DIY Fold Flat Wooden Step Ladder for Interior Use. Stores behind door.

[@mmcintire65]

Agreed. Geezers like me don't use the ladder stored in the garage even for work in the garage. In fact we don't use ladders at all....we keepo falling off. But were I a younger man, I'd commission a DAVE Ladder. Well done Dave

[@patalexander3702]

You made a good sturdy ladder; another best thing about it, it’s a friendly user. It’s light weight and you are happy to get it out!

[@HeraThea]

Waaay better than anything you can buy. Fantastic design. Thank you, Dave!

[@DYI]

Glad you like it!

[@SuryaTheProudSanatani]

How lazy world it is. It got 9.2k views but they couldn't give 1k likes to this old man. Love💘 , respect🙏 and gratitude 🙏 from india🇮🇳. Namastey🙏.

[@manalivealiveo]

He's not that old!

[@DYI]

Thank you very much for your comment as the previous comment did sting as I was not even 60 when I made the video. Old age does sneak up on you, but I believe that was the first time I was ever called old and need to get use to it. I didn't rebuke Surya as his day will eventually come and he will understand for himself.

[@gustavovasquez6709]

Not a very respectful comment.

[@optimasprime1]

Simple and amazing. I’m going to make it tomorrow.

[@leonardorojas1781]

Thank you for sharing! It's a very good and improved design for a portable ladder! Definitely going to make it!! 🌠

[@TheTimutube]

Really great but think I would replace the side pieces to steel in case it snapped.by side bits I mean the pieces you lower which locks the two sides into place.but do really like them kindest regards tim

[@DYI]

Yes, most commercial ladders do have steel. However, there is very little stress on the side pieces and there are two so there is redundancy.

[@gillgjr]

Great job...

[@IantheWoodcraftsman]

Thanks, Dave. Great job! what were the cross sections of each of the members - stiles, treads, back legs, please? Thanks, Ian.

[@DYI]

The 2 boards in the front that the steps fit into our 2x3 studs with as few knots as I could find. I live in the USA so the true measurement is 1.5 x 2.5. The other boards are just 1x3 which actually measure 0.75 x 2.5. Of course, knot-free hardwood would be the best. Using a router and glue also makes it much stronger. I have been using it for 3 years now with no issues.

[@joshuablaze6536]

Good ladder

[@manalivealiveo]

Lovely looking ladder!! Good job!

[@DYI]

Thank you very much!

[@jimigoodlife]

Beautiful, sleek and sexy. I'm going to build that exact design. GREAT job, sir.

[@jeucedahn]

Nice design! Congrats and thanks for sharing

[@mariaimbachi7976]

Hello eres un genio aunque no entiendo muy bien el ingles pero con tu forma de explicar te entendi

[@DYI]

If I tried to talk in Spanish, you would not understand me at all as I am horrible in languages. I took Spanish in school and it was very difficult for me.

[@waynewebster9096]

What kind of wood did you use? Good presentation!

[@DYI]

Thanks. I mostly just shoot my own videos, but the 2 that are most popular by far including this one were taken by my son. I just used standard Douglas Fir 2x3s and pine that was hand selected for few knots and good grain pattern. Of course, knot free hardwood would be strongest, but also heavier and much more expensive.

[@jeandiaz9921]

Muy bonito, me gusto el diseño, saludos desde mexico

[@DYI]

Thanks. Always very exciting to hear from someone in another country. The internet is amazing!

[@Zerpersande]

That’s really nice.

[@ang8282]

genius love it im going to make one now thank you for great video

[@Lesa20]

Can you make a video how you made that ladder or could you post the drawings. I would like to build the same ladder.

[@DYI]

Aleg, It would be much too long of a video for me to show all the details and I never draw out plans as I prefer to just work things out in my head and start building. I would recommend starting by building the step side first. The steps need to be at an angle of about 15 degrees and the legs are at angled inward at about 5 degrees. I just followed the angles in a commercial ladder. Of course, you could make it even more stable if you used larger angles. I did the steps at the top and bottom first and cut the others to fit. The steps should be spaced less than 12 inches apart. It is very important for safety that the steps are evenly spaced. If you have long legs you could try more than 12 inches, but I typically am carrying heavy boxes up in my attic and like the shorter steps. The steps are made out of knot free 1x3's and the rails are 2x3's. The groves in the rails are cut with a router, but you could also make many passes with a circular saw with the blade set at a depth of 1/2 inch. I used wood glue and 3 inch screws with the holes pre-drilled. I added the back legs next and cut them so that the angles were correct and the steps were flat. Post a video if you make improvements!

[@lovewenwin]

Thx

[@meand3786]

Cleaver simple design thanks 🇴🇲

[@julietphillips1991]

Your ladder looks really good, functional and it seems lightweight considering it is made of wood. What type of wood did you use?

[@DYI]

Thanks. My version weighs 18 pounds. I used mostly Douglas Fir and pine which is pretty strong for its weight and relatively low cost where I live. At least one person built it out of hardwood. Here is a good chart comparing wood properties that has plenty of information except for cost: workshopcompanion.com/KnowHow/Design/Nature_of_Wood/3_Wood_Strength/3_Wood_Strength.htm. It is very important to use knot free boards for the steps.

[@bambangsurotobambang465]

Bravo

[@jeruelpizarro7479]

great job!👍🇵🇭

[@DYI]

Thank you so much 😀

[@anggablack7407]

Nice sir 😍👏👏👏

[@DYI]

So nice of you

[@lovewenwin]

Updates please 🙏🏽

[@josesumagang5787]

Thank you sir.

[@DYI]

Most welcome

[@vmurthy7985]

Super

[@alexteo1031]

exelente

[@DYI]

gracias

[@dallaspilotcar9293]

so what is the lengths of wood etc...?

[@DYI]

The main rails are 6 feet 2x3's. Bottom step is 22 inches and top step is 12 inches. Everything is flexible. The only innovation is to have the one axis and to have the front and rear legs nest. The rear legs nest on the outside of the front legs which is the only way to nest because the steps are on the front legs.

[@dallaspilotcar9293]

Thank you I am back again, Did you ever make a drawing for this?