Inside our homes, every day, we challenge each other with many different levels: from the shelves on the shelf to the clothing ordered along the highest shelf of the wardrobe. The need for a ladder So it seems to press everyone's needs, even those who still seek approximate solutions to take objects out of their own reach. The ideal staircase for the house, which can also become a beautiful furniture object if necessary, is precisely the folding one made of wood. In do -it -yourself shops it is possible to find stairs of numerous and various models, but who is that it claims that you cannot earn fun and you cannot lower the costs by making it by itself? Today the practice of do -it -yourself is capable of involving everyone, even those who do not meet again in the workforce activities. The lineup, as part of the DIY, is part of the simplest objects to make, although it may not seem like this. The scale allows you to clean the highest shelves, to paint the walls, to adjust paintings or to release the curtains. The scale is an excellent domestic helper and, for this reason, we should all have one at home, which is the result of our commitment. The steps to build it are simple, but they deserve to be marked and read in the following article.
The first step: what tools do they need?
Like any self -respecting do -it -yourself activity, also to create your own folding ladder in wood, tools are unquestionably need. Initially, wooden strips are needed, preferentially cut already the correct measure, together with regular walls and tablets for the construction of the steps and the structure. In order for the work of carpentry work, the purchase of the strips is highly advisable, especially if you compare with an expert who will certainly be able to orient you on the right measures suitable for the creation of a folding staircase. Among the numerous tools are added: a chain and an arched zipper. The chain will be indispensable, because it will affect the stability of the object during the use and when the lineup is bent. In order for your wooden ladder to be stabilized, it will be necessary to help a drill, for the realization of the holes within which it will be necessary to insert the screws in Tassello. Tassello screws will be useful for blocking the steps at the whole scale, that is, in the lateral parts of the walls.
The materials to be recovered
For the creation of a folding wooden ladder, it will be useful to intervene on wooden strips, on tablets and walls that will be indispensable to build the side parts of the staircase, together with the supports of the steps. Solved these first problems on structural materials, it will be necessary to provide for the quality of the wood to be used. Generally the fir without knots is abundantly resistant and simple to work and, to create your folding staircase, it will be necessary to obtain triangular structures. These structures will be useful for the lateral parts of the steps and for the auctions that will allow you to support it. Laterally, the structure will be positioned, which will allow the scale to have a fixed stability, without spreading unpleasant falls to those who are using it.
The operational phase: how to build the lineup
At first, collected tools and materials, creating a lineup could be a complex job, especially for those who approach the world of DIY for the first time. In truth it is only necessary to take into account some small tricks and the staircase is practically built on its own. In fact, building a lineup does not fall into the category of expert manufacturers, because it is an excellent exercise for beginners in the very first weapons. Firstly, to create the structure of the scale, it is necessary to go to the carpenter and buy the wood and, then, go to a hardware store to provide for hinges with a arched shape. Once this is done, it will be necessary to proceed gradually.
First of all, we will have to think about the steps, so walls and screws will be needed (maximum two on each side). The last step must be included in the upper end of the murals, so that it can be used in the part dedicated to the closure/opening of the scale. Following this step, you must focus on the rear, which must be made using two walls with two auctions add to form an X. In the upper section of the scale it will be essential to apply a transversal mural, as done in the last step. Once the structure is over, it is necessary to focus on the part that allows you to bend the staircase: it will be necessary to apply the chain and apply a hinge hinged directly on the upper end of the scale, on both sides.
The safety test
To ensure a safe and attacked construction through the Giust tools, i it is necessary to use the right hinges, which must open up to 30 ° allowing this way to create an inclination of 60 °. These are the measures provided for by the accident prevention rules, or by law, for a safe use of the instrument.
Your do -it -yourself ladders, although they are made with extreme precision and in a workmanlike manner, must in no way be subjected to excessive loads: they are always useful but made at home, which is why it is appropriate to always use them with extreme prudence.
Once the staircase has been completed, small finishes will be necessary. In fact, it is possible to paint the staircase in relation to your personal needs and tastes. For good painting it is possible to apply simple transparent paint to buy at any hardware. Once the painting is finished, it will be necessary to dry the paint and store your ladder in a dry place and far from annoying thermal and humidity changes.
