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Q. I need to build a ramp that will allow me to get my lawn tractor into an outdoor shed that has a wood floor system. I've never done this and wonder how it's done, what tools I'll need and what ...
How to measure for a shed ramp To determine the appropriate size for your shed ramp, you must understand the relationship between the ramp’s rise and slope.
My shed ramp is constructed with treated lumber 4-by-4s, a treated 2-by-4, and treated 3/4 -inch-thick plywood. I spaced the 4-by-4s two feet on center as they project away from the shed.
If the ramp is too steep where it connects to the flat floor of your shed, you can have the bottom of the belly mower scrape at the pivot point. I’ve seen mowers get stuck because the rear drive ...
The Real Deal’s Daily Dirt recaps the sidewalk shed bills that are coming up for a City Council vote this week.
Attach a simple treated 2-by-4 to the face of the outer shed floor joist. This acts like a tiny beam to support the ends of the 4-by-4s that make up the supports for the ramp.
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The incident occurred south of the Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road on-ramp at Mackenzie just before 9am, when a car and a truck collided, and has slowed traffic to a crawl.
Darnell Mooney participated in Bears practice for the first time since breaking his ankle in Week 12 against the Jets last season. It’s a big step for the young wide receiver, and it’s ...
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines announced it has reached an agreement with the International Association of Machinists where 400 older employees could "voluntarily separate" from the company. United ...