"the_constructor" wrote in message
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I need to make some ramps to get my mobility scooter into the shed.

The last pair I made was made from 2 piece3s of 4 x 2 timber about 4 feet
long cut on a diagonal. Screwed to the diagonal was a piece of weather
proof
weyroc and a couple of bracing pieces of wood underneath.

These have last me since 1997 and have been out in all weathers, but alas,
nothing lasts forever.

Now, I need the ramps to be made from 6 x 3 stioll about 4 foot long, but
wider than the old ones.

I was thinking of using T & G Floorboard. Is this a good idea ? I can't
afford to purchase weatherproof weyroc in big sheets.

Your thoughts Ladies and Gentlemen please !

Kindest regards,

James


Depending on the rise you need, simple ramps can be made by ripping a timber
post in two, diagonally. Cover the two bits with a weather proof board and
you're done. A six inch rise can use a six inch post, doesn't have to be to
long a length. Mark and cut the diagonal and rip it through. Your timber
shop might be able to do it for you. Screw on some flooring grade chipboard
between them, and the ramp is made. A couple of coats of a good exterior
paint, doesn't have to be anything fancy (masonry, timber coating Etc.) and
it should last you for a good long time, like your last one did.