Build A Step Ladder

Learn a quick and easy way to build a ladder.

Build a step ladder.

Paint or stain your ladder to protect it from the outdoor elements source. It s a great design for kids and works perfectly in the kitchen letting them reach the counters and kitchen island. To build a small step ladder for grown ups i d stick with 11 to 13 spacing. With a duty rating of 250 lbs.

Here s a free plan for a simple step stool from build something. To accommodate most household projects the werner 8 ft. How build a simple lean to ladder using common household tools and a pressure treated 2x4s. It has two steps and a straightforward design.

Apply wood glue to the notches. 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. This was the first project i ve made u. Designed for safety and durability the ladder features slip resistant steps for secure comfortable standing as well as the edge bracing system that helps.

Watch us build a ladder for our completely diy playset. 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. 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. Fit the ends of the 18 inch two by fours into one of the notched two by fours to form half the ladder.

Place the notched pieces face up across two sawhorses. Secure the rungs with deck screws. Included in the free plan are a step by step building list a tools list a materials list a parts cut list and extra tips. Insert the rungs one at a time.

I made this wooden stepladder based on some plans i found online. Use two screws on each side of each rung for maximum support. 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. To with a duty rating of 250 lbs.

Step 10 drill sides to receive steps. You can see an explanation of how i picked the spacing for my ladder steps in the video above. Fiberglass step ladder features a multi functional holstertop to keep tools organized and accessible while working. To build the opposite side of the step ladder use the side you have created as a guide.

Step 9 mark opposite sides.