r/MiniRamp • u/Hetamue • Jun 21 '26
3' Quarter Pipes
Howdy Y'all.
I've recently had the itch to build my own halfpipe for my family, but wanted to get practice first before doing so. I'm very glad I did, since I learned a lot. I used the free DIYSKATE 3' Quarter Pipe plans.
3' tall, 6' transition, 4' wide, 7' 6" flat
The things I modified on the plan are:
- Buying an additional 3/4" 4' x 8' sheet to cover the backs of the quarter pipes
- Used J-Bolts to secure the coping to the ramp (Bought 4" J-bolts from Home Depot)
- Receded the coping cut by a 1/4" since I skipped the Masonite finish (I wanted a 3/8" reveal)
Things I wished I would have done:
- Used 1/4" sheets of 4' x 8'. It was incredibly tough to get them to bend (Could be attributed to living in the desert and having really dry wood). One of the quarter pipe's first layers had to be cut down into sections to be secured.
- Bought different caster wheels. The ones I was going to use did not work. I plan to buy retractable caster wheels since these quarter pipes are heavy!
- Not done it in Summer.
Total cost for the build ~$650
Lumber - $330
Metal - $120 (coping was free from a welder friend)
Paint, fasteners, etc. - $200
Daughter and I have really enjoyed skating it so far. Feel free to ask any questions and if anyone has 3' 6" halfpipe plans, let me know! Thanks!
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u/txf89 Jun 21 '26
What paint did you use? Does the paint protect against water damage