tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post6180783624387554508..comments2024-03-29T02:16:34.088-07:00Comments on The Original Mechanic: How to build an eight foot long household wheelchair rampDavid Hartkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00200216645795381703noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-65725528975523322592024-01-29T16:39:16.865-08:002024-01-29T16:39:16.865-08:00Thank you for sharing your personal journey and th...Thank you for sharing your personal journey and the thoughtful designs for wheelchair ramps! It's amazing how a simple yet well-designed ramp can make a huge difference in someone's life. Your eight-foot ramp idea is brilliant, especially with the accessibility of four by eight-foot plywood sheets. It's a great reminder that sometimes, the most impactful solutions come from the heart. Your story is truly inspiring. I've been reading about the <a href="https://adaptaramps.com.au/resources/factors-building-wheelchair-ramp/" rel="nofollow">factors to remember on house ramps for disabled</a> and I think you did what was the best. Emmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013539112436405082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-44559090442494574802021-09-10T05:44:15.493-07:002021-09-10T05:44:15.493-07:00This is just the sort of DIY, doesn't-have-to-...This is just the sort of DIY, doesn't-have-to-be-perfect help I was looking for. My Dad is coming to our home soon and needs help getting up stairs. Not in a wheelchair (yet), but stairs are hard. This video gets us started on solving the problem. Many, many thanks!Super deals on Black Cloud South Bend Clutcheshttps://blackclouddiesel.com/south-bend-clutch/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-37448453083163616212021-05-17T09:08:16.261-07:002021-05-17T09:08:16.261-07:00We have a ramp but the plywood surface is getting ...We have a ramp but the plywood surface is getting old and the surface is disintegrating. It is also slippery in rain. What could we put down on the top to provide a good non-slippery surface? Some type of runner, etc. Thanks!Alicejehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204649620016363598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-14563624916027542212021-04-19T07:48:10.538-07:002021-04-19T07:48:10.538-07:00Thanks so much for your post. I need a temporary ...Thanks so much for your post. I need a temporary ramp for a few weeks at a time. Built with 3 2x4 main supports and 1/2 inch plywood. 8' length for two steps, rise of 12". super solid, and the rails on the side come from the plywood sheet, good safety idea. I flipped the shim/plate at the end, so the strip of plywood lies flat on the step. And I found that with the leftover strip of 2x4, I can also use this on the other entrance where the step rise is 13.5" just perfectly. The posters idea of using a level to mark the cut angle on the end worked great. Used as a template for all three angle cuts, and then used it to help align all three in the right position (so no wobble from side to side due to a high centre - or bow due to low centre).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-43775882809520688842020-07-16T21:59:27.763-07:002020-07-16T21:59:27.763-07:00Agreed, I had 3, 8 foot sections. I had much easi...Agreed, I had 3, 8 foot sections. I had much easier time with the sections that I used thicker treated plywood with. The stuff is very heavy, but much sturdier so less supports needed, so alot less labor.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13366356213416502871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-14487779053262594572020-07-07T22:05:00.038-07:002020-07-07T22:05:00.038-07:00Insanely comprehensive :)
Thank you so much,
Now...Insanely comprehensive :) <br /><br />Thank you so much,<br />Now I have something to read during the holidays. This will take a while but well worth it like always <br />You can read another one here <a href="https://besttoolsbrand.com/is-it-ok-to-paint-pressure-treated-wood/" rel="nofollow"> Besttoolsbrand </a>Ash Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519755274603203829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-13446490190450600512019-07-26T15:43:40.061-07:002019-07-26T15:43:40.061-07:00What is the weight capacity for this portable ramp...What is the weight capacity for this portable ramp? Will it support a 500 pound power chair with patient?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865230533701466504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-76055549169077521232018-12-09T08:08:37.346-08:002018-12-09T08:08:37.346-08:00I switched to 3/4" plywood and only needed tw...I switched to 3/4" plywood and only needed two 2x4s long ways spaced 20". Goes together alot faster, worth the extra money. I recommend pressure treated plywood. It'll be heavier but you want the work you've done to last.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13366356213416502871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-12723024701334552702018-11-06T02:34:49.205-08:002018-11-06T02:34:49.205-08:00That’s a nice site you people are carrying out the...That’s a nice site you people are carrying out there.<a href="https://www.mcmurrayplumbing.com.au/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mcmurrayplumbing.com.au/</a>lizza kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02928622427364243457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-65793914461586276422018-10-29T20:06:00.880-07:002018-10-29T20:06:00.880-07:00I think 3/8" plywood is a bit too thin. It re...I think 3/8" plywood is a bit too thin. It requires alot of supports. I wish I had used something thicker so I'd need less supports.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13366356213416502871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-36837018040533681722018-07-11T10:37:54.537-07:002018-07-11T10:37:54.537-07:00I live in a paternal home, so it is not possible t...I live in a paternal home, so it is not possible to create a ramp as a safety measure for the wheelchair users, so I have arranged a <a href="https://www.wheelchair-evacuator.com/" rel="nofollow">evacuation chair</a> to help my elderly parents to move out of the house to join their friends in the nearby park. Colinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-68116349649070177592018-04-19T04:05:10.948-07:002018-04-19T04:05:10.948-07:00Most easy and convenient way to move around withou...Most easy and convenient way to move around without any persons help is to buy a electric mobility scooter which will let you operate it by yourself. <a href="https://scootercountry.ca/" rel="nofollow">electric scooter for seniors</a>Gregory Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992591424169588403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-57954285711162102072018-03-19T00:21:57.262-07:002018-03-19T00:21:57.262-07:00ThanksThanksAbirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00033049224651154006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-88497086970666147942018-03-01T10:41:56.072-08:002018-03-01T10:41:56.072-08:00When you travel in a manual wheelchair, you can ei...When you travel in a manual wheelchair, you can either propel yourself forward or get someone to assist you. <a href="https://easyfold.ca/product/easyfold-elite-model-portable-power-wheelchair/" rel="nofollow">portable mobility scooters</a><br />Jims lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385507354598354902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-50634234079713023812017-12-18T06:57:50.606-08:002017-12-18T06:57:50.606-08:00You're welcome. That seems to be a great idea....You're welcome. That seems to be a great idea. In fact I'm having one of those "why didn't I think of that moments." Thanks for posting! David Hartkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200216645795381703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-57859112150053092202017-11-28T07:00:43.922-08:002017-11-28T07:00:43.922-08:00Thank you for these instructions. Transferring th...Thank you for these instructions. Transferring the angle at the bottom of the ramp seems like the trickiest part. Wouldn't it work to position the ramp at its final angle (like you've done), then clamp a level to the runner to make a cut line that starts at the corner of the runner and is parallel to the ground? I think that would achieve the same angle, and would save the steps of making a template and transferring the line. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-806523399470419412017-05-25T10:03:24.830-07:002017-05-25T10:03:24.830-07:00Wheel chair back and cushions are two such handy a... Wheel chair back and cushions are two such handy accessories which can enhance the comfort levels for those with restricted mobility. <a href="http://www.easeofmobility.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.easeofmobility.com/best-leg-lifter-guide/</a><br />Steve Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645548559235454595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-88267554767577897682017-01-17T11:12:44.682-08:002017-01-17T11:12:44.682-08:00You're welcome. Bear in mind that this exact d...You're welcome. Bear in mind that this exact design may be too steep for a self propelled chair.David Hartkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200216645795381703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7800472412232339087.post-1851496133644358592017-01-13T15:59:24.561-08:002017-01-13T15:59:24.561-08:00Thank you. I was trying to figure out something f...Thank you. I was trying to figure out something for our backdoor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com