Wonderful build! I am currently constructing a foldable dog ramp to come off of our steep porch. I’m having to do it foldable because the grade is too steep and it needs to come out beyond our steps which is also where the gate to the fence is for the lawnmower guy. I want him to just be able to fold the end up to be able to pass thru. This video really helped me process where I was making the mistake on the hinges. I have them on the top side! Silly me could not figure out why it kept collapsing downwards a bit and not staying straight. Just a simple error but I could not wrap my head around on what the issue was! Back at it again tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for the great video! God bless you!
I did build a ramp, it's perfect 😃 I had an awful time getting the dog to use it but we're good now. I don't have to worry about him hurting himself and I'm proud that I was able to build this myself
That’s great! But what if you have a 130lb. Dog? Do u think an extra pair of support wood would make it work? Maybe placed in the inside of the current blocks? Thx
I'm using your example to build my ramp, looks great. Just one question, when you put the hinges on the wood do you leave a space between or but the 2 pieces of wood together. Great idea using the 2 x 2's to prevent it from buckling. thank you.
Thank you for uploading this useful idea. Been unable to find suitably lightweight folding ramp which is long enough. How much does your ramp weigh approximately?
While I appreciate the idea and the visuals. If you could've shown from the very beginning piece by piece and each individual piece you utilized with pics. Also, as you built it. Go thru each step while you show pieces and how you put together. Also need your camera to be closer or zoom in ( I know I can do that as well but better on your end) like you did for paper for those of us who are true visual learners and wear glasses. Again looks like a great idea!! So hard to find ramps that are not too steep and that are wide enough for elderly dogs.
I'm trying to figure out the side door ramp for my pick up. Since te door and storage on door isn't squared the ramp would have to built on an angle. Any ideas ?
No need to be rude. It is basic construction. Buy the wood and either cut it to size yourself or get the hardware store to do it. Sand the wood ends lightly to remove rough edges. Lay the two large flat pieces of wood that is the ramp on a flat level surface, so the ends are meeting evenly/neatly. Place your hinges where you want them on the wood where they join. Mark the holes. Predrill the holes then attach the hinges. Joining the flat ramp pieces together. Take the four 3ft lengths (These will be used for bracing the sides of the ramp) and placepieces, along the edges You can glue the wood together with wood glue if you want first before marking the screw points and screwing them together. Predrill the holes and attach the side pieces using 1 1/2-inch screws About 5 in each is good. Flip it over so the side pieces are on top now. Take the 4 four 6-inch pieces of wood, place one each on top of the side pieces where they join/meet in the middle, glue them if you want, predrill and screw them to the side pieces using the 2-inch screws. 2 screws in each piece. This is the extra bracing. Take the 10-inch piece and mark the holes on one end of the ramp, predrill, and attach with four 1 1/2-inch screws. Again can be glued before drilling if you want. This piece is on the same side as the hinges and is screwed on from the top. And helps hook the ramp to the car. Sand it to eliminate splinters or rough edges and seal with basic sealer. Cut the carpet to size and attach. Remember all screws are drilled from the hinge side except for the 8 screws used to attach the extra 6 inch bracing pieces. And the end piece that hooks the ramp to the car. That is what l plan to do. So this is what you need. Woodglue if you want to use it. piece of sandpaper Screwdriver and drill bits of appropriate size to the crews. 30 or so 1 1/2inch flat head screws 8 x 2-inch flat head wood screws. 2 pieces of plywood 3ft x 3/4inch x 16inches. 4 pieces of wood 1 x 2 inch cut in 3ft lengths. pieces 1 piece of wood 10 inches x1 x2 inches 2 hinges 4 x 2 inch Carpet to fit. Sealer if you want to seal the wood to make it last longer.
