Build A Step Ladder

We can extend the step ladder from 8 feet to 12 feet and we.

Build a step ladder.

Respect these tools never. Folding wooden stepladder step 1. Make a small mark 8 inches 20 3 centimeters from one end of each 2 by 4. Mark the center point of the rest of the rungs.

Library ladder kit mine are in oak library ladder rolling kit. Build your own sturdy step ladder. Step 3 square the lines. Step 4 mark step limit.

Step 2 mark the steps. The rungs need to be 16 inches 40 64. If we need two straight ladders we can simply separate the step ladder and we have two ladders. Clamp your 2 by 4 boards side by side making sure they re lined up exactly.

Sandpaper i used grits 180 and 320. I started with this kit from rockler woodworking which makes the whole project incredibly easy. Step 5 cut rebates. Library ladder rail hardware.

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. I used carriage bolts which have a large dome head this means you only need a washer on the end with. Use a miter saw to carefully cut the bottom angle. Diy build steps step one.

If possible lean the 2 4 against the spot where you need to build a small step ladder. Step 1 finished timber. Then you can put that board back in the spot you re. 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.

Each mark should be in the center of each. Use the same angle you used for.