How to Build a BMX Wooden Ramp

Last Updated: April 8, 2021

How to build a wooden BMX ramp in 5 easy steps and 6 tools and materials. You will need a few things so ask around your neighborhood and see if anyone has scraps or boards of wood.

Steps

1
Take a large piece of wood and cut 4 ramp shapes depending on how big you want your jump to be.
2
Cut groves in the ramp so you can place the support beams in (example-if the ramp is 30 inches (76.2 cm) from the bottom to the take off point cut groves every 10 inches (25.4 cm) .

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3
Screw in the support boards to the two ramp cut outs.
4
Now you have a frame. Bolt that to a piece of wood so that it doesn't snap.
5
Screw or nail on plywood over the frame and you have a strong wooden ramp. Make sure ramp does not move or slide.

Community Q&A

Question

How far apart do the frame pieces have to be?

Shawn Grant

Community Answer

Depends on the thickness of plywood you use, but 12 - 16 " will generally work. Any wider would not be strong enough, and any less would be overkill.
Question

What thickness of plywood works best?

Community Answer

3/4" works best, but you can use what you have available or what's cheapest.

Warnings

Electric Saws can be dangerous, so be careful using this item. Use under parental supervision.

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Ask parent before operating Saw to cut.

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Wear a helmet when riding a bike, especially when jumping ramps.

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