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Homemade Ramp by Karen Anderson

homemade pet ramp

For Pre-Built Stairs and Ramps, see Pet Ramps and Steps

Depending on distance and size of dog, use 1 x 1 or 2 x 1 supports along sides of plyboard or use 1/8 or 1/4 inch plyboard.
Measure distance you will need, ie if your dog is strong the angle can be quite short

One 1 x 1 (or 1 x 2) on each side, and along top and bottom edge - nail or screw in place
Length of indoor/outdoor carpet or carpet grass which will cover the breadth of the
plyboard and wrap along the 1 x 1s nail or staple gun in place
OR a Carpet Runner which exceeds length of ramp by at least foot on each end

BEVEL THE EDGES OF THE BOTTOM 1 x 1s at an angle that will accommodate
the ground, if you are so inclined (haha)
The top 1 x 1s can be steadied with a good bottom bevel and the carpet runner over the top,
or for the bigger dog, get an L bracket and bend to the required angle. Affix a rubberized
surface to the L bracket to prevent slippage.

On an elbow grease scale this is about a 3. Go to Home Depot with photos of your best
friend, as I did, cry because your heart is breaking, as I did, buy scraps and by gum, if
you go, If you cry, they will build it! If they don't it's a fairly simple project

 

 

 

 

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