Build A Step Ladder

Clamp your 2 by 4 boards side by side making sure they re lined up exactly.

Build a step ladder.

Mark the center point of the rest of the rungs. This project uses several power tools. Use a miter saw to carefully cut the bottom angle. I think that makes it.

The rungs need to be 16 inches 40 64. Each mark should be in the center of each. If we need two straight ladders we can simply separate the step ladder and we have two ladders. I started with this kit from rockler woodworking which makes the whole project incredibly easy.

If we need to climb higher than the ladder will permit we make a couple of quick adjustments and we have an extension ladder that is four feet higher than the regular piece of equipment. Sandpaper i used grits 180 and 320. Diy build steps step one. While i could show you a ton of steps instead i filmed a step by step video to show you how to build it all.

Make sure all the timber pieces are finished to size and that the ends are perfectly square. Step 4 mark step limit. We can extend the step ladder from 8 feet to 12 feet and we. Library ladder kit mine are in oak library ladder rolling kit.

Step 5 cut rebates. Build your own sturdy step ladder. If possible lean the 2 4 against the spot where you need to build a small step ladder. Step 2 mark the steps.

Then you can put that board back in the spot you re. I used carriage bolts which have a large dome head this means you only need a washer on the end with. Folding wooden stepladder step 1. Library ladder rail hardware.

Make a small mark 8 inches 20 3 centimeters from one end of each 2 by 4. Step 1 finished timber.