Things You'll Need:
- Four 2-by-8 inch pieces of wood
- One sheet of plywood
- Miter saw
- Hammer
- Nails
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
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Step 1
Measure and cut three pieces of 2-by-8s to 2 feet long, and cut one piece 2 1/2 feet long.
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Step 2
Use the miter saw to cut a 45 degree angled slope on the three 2-foot pieces of 2-by-8.
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Step 3
Use the 2 1/2 foot 2-by-8 as the back support for the ramp. Nail the three 45 degree angled pieces of wood to the back support so that they are evenly spaced. If you look at the back support so it is vertical, the 45 degree angled pieces of wood should be coming off of it horizontally.
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Step 4
Cut and nail 1 foot bracing pieces of wood directly halfway up in between each of the 45 degree angled 2-by-8s. This will make the ramp more sturdy and durable. Use the excess wood you have from cutting the 2-by-8s in step 1 for the bracing pieces.
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Step 5
Cut and nail down a piece of 2-by-2 1/2 feet plywood so that it evenly covers the top of the ramp's frame. Make sure not use use the glossy side, if there is one, of the plywood or the ramp will be overly slick.
