I'm building a half pipe and I've basically never did any wood projects ever! I have my dad to help me but any tips just in case because I'm pretty sure he's not an expert on fingerboard ramps.

It pretty big and I'm super glad I decided to make this! It really just takes common sense, wood glue, hammer, and some small 5/8" Wire nails.

I much rather build my obstacles instead of the overpriced blackriver. Trust me, if you really wanted to, your craftsmanship can just as good or better than blackriver. If you dedicate enough time It'll only take you a couple of days to finish whatever your doing.

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I think the options are bendy mdf or veneer. veneer is harder but overall perhaps better

You can get flexi-ply or cut strips of wood out and stick them on an cover it all in veneer, or u could just leave it as it is like this http://radramps.bigcartel.com/product/laddertexture-quaterpipe notice the strips of wood? but yea i'd put veneer over it so it's a bit smoother and looks nicer

Like how thick veneer do you mean? Not the kind like on fingerboards right?

umm, i dunno, i'd just say normal fingerboard veneer and if not u can always add another layer

you should be fine with 1/16 thickness.

If there are local companies that make furniture near you they may have the Bending Plywood (Flexply, Wacky Wood and Wiggle wood) you are looking for. If you ask them I am shure they could have a scrap piece you could get quite cheap or even completely free for your project.

This is a link to the product that works the best:
http://packardforestproducts.com/products/plywood/hardwood-plywood/bending-plywood/#sthash.DP3pc2FY.dpbs

Looking good so far..

There is a tool which curves normal plywood. My father said to me that's what he uses to curve wood. Never saw it though so I can't be sure. Your best bet is following what has been mentioned above