[MT Stringer]

I needed to make a ramp for mom's house so it would be easier to transition a step up from the sunken den into the main part of the house.

As it turned out, it was an afternoon project. I used a couple of 2x6 cutoffs I already had and a piece of 1/2 inch plywood. It is sturdy and assembled with glue and screws and a few 16 ga nails.

If I measured correctly, it should fit. I will find out in the morning when I take it to her house.

Negotiating the step up/down with a wheel chair should be a lot easier now.

 

[MT Stringer]

Yay! It fits.

It is a temporary solution. My sister says it can be moved out of the way when it isn't needed so no permanent installation. I have walked on it several times and it appears to be sturdy enough.

I cut the angles using the band saw. They turned out nice. I didn't know I had it in me!:surprise:

I didn't paint it because there was an immediate need for it so I worked on it yesterday afternoon/night. Didn't stop until it was sitting in the back of my truck ready for delivery this morning.

Twenty one dollars later, it is in place. I'm happy...brother and sis are happy too. We will be able to move mom around a lot better now.

 

[MT Stringer]

Thanks for the suggestion, Tom. Since the wheels on the chair are big, I don't think it will be a problem. I will test it later this morning.

 

[MT Stringer]

Something you might want to consider is adding curbs to the sides......just in case. Per ADA or OSHA....)I can't remember which) said the curbs should be 2 inches tall. Nice safety feature in case the chair doesn't move straight up or down the ramp.

Thanks.

This is only a temporary situation. Mom can't handle the chair by herself. It is either us or the caregiver that pushes her. The ramp is wider than the door opening also.