This is a simple project that should only take a couple of hours to complete.Supplies: You will need 2 - 12' 2x4's (uprights) 2 - 8' 2x3's (rungs) Exterior wood glue 36 - 2-1/2" Deck Screws
Tools: 4 Clamps Measuring Tape Square Pencil Circular Saw Drill with countersink and screw bit Hammer Chisel
Start by clamping
two 12' - 2x4's together with
top edge and ends flush. Stand them on edge. The rungs are notched into
2x4 upright 1-1/8" so we need to mark out notches. The top and bottom rungs are 8" from
ends, place a mark at 8". This is
top of
upper rung and
bottom of
lower one. Offset these marks 2-1/2" (the width of
2x3 rungs).
Now measure out for
rest of
rungs. Lay your tape measure on
8" mark made earlier and measure 16" increments. These marks represent
center of
intermediate rungs. Offset these marks 1-1/4" on either side.
Using your square, square off
marks you have just made down
face of
2x4 uprights 1-1/8" deep. Square your marks across
top edge of
uprights as well.