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Before removing
clamps use your hammer to break out
wood in
notches and clean up each notch with your chisel.
Unclamp
two uprights and set them aside. Now cut all
2x3's into 19" lengths. You will get 5 out of each 2x3 but since we will only need 9 rungs you will have 1 extra. Each rung is attached to
upright with exterior wood glue and deck screws. You will need to drill two countersinks on each end of
rung (so 4 per rung).
Now attach them to
uprights starting with
top and bottom rung. You might need to use your hammer to "convince"
rungs into
notch. Don't force them into
notch if it too tight. They should only need to be tapped in not beat to pieces.
Put some of
exterior wood glue into both notches and insert a rung. Make sure
rung in flush to
outside of
uprights. Secure in place with 4 deck screws (2 on each end). Continue this for
reminder of
rungs.
Protect you ladder with a durable finish like paint or stain.

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