Best way to attach coping to ramp??

[Brett]

Any advice on the most secure way to attach coping to my ramp? I'm building
a 4' mini ramp and prefer metal coping but am still undecided on the best
way to attach it...

[Jussi Häkkinen]

Post by Brett
Any advice on the most secure way to attach coping to my ramp? I'm building
a 4' mini ramp and prefer metal coping but am still undecided on the best
way to attach it...

Drill a hole with a drill that suits to the screws you'll be using. Then,
use a larger drill (slightly bigger than the screw cap) to make the other
hole larger. Then, put the coping on its place, use some foam rubber,
polyurethane foam or similar to make a "bed" to the coping and attach screws
from the larger hole, tightening the screw cap inside the pipe.



Jussi


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[Antti S. Brax]

Post by Jussi Häkkinen
Drill a hole with a drill that suits to the screws you'll be using. Then,
use a larger drill (slightly bigger than the screw cap) to make the other
hole larger. Then, put the coping on its place, use some foam rubber,
polyurethane foam or similar to make a "bed" to the coping and attach screws
from the larger hole, tightening the screw cap inside the pipe.

That would have been my choice too. But there is also the
"HiFi" method where instead of drilling holes to the pipe
you weld the bolts to the pipe directly thus avoiding the
need of making holes to the grinding surface (although
nobody would have noticed them anyway).

If you can't weld then another method could be drilling
keyhole shaped holes to the underside of the pipe and use
bolts that have a square part near the "cap". I have no
idea what those bolts are called. By placing the "keyholes"
to opposite directions you prevent it from sliding off.

[David Brown :o)]

One of my friends who has built various ramps in his time, has changed to
welding slotted plates to the steel tube and bolting through to the top
beam. This way you can adjust the amount the coping sticks out for
different occations. Supposedly they don't slip

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[Thomas]

Post by Brett

Post by Brett
Any advice on the most secure way to attach coping to my ramp? I'm

building

Post by Brett
a 4' mini ramp and prefer metal coping but am still undecided on the best
way to attach it...

Drill a hole with a drill that suits to the screws you'll be using. Then,
use a larger drill (slightly bigger than the screw cap) to make the other
hole larger. Then, put the coping on its place, use some foam rubber,
polyurethane foam or similar to make a "bed" to the coping and attach screws
from the larger hole, tightening the screw cap inside the pipe.

this is how i did it when i built my ramp a couple of years ago, also,
you want to turn your mounting holes as far down toward the ramp
surface as you can so there's no chance you'll hit the holes when you
grind.

[Antti S. Brax]

Post by Thomas
this is how i did it when i built my ramp a couple of years ago, also,
you want to turn your mounting holes as far down toward the ramp
surface as you can so there's no chance you'll hit the holes when you
grind.

The ramp manufacturer "Rhino" puts the holes to the top side
of the pipe. Their mini ramps are quite popular among our
city administration (but not skaters). I don't think I've
ever seen or heard of anyone getting hung up to those holes.

[Thomas]

Post by Antti S. Brax
The ramp manufacturer "Rhino" puts the holes to the top side
of the pipe. Their mini ramps are quite popular among our
city administration (but not skaters). I don't think I've
ever seen or heard of anyone getting hung up to those holes.

it may not matter, but if i had a choice, i would put them down.

[sk8]

Detailed views of all kids of ramp designs, and details.
www.rampplans.org

I've built several mini ramps and I use the method you drill a slightly
larger hole on one side of the coping than the other.... and screw it to the
ramp inside the pipe. I use 1 1/2" metal conduit.. found at most hardware
stores in the electircal section.. the 2" is kinda think to saw by hand..
but 2" is whats specified on most plans.
The small holes on the front side of the coping are undetectable when doing
slides.. and if you use some liquid nail on your screws and on the coping
when you install it.... it will stay rock hard and be very secure....
Hope this helps.
Regards,
sk8

Post by Brett
Any advice on the most secure way to attach coping to my ramp? I'm building
a 4' mini ramp and prefer metal coping but am still undecided on the best
way to attach it...

[Daniel Kolle]

Post by Brett
ny advice on the most secure way to attach coping to my ramp?

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[dualpupil]

Post by Brett
Any advice on the most secure way to attach coping to my ramp? I'm building
a 4' mini ramp and prefer metal coping but am still undecided on the best
way to attach it...

Any tips on installing PVC? I know it's not desirable because of it's
relative weakness and "slippery" feel, but in my case, it's my only
option. Any feedback would be appreciated.