today we are gonna replicate this antique ladder we start by cutting siderails to the size then we cut the jointing pieces for the side rails here we are cutting the step base components we cut the top base supporte that goes on the back side
antique woodworking tools forum, we add champher to the step boards before assembly we start the assembly of side rails by installing top and bottom joining pieces with screws the picture on the right is for reference and to hide the mess in the shop note that we predrill all the screw holes and use glue for assembly
we follow by installing the steps that were assembled earlier with nails and glue here is the first whoops! miscalculated the angle on all support pieces we snap our fingers and all the support pieces get fixed. perfect fit we attach the supports with nails and glue now we prepare the top piece and proceed with its assembly we install the back support and do the test assembly looks good but cannot finish the folding mechanism this week
