Build A Step Ladder

Place the notched pieces face up across two sawhorses.

Build a step ladder.

Secure the rungs with deck screws. We can extend the step ladder from 8 feet to 12 feet and we can do the same with the separate straight ladders. To build the opposite side of the step ladder use the side you have created as a guide. How build a simple lean to ladder using common household tools and a pressure treated 2x4s.

Learn a quick and easy way to build a ladder. Make sure the rungs go all the way in and that the two 2 by 4 sides are parallel after all the rungs are in. I didn t follow the plans very closely my bolts and dimensions were different i just used the general layout of the stepladder as a guide. With a duty rating of 250 lbs.

Step 9 mark opposite sides. It has two steps and a straightforward design. Insert the rungs one at a time. To with a duty rating of 250 lbs.

Basically i measured the length of my sides and picked a spacing that didn t leave me with an awkwardly short or long top step. Along one of the other 60 inch pieces mark the center line and cross the line at the centre point of each of the 5 steps. Build the ladder on its side. To build a small step ladder for grown ups i d stick with 11 to 13 spacing.

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. Watch us build a ladder for our completely diy playset. Step 10 drill sides to receive steps. Here s a free plan for a simple step stool from build something.

To accommodate most household projects the werner 8 ft. You can see an explanation of how i picked the spacing for my ladder steps in the video above. Use two screws on each side of each rung for maximum support. Fit the ends of the 18 inch two by fours into one of the notched two by fours to form half the ladder.

I made this wooden stepladder based on some plans i found online. Apply wood glue to the notches. It s a great design for kids and works perfectly in the kitchen letting them reach the counters and kitchen island. This was the first project i ve made u.

Paint or stain your ladder to protect it from the outdoor elements source.