" wide lumber, approx 14" long - to close off open face + add rigidity. | + | |
Screw it all together+paint. | Screw it all together+paint. | ||
Our ramp has a 3" overhang to hide a propane reservoir, so the center two ribs were cut short and slightly shorter 14" 2x6's were used. | Our ramp has a 3" overhang to hide a propane reservoir, so the center two ribs were cut short and slightly shorter 14" 2x6's were used. |