Monday, June 29, 2009

So how much did that Cost?

Thats a question i get asked alot in person and over the net well I sorta wanted to know myself. I've just been guesstimating for a while now and decided to bring our the receipts and see how mush the mini mega ramp has cost so far. Heres the latest photos of the ramp. Adding the 26 sheets of masonite

Photos taken by: John Huewe / Photos taken: June 13, 2009








Building Costs:$2,233.53
Cost Saving/Reusing Wood: -$600 +/-
Additional Costs: $491.02(tools, paint, brushes, ect..)
Total Costs:$2,124.55

Building List:
8ft-2x4 = 70
12ft-2x4 = 240
12ft-4x4 = 6
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1/2 ply = 28
3/4 ply = 6
5/8 OSB ply = 8
1/8 Masonite = 4
1/4 Masonite = 22
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1,1/4 DryScrew = 5lbs
2" DryStcrews = 25lbs
3" DryScrews = 30lbs
3" DeckScrew = 30lbs
2, 1/2" 10d Nails = 10lbs
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Cinder Blocks = 65 blocks
Concrete = 1,280lbs
Coarse Gravel = 20lbs
Latex Primer Paint = 26 gallons
2x4 hangers = 64 pieces
6" Bolts = 6 (1 bolt, 1 nut, 2 washers)
4" Bolts = 8 (1 bolt, 1 nut, 2 washers)

The landing are still needs to be expanded 8 more feet with a 10ft high 16ft long quarter at the end. Which according to my numbers will cost an additional $864 :/ I'm tired of spending money on this beast but it has come a long ways since 10/06/07.
Hope you all enjoyed!

Friday, June 12, 2009

Sorry

I mainly wanted to let everyone know that I'm sorry for not keeping you guys up to date on the project lately. Seriously I have over 10 blogs I need to write but have been so busy I haven't had time and have left most of you in the dark about the happenings of the project.

Mainly the ramp is almost set for its 1st test runs. A day we have worked so hard for for nearly 2yrs now! A fresh breath of air would hit me and I could feel relaxed that we hit our first major milestone for the project but the lingering doom of State Farm looms nearby which quickly takes away all that we have worked so hard for.....time will tell what comes of it