When building additions to your home or tree fort, something you may want to create are stairs. They can be various sizes and types, made from concrete, iron wrought and wood. The stairs I will describe for you will be made of wood and very simple to make.
Required Materials/Tools
- 2×6″ lumber
- 2×12″ lumber
- Framing square
- Carpentry level
- Masking tape
- Circular saw
- Hand saw
Instructions
There three basic parts to stairs: the riser, the stringer and the tread. The stringer supports the stairs. The tread is where you put your feet this will determine how wide the steps are. The risers are places against the tread and determine the distance between each step. For basic stairs...
A deck without a set of stairs is an incomplete project, and with a decent plan any home DIY expert can read, why not build deck stairs yourself and save some money, and give yourself another project to show off.
Deck stairs can sometimes take a fair bit of wear, and at times may need to be strong enough to support the weight of several people, think family photographs on the back deck, so making sure the edge of the deck itself can support the weight of the steps is important.
Begin by working out the width of the stairs, and marking out on the edge of the deck where the stringers will be attached. Consider the rise between each step, and then divide the height of the deck platform by this to get the number of steps you’re going to need. Make sure the ground is either...
To build a good trailer, you need to first choose a good axle kit. Pick one that will suit your needs in terms of weight and towing capacity. You also need to figure out what kind of trailer you want to make as well, and find some detailed plans on the Internet, or at the local hardware store.
Required Materials/Tools
- Detailed plan
- Angle iron
- Welding torch or metal saw
- Tool to mark the metal
- Tape measure
- Axle kit
- Research legal size and length of the trailers through your local DMV
- Gather paperwork for licensing
Instructions
- After going over the plans you purchased/downloaded, shop for the supplies you need.
- We need to cut up the main pieces for the frame in the length...
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