I've had a pair of those for many years. My Dad actually made them years ago and used them all his life. Since he passed on now, I still use them for changing the oil in my vehicles and for doing under vehicle repairs. They are safe and solid. The pair I bought from the big box store, I ended up throwing away because they weren't safe anymore. These will last me the rest of my life. Mine are solid wood with stops screwed to the front so the vehicle doesn't go over the top when you drive onto them. Mine are also tapered so I can drive lower vehicles onto them without rubbing the bumper on them. I also glued rubber on the bottom to keep them from sliding when you drive up onto them.

Made some of these back in t he 70's. Once you make and use them once you find out how heavy they are. Then where do you store them?

Nice job if you have time. I just bought a heavy steel set from the landfill thrift shop for $5

I made a set of these probably 40 years ago. I made the ramp detachable. They will support the heaviest of vehicles. My ramp portion is built like his, but the main portion is stacked two by twelves. Having removable ramps, gives me more flexibility doing repairs.

Due to the weight of the car the ramps are pressed against te pavement. i Don't think they will fall over. However, making them wider than the wheels would make them extremely stable.

Great hack. I added shingles on inclined surfaces so wheels would not spin climbing incline. Worked great.

Dad made a set way back in the 60s but made them much wider a lot safer

The little wheels are insane clever good thinking bro u may also get the mini van a new clutch

Very good; but why bother, when you can buy metal ones for £10? Then use the wheels to make a rolling inspection bed?

Its a good idea, but if i was making these i would ply sevral peices of this timber together flat ways (with glue aswell) and cut the ramp from what would then essentially be a solid wood block instead of this sort of box section construction. Probably have them a bit wider aswell to reduce the risk of rolling. Maybe thats OTT but if your going to be lying under tons of metal its better to be safe than sorry. For sure its great idea and really handy to get the whole front end up but id still have a jack under there to take some of the weight

Dude, you nailed it! I mean, I can't believe you actually used shuttering nails for a job like this, and you are very lucky to have survived using them. In fact, with that level of luck, go buy a lottery ticket and get yourself a proper set of steel ramps with the winnings.

Helped me make a decision to never by a cordless nailer!

Similar but much easier and stronger ramps can be made (with a chainsaw) by simply flat stacking rough 2x8s or 10s, cut off in two-inch steps or longer as required...a kind of staircase ramp. I recommend to staircase them on the other end too, but steeper, for stability. Simply nail together and make a 2x4 stop nailed flat on the end on top. Strong enough for anything, including big trucks. Rough but effective.

Oh my God, the killer ramps!!!!!!

After buying a regular set of metal ramps that were reinforced and then a set that had detachable ramps, I made a set of wooden ramps. Both metal ramps bent, when I drove up them when they weren’t exactly dead on straight. I built a wooden set and have been using these for the last 20 years. They don’t have to be exactly straight, they don’t bend or break. They give me me a 5 1/4” lift, enough to change oil and other minor things. If I need higher I use my jack and stands. Thanks! Jim

Antes de meterse debajo del carro se deben de cumplir con varias cosas más sobre seguridad., utilizar TRIPIES de metal y colocarlos debajo de la suspensión,usar topes en las llantas traseras,no niños cerca,etc.

Ok, эта шняга должна быть раза в два шире и также иметь опоры по бокам для защиты от опрокидывания. А так конструкция надежная, доска более чем толстая для такого веса.

Damn! The video must have been cut short before the 'awesome, brilliant' part!

The only thing is I would make it wider but really nice build !!

These are hollow inside. The ones I made are way better, can hold a semi on them and I will never have to worry about them breaking. I used 6 2x6's, cut them at an angle as this guy did and used 4 12 inch bolts to hold them together. Mine are wider than his, heavier and much more durable.

I had steel ramps before. Besides the inconvenience of storing those monsters, I actually had one slip when trying to drive a car up on it. I'll stick to hydraulic floor jacks and jack stands.

Put the stop blocks further from the edge. If you hit the stop blocks as they are shown with too much momentum, you will tip the ramps over and damage the car and get stuck. The front edge of the tire should be stopped back at least 4 to 6 inches.

Yeah, I made a similar set but used a solid core and lag bolts from one side to the other. Mine were homemade because I needed a longer slope than normal as my car is low to the ground. But goes without saying that this is fine to elevate the vehicle, you still need proper jackstands to support it afterwards. These here are a bit risky, may be a bit too narrow and the assembly is definitely dangerous, nails are not adequate to hold them together. At a bare minimum I would at least used screws and even then screws can shear under stress.

This has got to be the best idea for raising a car to work underneath mechanically. I will be making one but using birch plywood with center beam made of dimensional lumber for strength. Keep the great videos coming Dr.Hacker. Peace too VF

They need more of a support base. I wouldn’t use those even if I was desperate.

Very solid build inter and outer will take 500lb pressure per inch.. That will hold a 32 ton lorry I have try it . I should be out of hospital in 6 weeks time...

Impressive lights on a mini van. The safety gloves are a nice touch.

Set up a mirror on the ground so you can see exactly where you are as you climb the ramp. Helps in not overshooting the stop on top (don't ask me how I know). By the way, I use inexpensive plastic ramps that do the job quite well.

They have been around for ever and are called car ramps you can buy them anywhere for a few quid including car boot sales.

Metal ramps available at the auto parts store are lighter, safer and less expensive.

I had a set of them that folded up to a square and out for a ramp 40 years ago. father in law make several sets. did not roll but raised car 12"

Nice project Think it's better than the plastic and metal ramps.

I built these. I died after the third time using them.

If you make those ramps too steep the spoiler area under the bumper will get damaged or even torn out when the car goes up or down the ramps . The ramp must be long and gentle .

I like the concept, they look like garters but strong enough to perform jobs safely,

I designed a set of car ramps based of this video, it was my girlfriend who said i should build some instead of buy some so thats what i plan on doing. Got the design in autocad and everything ready to go for tomorrow and im very excited to get cutting and making. Thank you for the design idea. only things i changed was how long the base extends out past the angled part of the ramp, a slight angle on the back stop so the weight is more over the middle of the stands and mice will be made out of 1 inch thick pieces with a 9.125 inch base to drive up so it extra stable since my car rims are 17 x 7.

that music is of a bad dream

This was actually the opening scenes from an episode of Casualty

Good job. Can you make them wider with grooves on the main plank and anti slip pads underneath.

Nice Job.

No way I would use those. Held together with nails!

I made some of these over 50 years ago and got rid of them shortly after that. It's way too easy to have a car fall off the side of the ramp.

Good Job I made some similar 25 yrs ago and no problems my neighbor also made some after he seen mine!!!

Built something similar to this about 28 years ago but longer and wider to handle 32,000 pound trucks. No air space, solid stack of 2x12 lumber, with 45 degree cut on each step so they don't kick forward as you climb up with a rear wheel drive. Added a 2x4 as the last step (square cut) so you know when to stop. Gave me a good additional 8 inches for oil changes and also used them on the rear duals (inside wheel) for installing snow chains (on the outside tire) without having to jack the truck up. I put a nice heavy duty handle on the side for carrying them. (garage door handle) The company is still using them and they have not rotted because they are stored inside. I also added marks on the garage floor so I could set them in place and not have to fool around if I wanted to close the door in the winter. IOW, exact same location each time, leaving room to work. It's not rocket science. Truck mechanics have been doing this for decades.

a leadpen is way better than an inkpen. more accurate, and shouldnt the nailgun be adjusted to punch in the nails properly so you dont have to use a hammer afterwards?

I think he should at least use jack stands so his wife doesn't come back from vacation and find a skeleton trapped under his car...

way to go ,nice and solid!

like! :-) this also needs a fixers for back wheels!!!

Too narrow. Get a trolley Jack and stands! These will rot and break. Darwin awards anyone?

like a ticket to haeven

MY dad has a similar pair of these back in the 60's and no doubt they were made many years before we were born . I have also made several pair back in the 80's.. and those who think they are dangerous simply dont understand physics. They will never collapse or tip over ..not in hundred or more years unless you're just stupid or careless about driving onto them way off center. .

My dad made his own just like that . he made them out of railroad ties, and he put on rollers that was back in the 60s

It could use some more though, but at least you left a spot in the back to store your mary jane. Oh and you could buy them cheaper than what you paid for the 2X10's

Ever notice how 90% of KZfaq viewers suddenly become engineers by the end of a video? 🤔😁

best kangoo ever i have the same one (family edition) please show us you'rs

i have some nice steel ramps,but i use my floor jack and jack stands 90% of the time,since it is super fast and safe imo...plus you can lift cars up exactly where you need them to be...

1 year of oil change then death by a falling car smashed in the face 🤔🤔🤔i will give one of those to my exwife yes 🤩🤩

Я б под эту машину не полез б бы

If they were made from 2x12 lying one on top of another instead of sideways it would be great and safe. They would be a little heavy but not bad with the rollers.

make your wedges and screw 5 or 6 together. no voids. remove all side play in the wood.

Look guys! Someone finally "invented" that thing we have all been needing to lift our vehicles up to get work done! Now if only there was a more reliable, affordable, easily accessible way to get ramps just like those..... This guy is an absolute "genius".

And that's the story of how a youtube video crushed my arm.

I did it out of solid wood and it works good.

Will work great for the cute little car. The tiny wheels should go on the opposite end on the same faceplate. Cheaper at the store.

Fantastic JoB :-D

Премия дарвина уже ждет тебя.

Those caters look pretty safe to me!

I made some of these over 35 years ago with less wood than these. Had Suburbans and other large vehicles up on them for all that time. These are way better than what you can buy because they lift higher. Use 2 x 12s for the wood.

Я под эту конструкцию не вжись не полезу

Or for $50 go buy steel ramps Also glad everyone feels the same way i do about this silly idea

😂😂😂 AWESOME .

Thank you for the beautiful thinking 😎

Glue would have helped. Solid wood throughout the ramp would have helped. Screws would have helped. Painting it red would have made it much safer. This would be fine for a lawnmower. People, don’t do this.

Not safe,at least it should be screwed not nailed. i would never go under my truck with these for sure.

is it very necessary?

Que loco!!😂 hay que tener coraje para meterse debajo del auto..pero no deja de ser una buena idea de rampa..👍👏👏👏

I don't like! It isn't prove safe for me! Brazil É nois na fita manuuu

Не, если основание шире сделать конструкция будет надёжнее, вероятность упасть машине снизится до 20%

Those auxiliary lights and alloy wheels on a van tell me a lot.

я бы сделала их как минимум в 2 раза шире, но идея шикарная) мне такие нужны)

This is not safety

accident waiting to happen.

wow you invented the incline

You should build yourself a big dopey looking coffin next, you'll need it.

Why no glue? Always a great idea with wood. Imho😁

Give them to a skateboarder. They look nice and narrow. Or try pushing your car off these blocks you made. Good luck and for everyone else buy yourself a set of ramps for thirty bucks.

We have used wooden ramps for years without issues, but in the south they are made with cross ties or solid 6x6.

Gracias, la idea es buena, que cada uno y cada cual la mejore según sus necesidades. Saludos desde CD de Puebla, Mex.

Look for this on the next installment of the Darwin Awards.

Думаю что очень опасно. Если машину хорошенько шатнуть то она упадет. Ну а вообще задумка отличная. Лайк!

Great ramps, should burn really well !!

I made some from wood 25 years ago. The only cutting I did was on the length. 12 6' - 2x8 lumber boards. 2 cut to 5 1/2'. 2 cut to 5'. 2 cut to 4 1/2'. 2 cut 4'. 2 cut 3 1/2'. 1 of each size laid on top of one another and screwed together with countersunk wood screws. Worked just like it was 2 solid cuts of wood. Seems like I used a small piece to each ramp to act as a stabilizer on the back of each ramp. And they could be used on nearly any surface. Even in the yard. Try that with a metal ramp, and the weight of the front end will drive it into the ground.

hardly a hack

Inestable, inseguro, debe ser con ángulo, para que el peso se desplace, hacia los costados y no así, vertical, el peso se orienta al centro

С такой конструкцией не долго и помереть под машиной

I suppose it depends on what country you are in and what materials are available. Here in the UK wood is expensive so buying steel ramps is a more worthwhile solution

I can't belive I watched this.

You would have to be stupid to risk your life working with these things

and @ 5:50 the dodge ram with the cummins squashes the doug fir to bits and smashes his brain!!! LOL Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it .. and the extra one in the middle was a good call .. perhaps some subfloor glue would have made it a bit stronger?

can somebody tell me where to look for the brilliant part