How to make a quaterpipe

making a quarter pipe could be one of the funniest projects to do with your friends.....me and with are prbly going to start ours here in a month or so but to be honest its easy to make and not to expensive.... 

How To Build A Quarter Pipe For Skateboarding

First you will need to decide on what size your quarter pipe is going to be and you will need a set of plans. Get yourself a nice workspace and you will need some basic tools which are listed below. Once you've got your quarter pipe plans and your tools and materials together and lay out your supplies. First you need to cut your lumber based on the size that you want your quarter pipe to be. Once you've cut your pieces to size, based on your plans, it's time to start putting your quarter pipe together. 1)Make sure your bracing is solid underneath your top sheet, so you don't fall through. 2)Once you've built the framework, you should prep the top pieces of the plywood by soaking them with cold water for about an hour. This will make the wood a litte soft and make it easier to curve at the angle of your framework. 3)When your top pieces have been nailed to the framework, sand and paint them to make your quarter pipe faster. 4)For a smoother transition, sand the bottom edge of the top sheet at an angle even with the ground. Duct tape or electrical tape may be added to smooth the transition's bottom edge. Another option would be to put a piece of sheet metal as the middle man between the ramp and the surface. This will make your ramp last longer and you will not wear the plywood as quickly this way. Here are the supplies you'll need to build a 4 foot tall, 8 foot wide quarter pipe: (2) 3/4” 4x8 sheets Plywood (4) 3/8” 4x8 sheets Plywood (2) 1/3” 4x8 sheets Masonite (1) 2 3/8” stell coping, 8 feet long (10) 8’ 2x4’s Preferably Douglas Fir 2 1/2 boxes of 16 penny nails ( The big long ones they are marked 16D at he store) 2 Boxes of Wood Screws 1 1/2” Well there you have it a simple quarterpipe, the products you will need and the price depends on where you buy the material but this shouldn’t run you more than $200.00. Make sure you have a plenty of space to cut out your transitions. Make sure you leave a notch at the top for coping that is very important. Get everything dialed in and make sure your measurements are correct. Your done now go skate your quarterpipe and have fun.