How to Make a Ladder

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I made this ladder to reach the top of storage racking that I've just built. It glides along a runner to easily position it where needed.
I built a ladder in this method about 10 years ago for a tree house and it's still going strong. It's an easy and solid method for making a ladder.
As always I'm happy to answer any questions.
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[@soupesoupe]

super simple to follow as a total beginner. no nonsense and straight to the point with no flashy camera tricks and no storytelling. love it.

[@shoutyman9922]

Just a general tip that I find useful. I am in my 70's and let's face it, not the tallest guy in the world and my reach is not that long. So if I am buying heavy sheet goods, (Melamine: anything over 1/2 inch) and making shelving etc., I get them to make initial cuts at the yard. It makes them easier to carry and they usually throw in a free cut. Hope this helps somebody.

[@JaredMize9]

That end sequence was awesome. Very "game show winner"

[@cheffrin3751]

This is so awesome! Love the box art at the end! Great vid as usual!

[@chillyspoon]

Bloody fantastic - solid construction and as always something utterly ingenious thrown into the mix!

[@kadaverf]

Best. Outro. Ever!

[@willd2609]

Gosh how did I miss this, one of my favourite builds and vids so far!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad you enjoyed it Will! :)

[@tharemyhopkins5873]

Additive joinery like you did is a technique I often forget or neglect. Thanks for the reminder - it's a great method and great looking ladder!

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Tharemy! :)

[@marcusretaken72]

Thanks for sharing the ladder construction. I'm definitely going to build one for accessing soon-to-be-built overhead storage in my garage.

[@PaskMakes]

No worries Marcus - glad it was helpful! :)

[@centorossi46]

Really nice work, you do things so simple, very functional and also good looking. That clip at the end was also really great. Keep it up!

[@andrew5792]

Hi Niel another excellent build. This also made me smile as for my first year in high school (Qld) I made a three tier step ladder in wood work. I'm now 49 and my mother (80) still uses it. Actually she has three, myself and two brothers, but obviously mines the best built one 👍

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks very much Andrew! The three tier step ladder stands the test of time and obviously yours was the best! ;)

[@ronkellis769]

Exactly what I need!!! Bought a house where the mini-split is 10'' up over a "shelf" actually a bump out wall. Not the best thought out for getting to the filter! Have been contemplating just this exact ladder, but couldn't bring myself to pay for and have to adapt a commercial library ladder. Thank you! And as others have noted, a truly great no nonsense approach to filming & editing. So refreshing! P.S if you stumble across a same model table saw you can join the two tables, gain a bigger table, and keep a dado stack in the outside one. If it's worth the effort 🙂

[@domster12292]

I love the ending with moving storage containers! Love ur videos too Pask! Thanks for sharing ur ideas and creativity!

[@aniltoncarlosneves6357]

Excelente execução de um projeto simples e funcional!!! Parabéns!!!

[@iteerrex8166]

Mr Pask, you make good use of jigs, something I don't do enough. Your videos are a good reminder to take the time and build them.

[@Hellyers]

Superb animation at the end to finish it off... Great job all round!

[@Ebikelover]

Everything you do is first class Mate, the videos, the editing, the content and the projects. Thank you for sharing all your talents.

[@toms4123]

Your channel is truly right at the top of this genre with few equals. Came back to watch it again after watching it when published.

[@nafitron]

Love this. I've needed to make a ladder and was looking for ideas. This is great!

[@jimgardner5129]

Damn! This is one of the most interesting videos I've seen on KZbin. Entertaining and informative. Nice job, mate.

[@asktheraccoon]

Pask : I made shelves and a ladder Huge ass snake from a couple videos ago : ah yes, bunk beds.

[@S8tan7]

Addi S. Koon Pask will have to start charging him rent

[@saschathiede]

Even when you just make a ladder you stil suprise me with the quality! Great videos!

[@Korgon2013]

Very cool, and the box bit at the end was cute.

[@rosscoesmiff]

Brilliant idea for the rollers by using bearings. I think I can incorporate this idea into heaps of things. Thanks for this, Mate

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video mate and a fantastic build. Great video bud

[@sonnyloudon]

I was literally thinking just the other day about how I need to build a ladder!! This video is precisely what I need!!!

[@PaskMakes]

Glad it was helpful! :)

[@fatlacesthedon]

2 vids in one day, you're too good to us you know that? Lol

[@PaskMakes]

No worries! :)

[@jonno8183]

@@PaskMakes Yep - its called stepping up the production rate :-))

[@petec6690]

@7:33 you say hopefully it's useful to somebody. Well, I'm glad to announce yes, it is going to be highly useful to me. I'm saving this video to my collection of video files. Thank you for showing a clear and easy way to make such a ladder. Hopefully the one I'm going to be contracted to build isn't going to need to be more than 8 feet long. I'll know in a few days.

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Turned out great! Thanks for sharing, Cheers

[@carltonanderson5139]

Excellent video. You make it look so easy. Will be using some of your building techniques.

[@trevorlebert1929]

nice touch with the platform, ive never seen one with that in mind. killer video again pask

[@Jackattak0ne]

Terrific to watch. Wish I had a fraction of your tools...and talent. Alas, I have what I need to build my own ladder to access my garage storage up high. Thank you much!

[@jeffweber4902]

Well done. Great pace, no BS chatter. Right to the point ---- and well made ladder.

[@cartoon80s90s]

Great video. I wouldn't mind more of this type if you feel like making them.

[@alexanderkaestner5936]

Although it is not your regular channel content, so is the video very inspirit and useful . Thank you so much!

[@valterleao6795]

ADOREI meu amigo, parabéns, aprendi e farei uma, aproveitando alguns detalhe do seu projeto! Abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@samm1797]

Lov the vids. Been looking to make a lumber storage

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

That is a sturdy ladder from the way you built it. I like the old school bolts within each rung

[@kenc2257]

Nice ladder! In California, the plasterers [guys who do stucco coating/work] frequently make their own wooden ladders. They do this so they can have shorter (less distance between) the steps. They frequently carry heavy loads up/down ladders (stucco, planking for scaffolding, etc.) and the shorter distance between treads makes this easier on the legs/knees.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great job on the ladder Neil! Thanks for sharing the video with us.👍👌😎JP

[@MarkMcCluney]

Very enjoyable vid mate, love the Wallace and Grommit style music near the end! Thanks for sharing mate.

[@ericandresen680]

This is so good!!! I'm going to build my self a small wine rack, and i wanted a small ladder just for the looks. And have been puzzled on how i am suppose to do it. Now i know! :D Going to use hard wood and smaller scale but the idea would be the same. Thank you :D

[@eatdrinkwineguy]

Really great. Good idea with the rolling mechanism.

[@dj1NM3]

Very clever, particualrly creating the rebates for the steps by laminating the plywood between them.

[@michaelosmon]

Excellent design and awesome project as a whole. Thank you

[@joeyd4356]

Nice workshop! Very professional and the ladder worked 👌

[@JB-ir3is]

Super nice, you are just so good at your job.

[@ahumanother]

I think we can all agree that a Pask Makes Treehouse pt.1 will bring tears of joy into our eyes.

[@johnsrabe]

Safe and simple! Loved the dog and the animation.

[@vstarcruiser7141]

A fine job sir! U r an engineer , well planned, well demonstrated, well built! Ppl wind up in wheel chairs from ladders it does matter.

[@henryworkswoodandmetal]

Thats one great simple, useful and sturdy looking ladder👍👍👍

[@darrylbuckett5380]

Love your videos mate, they are so practicle, I declare you an honorary sandgroper.

[@NRCarrillo]

I REALLY like it. Love your creative mind.

[@eln74]

Wow, this is an awesome build, tnx for sharing it Mr. Pask....!!!

[@Twin_Flyer]

Love it, need one for my garage now!

[@albertogiuffrida2864]

Just .... WOW .... good job! ... Hello from Italy!

[@sapelesteve]

That was an awesome build Pask! Never really thought about making a ladder before but now I know how! Thanks Mate......................... :)

[@rchavez5056]

Great job on both videos.

[@johnniewalker39]

Amazing project, loved the video!

[@FabioRaitz]

Nice work, once more, as always.

[@The78bluedevils]

Solid idea & construction

[@alansmith4734]

Nicely done! If that ladder was for me, I'd ask to add a handrail on the sides. It would extend out the side for easy hand gripping and also act as a bumper to protect from contacting the bolts that are securing the steps. Safety third!

[@aridiumdesign]

You are just truly amazing and inspiring, thank you from NZ

[@nessusguitars]

Perfect as always!

[@StanCrafted]

That's a proper ladder, mate! Loved the ending of the video...bet that took a bit of time to make, eh? Was totally worth it!

[@ArcticFlies56]

Now that’s a ladder! Well done!! I think I would have made it one shelf higher. Standing on that platform would make me very uneasy. But I don’t like heights. Best regards.

[@franceshawe9572]

But to get plywood sheets longer.....

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Nice as always mate.

[@kenneththomas3558]

Great build ! Thanks

[@kariolar3158]

I love the sound effects!

[@HAL_9k]

Nice solid work :) You could glue or tacked on steps some old straps of used belt sander to have more grip :)

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Nice video on how too. I like it and will give it a try here in Chile. Jim

[@geef6770]

Great, absolutely great!

[@AutoCraftRus]

Great!

[@richbuilds_com]

Cracking stuff. I look forward to your videos in the same way I look forward to Frank Howard & Diresta. You are in noble company! :-)

[@aurakatie99]

This was so cool to watch

[@thewoodshop69]

Nicely done.

[@invictu4488]

This man's brilliance is at another level... 2 thumbs up! 👍🏿👍🏿

[@FixitFingers]

Hahaha gotta get the extra mileage out of the stop-motion tubs. Great simple ladder design, as great designs tend to be.

[@williamhollaway2198]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thanx. Awesome ladder.

my friend. very nice. thank you so much. be happy. bravo...

[@gurin_uddu]

Bloody brilliant!

[@LosoIAm]

Wow, quite an elaborate ladder! Other than the weight (compared to aluminium), it must be very strong. Very well made!!!

[@jayoliver3734]

Straightforward and worthwhile content.

[@asztapaszta9]

Just my kind of video! Thank you!

[@iori1kyo959]

Very good mate... really enjoy seeing your work and believe me you are making master pieces... May GOD bless you... Thank you dear...

[@riaz1555]

I always learn something new from you Pask!

[@samm1797]

Same!

[@snakehandler87]

Great vid, ty for sharing

[@KLIDIMARIA]

Very nice and sturby.You can put also small wheels in the bottom side of the stair,so you can move L/R without to step on the ground.

[@PaskMakes]

Thanks! I was always going to add retractable castors to the legs but when I fitted the ladder I found they weren't needed! :)

[@tigertrophy1805]

Nice shop the push stick on the table saw really saves the fingers.

[@ThallesValle]

master piece.... i dont know how could i get here, but its amazing, very well done

[@Oldgoldminer]

I don't need a ladder. But when I saw a Pask Makes I had to watch. LOL

[@born_again_torinos]

You never cease to amaze me.

[@barkergardens]

Thank you for the stop frame.

[@YS-by7wy]

Very clever design!

[@rakeyohn222]

Great design. Thanks for the vid.

[@ryandetzel6530]

I like everything you build bro!!

[@inTruthbyGrace]

that was BOMB!

[@Sludgepump]

Whoohoo! Excellent construction... Always learn something from you! Thanks! ;)

[@philtucker1224]

Very very good! Many thanks 👍🇬🇧

[@shanejohnson800]

All your videos are useful pask