The Hidden Secret of Step Ladders Exposed

Who knew step ladders are designed to perfectly balance flat against the wall.

[@efixx]

Who knew step ladders are designed to perfectly balance flat against the wall.

[@ellisgarbutt1925]

nope I had no idea

[@jollyfinequality9865]

In the words of Victor Meldrew "I don't believe it?!!" I will be trying this out with my steps first thing in the morning. Finding this hard to believe... 30 years or more!

[@deang5622]

They're not balancing..they are resting

[@guybratt6238]

I'm pretty sure that feature wasn't by design.

[@GluteMaximuz]

They are not designed that way. Its just fortuitous that they do. Should have a holding mechanism to prevent fallback, or at a push, slope them.

[@benjaminlovato283]

Then you accidentally bump the stack and the world becomes a stack of dominos. That's the reason for safety chains.

[@efixx]

😂😂😂

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

Yeah i was gonna say, i feel like i always knew this trick i just never had the guts to actually pull it off because of the cars parked nearby

[@CaptVII]

I park my car next to my step ladder. I'll continue to lean it against the wall at an angle. Cheap insurance.

[@blacklabelonthebedrocks]

There’s an aluminium-magnet behind the plywood.

[@magicalphones]

Lol every aluminum magnet I order from wish doesn't work.

[@efixx]

😂

[@deang5622]

And every iron or ferromagnetic material based magnet would not work either...

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

​@@deang5622Whoosh 🙄😂

[@deang5622]

@@peterfitzpatrick7032 I think it is more a case of woosh for you. Because you focussed purely on aluminium because it is non ferromagnetic and I am telling you that even ferromagnetic materials would not work either. Seems to be a gap in your understanding.

[@tipstrait]

When your walls are not plumb and you think your ladder has special powers

[@washellwash1802]

Colleague told me about a month ago, got it from Tiktok. But whenever I put them like this, other people move the bottom away from the wall in fear of them falling over. I must admit that seeing a 12-step stepladder parked like that is a little intimidating.

[@seannewman8542]

They do fall over quite often. They'll stay in place like that, but only if someone or something does not bump into them. That's why you'll usually see them with chains or bungees around them.

[@sirnatanielson]

We have our 14' and 16' A frames ratchet strapped up. Those are also built different and will fall in a split second!

[@joopterwijn]

60 years old,… uhhhh? Damn, life changing 😂

[@johnwarwick4105]

Would not have believed that had I not seen it 😳. I can see why as all the weight on the front of the foot, everybody will be trying it out tomorrow 😂

[@somesoul.]

Why when I do it it still falls

[@sukhi17]

Must be a LGBT step ladder 🤔

[@jayh9635]

Im trying this with my 30 foot ladder! Wish me luck.

[@efixx]

[@omniferousswan593]

You got a 30foot step ladder?

[@BIGDaddYfromVenuS]

What are you doing STEP LADDER step ladder: help me I'm stuck

[@therealdojj]

Centre of gravity eh Whatever will they think of next 🤣

[@spakajo]

Garys face at the end 😂😊

[@efixx]

😂😂😂 he is a melt 😂😂😂

[@salibaba]

That final look of “this is madness”

[@tonygould580]

Thanks fellas, I've not giggled at someone else's expense so much in ages. That head scratching must hurt by now.

[@sukhi17]

I learnt this recently from Tiktok and its amazing! I do all the time now! 😂

[@seannewman8542]

I've been a handyman for over 15 years, and have had more ladders than I can count. This is unsafe. If you accidentally bump into them they'll fall right over. Secure your ladders safely. Also, I'm pretty sure this is an OSHA violation.

[@MrCameron8841]

Gary and Gordon are having fun there 😂

[@efixx]

Always 👍🏻

[@davepusey]

Still wouldn't trust them to not find some way to suddenly fall over without even being touched.

[@seanstrickley3992]

It's a habit of the 4to1 ratio making sure it's at correct lean to be able to climb safely it's just embedded in our DNA for the safety tip lol

[@elemze56]

THANK YOU!!! I’VE BEEN TRYING TO TEACH PEOPLE THIS FOR YEARS AND I’M NOT EVEN 40 YET!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@seangannon6081]

I’m going to rearrange my ladders right now.

[@stephencunniffe823]

Your putting a lot of faith in the plastering though 😂

[@Brand-yk6dw]

Farmer thanos be like: perfection; balanced as it should be

[@Kalthoff.]

Tell you what, somebody's gonna be pissed when they get smashed in the head with a ladder... You won't catch me doing that.

[@Caretechsystemsltd]

Won't do that in my van !

[@ratsalive]

Can you do one of them walking away on their own 😂. They deffo do that 😅

[@tycox8704]

I believe it’s the same reason a tree falls in the direction of the removed wedge. The center of gravity is unsupported by the shorter of the ladder’s legs.

[@BazColne]

New to me. Thanks.

[@stevethomas5849]

Well you learn something everyday.

[@GSHElectrical]

Great short 🦾

[@efixx]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@engelhardseifert439]

The Werner Ladder is Awesome

[@JB-vf8ub]

stored my ladders like this for many years now.

[@freerideshuttle]

I was expecting, "hello step ladder, are you stuck"?

[@JesusEspinoza-cw7ct]

I swear this videos will show the dumbest, easiest more obvious stuff and yet we never imagined it was possible

[@Petesworkshop2225]

Changes coming to my shop.

[@efixx]

😀👍🏻

[@duckman5642]

Beautiful

[@efixx]

Sure is 👍🏻

[@thebabyfarm8571]

That floor is slanted🤣

[@Macomac]

I appreciate the effort you put into this video but damn, Can you please just show me how to tie my shoe lace

[@TheHornPipeSmokeShop]

What are you doing behind me step-ladder?

[@jesusmanuelmoralesdomingue9866]

Esta muy chido el tip para usarlo en el garage de tu casa. Pero no en el lugar de trabajo. Es preferible ponerla en horizontal en el suelo. Minimizar riesgos 🫡

[@raychambers3646]

A lot of sites you wouldn't be allowed to bring them on site let alone bounce them off walls !

[@alexrosenberg_tube]

I wouldn't rely on that here where we have earthquakes.

[@automat3000]

It's a similar thing with brooms. The amount of brooms I've seen leaned against a wall at an angle, facing away from the wall and presenting a trip hazard (or at the very least getting in the way). Turn it 180° and it can be leaned flush to the wall. Simple.

[@megg7558]

Amazing!

[@Valisk]

We had step ladders when we were growing up. Our real ladders left home.

[@cal5566]

I too had this reaction when i first seen the original viral video

[@mp-xt2rg]

So people really do not realize this is how it's designed just by looking at it? Next mind blowing thing. The front legs being shorter also allows it to rest against an wall collapsed if you need to work up against a wall...

[@31topor]

I too, doubted the magic. But now I am a believer.

[@rexxx927]

so now we know how all those marks get on the walls lol cheers!

[@fadidabban]

I don’t understand - how does he choose a ladder ? Based on what ?

[@Repackrider84]

Hang the ladder, that way you can sweep the floor and keep the space clean.

[@azboism]

Ugh those metal steps man

[@efixx]

😂😂😂

[@andysims4906]

What . No gloves

[@efixx]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@john4kc]

Typically you see them leaned way out against the wall turned the other way. It's so disapointing! LOL Same thing with folding chairs and other items.

[@maxn63]

Earthquake?

[@danstark462]

If only 737 Max were built this inherent stability.

[@sparkygazza]

You never stop learning

[@RandomlySet]

Plot twist.... The floor isn't level 😂

[@user-nj4rr2wi2j]

My god man you're amazing!

[@ingegijzen900]

Then at night…. When your sleep 😂😂😂

[@michaelebbighausen3733]

I’d take a level to that floor…

[@TroggyPB]

As Sabine Hossenfelder would say “Yeah,, because Physics!” Not so safe if little ones creeping around. 😳

[@fergspan5727]

Someone likes his Tucker

[@lukas__9270]

As long as no one will touch it.

[@JonNelson90WBN]

Every day is a learning day

[@gmbs360]

10/10!

[@efixx]

👍🏻

[@dutchuniverse]

You missed the part in where she gets stuck in the washer… o wait that’s another video 😅

[@ryanburbridge]

Who else sees an increase in ladder attacks in the near future?

[@toqeerahmad7378]

Wow... Gravity defying..

[@RogueCobra]

why have I only just found this out???

[@lefthandedleprechaun8702]

Been doin that for years !

[@mattsprayberry0]

Still always a good idea to run a strap across them

[@fixedit8689]

No, it doesn’t work for me. I’ll bump it and it’ll attack me

[@philippuszka7356]

Pass the fulcrum point and it will go over.

[@josh2Sides2]

Doesn't do that with me... then again I've got dyspraxia

[@tez9302]

What the actual

[@yaface120]

For the extra 10 cm i would rather them be sturdy against the wall. Good to know though

[@MatSmithLondon]

Mind: blown

[@APSuk2]

"Hidden" "Secret" and "exposed in the title, full house!

[@philipkinnane2488]

Slow day?

[@HonestyHVAC]

Looking at this makes me uncomfortable lol

[@juaffle]

Leverage ❤️‍🔥

[@janmiki3356]

Brawo!!

[@efixx]

👍🏻

[@cypeman8037]

Love it.😂

[@efixx]

Thanks

[@AGRsZuk]

Dude!.... haha

[@seanstrickley3992]

That's hilarious thanks

[@efixx]

😀👍🏻

[@joeybooten7648]

What are you doing step ladder are you stuck ?

[@nickgoodall578]

It’s cool but once you know this, you then get to spend the rest of your life flipping step ladders around or pushing them up against the wall. It’s a blessing and a curse!

[@philippuszka7356]

Hey electricians are not allowed to use aluminum ladders 😮

[@jay-em]

Plot twist: floor isn't level

[@joewoodchuck3824]

It's foolish to depend solely on that delicate balance unless there's a strap or a hook to ensure safety. Does he appear to be smart? Not to me.

[@yaroslavapatiev4542]

Ви круті 😊

[@user-te6id3ng8i]

저건 아주 간단한 원리를 이용 한것입니다 한쪽다리가 넓고 길게만들고 넓고길은다리가 중심이 되고 짧은다리가 매달린 무게가되는 원리

[@adamw2307]

Ahhh but you are relying on the wall being bob on straight....

[@LiJinJing]

固定个腰带，3个一起搞起

[@MorzakEV]

Brilliant!😂

[@efixx]

Thanks

[@blow0me]

Yea, let's see any H&S person say storing like that is safe....it isn't

[@McJiver]

I want to believe.

[@Shawnmc-el1pn]

your small steps missing rubber foot so unsafe to use bit of a mistake boys lol

[@rehmanelectricx]

magnet

[@TheBigstve]

Belting