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Card 683 of 9792026-10-03 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-03

RampSmith: a skateboard ramp designer with cut-ready plans

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Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A browser-based designer turns halfpipe and quarter-pipe dimensions into a 3D model, printable templates, cut and shopping lists, and an editable materials estimate.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-03 issue.
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DIY skateboard-ramp builders
Worth noticing
Its template cut radius adds 3/4 inch to the riding radius to account for two layers of 3/8-inch surface plywood.

Field notes

The design inputs include height, transition radius, width, flat-bottom length, deck depth, and rib spacing. Material options include steel coping and plywood or Skatelite surfaces, while the plans account for two layers of 3/8-inch surface plywood. The page explains its transition geometry and gives preset estimates based on stated defaults, including roughly 10% plywood waste; users can change the prices to match a local lumber yard.

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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use

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