I built a set of these in 1960. My patent royalties were lost in the mail.

I thought the video in the beginning, was a promo for the cordless dewalt miter saw 😄

I made a similar set from scraps I had left over from a construction project. Mine are taller and I put rubber pads on the very bottom board so they don't slip on concrete floor when driving up on them. Very stable and it was a fun project. I do like the idea of wheels to move them around. I'll probably add them to mine. Cheers!

Wow, took for ever but at least I got to hear Darth Vader breathing for awhile.

The thumbnail caught my eye when I noticed that these ramps are nearly identical to the ones I made myself about a year ago. About the only difference is that I haven't put castors on mine. I made my own SAFE ramps after my full size truck crushed my store-bought ramps despite the ramps supposedly being able to support the weight. No way solid wood is getting crushed. The only drawback is that they are heavy. And everyone here keeps making the comment.."Why not just go out and buy some ramps?" Answer..."Because they suck!"

car ramps congratulations you're only about a hundred years behind

The most interesting about this upload was the "knee carts" since I never seen those before... Fun fact(that really says more about me than anything else), but I was seriously wondering how those small wheels where going to support the weight of the car! Haha! This since I really saw an application for the thing..like drive onto and then be able to ajust the cars position sideways which could be of use in a small garage/shop...now I just feel plain stupid;-)

Boa ideia! Forte, confiável, estável, simples! Muito bom! Parabéns!

Thanks so much for sharing your idea man, I appreciate it! Hello from SF California.

I think that vertical board should be strong or reinforced so as to act as a stopper too.. Not everyone has the skill and technique to stop the car before it breaks that board

For the price and the weight of the wood, I'm happy with the polymer ramps I bought 15 years ago and they still work great

Thanks for the refreshment I’m sure lot of people have never thought of this personal I think these are better the $30plus cheap ramps this are not going to fail

Replace the revolving wheels with fixed (non revolving) wheels, it will move forward much more easily.

Great idea, my Dad made some like yours, however, they were too heavy, as are yours. Over the years I bought 2 sets of metal ramps, and broke both sets, damaged the plastic parts on the car, etc. The ones I made are shorter and use 4x4’s and studs, they’re lighter and shorter. I’ve been using them for 25+ years! I use them for oil changes, inspections, and changing parts that will be easy to access! Jim

Loose the swivel casters... Switch to straight casters... They'll be much less of a pain in the ass.

Well done, great video and right to the point. Would you please share the length of the wood for each layer?

I built a similar set of ramps about 30 years ago, but made mine with removable ramps. Much more versatile. Years later during Desert Storm, I had to change the nose gear tires on the KC-135 aircraft, without the proper nose gear jack. I built another set of ramps using 2 x12s, without the removable ramps. We towed the aircraft up on the ramps, then used the Main landing gear Jack on the nose gear. By putting the plane on ramps, it raised the nose tires enough to to get the MLG Jack between the tires. We ended up changing several tires using the ramps. When you have an aircraft weighing in at over 144,000 pounds, you do what you go to do to get the job done!

Great idea, make sure to block the rear wheels for safety.

I like the stepped design, I'm always a little nervous driving up my continuous incline ramps.

Must be a city boy. We been doin this on farms in the midwest for 100 years.

Chock the rear wheels!!!!! Don't rely on the parking brake when you are underneath.

I like the big stop at the end of the ramps. You won't drive over them and possibly damage vehicle.

Nice idea, although being as my workspace is limited, I have the metal type of ramps the nestle together

So you invented these ramp in 2019. I've had a set just like them for over 30 years.

Amazing !! how did you think of that .. so much easier than carving them from a block of stone ....

Or just spend 30 bucks on a set of light weight ramps.

Какого у него только инструмента нет, что бы несколько досточек сколотить😂

My Dad made a set of ramps years ago. He sandwiched his together on the sides bolted with rods and nuts all counter sunk. He cut the slope you drive up on . Wood is heavier but there’s no danger of the wood collapsing under that weight. Nice job on your ramps!

Excelente proyecto. Sencillo y seguro 👌

Great job 👍...Now add you some straps where you can pull & push your ramps 👍!!!

I have been planning on building the exact same thing for quite a while lol. It's kinda funny that this video popped up in my link even though I didn't research it. I have ramps but I need a longer more gradual raise because my vehicle is too low for factory ramps. I have the limber and all I just haven't needed them or had the time to piece together yet. The only difference that I had in mind was 1 small piece with 45 degree angle on both sides and the end side just a block with no angle. Personally I like my idea better but this would probably be a little easier should work as long as the end block isn't too high plus you might wanna be careful because it doesn't seem like it would make a good stop as the vehicle could just push it off. I suppose only a flat block or two laying down would give you a much better and safer stopping point and you could still use your coasters on another plank behind it which is actually quite a nice space saving idea I may inquire in mine provided I ever make it. I do have nice floor Jack's and stands but I feel much safer working under a vehicle that has all 4 wheels on the ground. Anyway nice video and quite clever.

Genial !! Gran idea amigo saludos desde argentina

Amazing! I made a set just like this (no wheels) 25 years ago.

wow that's amazing they are just like the ones i made 40 years ago

I built mine in 1972 and still use them today in 2020. Lets see 4 times per year x 2 cars = 8 x 50 years = 400 oil changes + other repairs. Strange things breaking on my cars is a problem that went away 50 years ago. My 2004 Buick has NEVER seen a garage. I share the ramps with my son now.

I made almost the identical thing about 23 years ago. I used 2" × 12"

Those must be those new safety flip flops I’ve been hearing about. Perfect for carpentry work and pretty much any work with power tools. 😆

Hello pro You must concave the top end with a protrusion to hold the tires in place after climbing to ensure the truck does not slip. Have a good job ... New ideas come only after the prototype.

А я брус 150*150 взял, сделал пропил и прикрутил в наклон доску, норм получилось

Great idea, I need something like that, and have some timber at home for this. Thanks

Is it good for oil drain or do you need a pair on the rear wheels to be straight?

Used ta have ta make these ramps for our flatbed tow trucks 👍👍 Well done

Could always undo the vertical board and add a longer one the the bottom of the horizontals then re attach the vertical for that extra inch and half. 😁

Теперь еще лежак на роликах надо сделать, чтобы не корячится каждый раз, залезая под машину.

Just mind blowing. Never been done before.

An engineering marvel.

10:51 seconds that I'll never get back. My grandpa made a set of those back in the 40's that I still use. Seriously video could have been about 30 seconds long.

Missing some back wheel block chocks. So the car doesn’t accidentally roll back and crush you.

Why not alternate the 45 and 90 degree cuts to save the excess wood?

I made my own years ago. I think mine were better. I used 4 2x10 boards and cur a 25- 30° angle, then put another board on top. It worked fine

I built my ramps out of 4 x 4 back in the 1970s to change oil and grease the car and my truck. My son bought me a metal set in the 1990s.

Casters instead of non turning wheels makes it worse.

Looks like a great idea. I'm making one.

I bought a pair of composite Rhino ramps at Auto Zone rated for 12K lbs about 15years ago for about $28. They even have a rubber foot on the end to prevent sliding. Strong and not heavy.

Invent something for the heavy breathing mr Vader

If the purpose of the vertical piece is to stop the vehicle from driving forward too far, then I would suggest a design mod. Those horizontal fasteners will pull out under the load of a vehicle. Put a couple more horizontal pieces at the end of the ramp and install fasteners vertically. The sheer strength will be a lot higher than the withdrawal force your currently counting on.

nice video . I use a throw away piece of cardboard for lying on .. easier slide at 75 years not so young mechanic .I fabricated two trolley jack fixtures to jack up my Citroen C6..

Доски у меня уже есть, осталось мерседес найти для моих досок.

I feel like I wasted 10 minutes of my time

Excellent. What was the length and thickness of each board and what was the angle of their cutting?

Bought a set of prefab ones for less than the cost of the wood and nails. Saved 10:51 too.

Nicely done! Going to build a set for the shop! Thank you!

Nice invention! If you did not found a name yet i have a totally fresh idea: "ramp"

Am I the only one whom wanted see what the little wheels would do? 🥊🤣

hello, please answer me what kind of wood did you use?

It's a good design and I have just enough left over wood to build these. Don't need plastic nor welded. For me, the stopper will probably be sitting horizontally just as the rest of the planks, two small pieces on top of each other. Because my front bumper seems lower. But yes, as a mechanical engineer I congratulate this idea 👍

Olá amigo, tive uma ideia pra você melhorar ...fazer dois furos em cada lado e perfurar um tarugo e colocar atrás da roda pra não retornar!

Всё гениальное просто 🙂👍

Those are amazing! Like the 8th wonder of the world!

What are the rotating castor wheels for?

I would advise you to place a block under the back wheels next time you do this, your up a hill and it’s quite easy for the van to roll back...

I made 2 sets about 10 years ago. 2x12's. Singles for the front. Duals for the rear. I used to do commercial vechile repairs.

Начинать видео нужно было с того момента, когда были посажены те деревья, из которых были изготовлены доски! Кстати, почему не пропитал древесину олифой или другим защитным средством?

Thanks for showing us how to cut an angle in slow motion

I run the car maintenance UKposts channel in Korea. I'm always learning such a great ideas on your channel. I hope we have a chance to be together. Thank you.

Go to a bicycle shop and get a couple boxes the bikes come in. The large panels of each side are perfect for laying on, much better than the carpet. Doesn't wrinkle, easy to slide on and when the bolt or socket falls it is much easier to find.

Seriously, all those dewalts tools is enough money for like 10 set of ramps or jacks and jack stands.

Absolutely AMAZING way to waste $40 in wood instead of buying some plastic, 6,000 lb rated, PLASTIC “Rhino” ramps that weigh half as much and can be carried by a 6 year old. Way to go genius. 🙄

Quite a nice idea but when you consider that for most of the time work done on cars or vans is the oil change , discs and pads its not ideal for oil changing as this is better with it level but it does give good access the an undertray and sump nut however you cant get the wheels off for servicing the brakes.

Wow nice idea, maybe someday i could built one like what you did using the measurement you posted. Thanks Doc!

Ottima idea, molto bravo!

Get real nice ramps on Amazon. Much lighter and stack within for storage. $45

So a wheel ramp is news for you and posted it on UKposts !!! Hm I think the wheel ramp has been around longer !! ( we have battery powered tools now also)

Should have used use regular castors. Those swivel ones dont work well when you're trying to push it.

After COVID and all the projects people have been making, wood is so expensive in the US - might as well buy metal ones for the time being.

Can buy ramps at Sears cheaper then you can buy the lumber and casters.

Well that was 11 minutes ill never get back.

To be of Brasil, big funcion , necessari (ofice -car) ! One Good morning my friends! No Corona-virus kk!

That is a nice set of ramps you've created, these sobs now a days aren't low enough to start up, and they're made out of plastic, and you can't drive up on them on concrete as they'll run away from you as you drive up, that pisses me off!!!!!! Your I vention is superburb, (THE BEST)!!💯👍. THANKS for sharing this with me 😉✌️👍

Very useful build. Does this thing turn the car into a tractor. 😄😄😄😄

Perfect 👍👍👍👍👍

Front or rear wheel drive? It can make a difference, pushing away the ramps.

Надо было еще поперечину сделать между ними что бы не разъезжались при наезде и форму держали.

Sorry, but you cannot claim the "invention" of something that has been already made by the hundreds for decades already.

Pretty slick ramps. Headed to the home Depot to see how much wood is.

Genius. Thank you for your time and effort to make this video and share your knowledge with us. Greetings from Croatia.

If you are not going to use a creeper under a car then use a large piece of cardboard, you can slide easily on it. Great ramps, not amazing at all.

I grew up with ramps like this in our garage. My father made them in the 40s or 50s. Very safe way to change oil or work under a car of any weight. The casters are kind of a dumb idea.

Nice, simple and sturdy!

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