Build the lower framework by bringing the lower sides together with the first step, using glue and countersunk 1-1/2-in. screws to secure the parts. Add the second step, gluing and screwing it down to the top of the lower assembly (see Figure 14). Then fit the stretcher into place between the sides and attach it with more screws. Figure 14: Attach the first and second steps to the lower side pieces to build this subassembly. A large clamp with deep jaws can help hold the second step in place while driving the counterbored screws.

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Reach new heights and complete your home decorating projects safely and easily with our selection of step ladders.Repeat this process to rout dadoes for the first and third steps in the upper and lower side pieces. It helps to mark the slot-cutting jig with a reference line to show you where to stop each of these two dado cuts, since the router will mostly cover up the cutting path during routing. Cut the step dadoes 1/4-in. deep to match the spline dado.

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Now go ahead and cut out the upper and lower sides. Use a jigsaw for the curved cuts (see Figure 4). Switch to a circular saw, guided by a straightedge, for making the straight cuts for best results. Or, guide your jigsaw against a straightedge instead. Figure 4: Once all of the inside cutouts are finished, trim the first upper and lower side to rough shape. Again, leave a little waste material next to the layout lines. Wrap up this project by joining the upper and lower subassemblies with a 15-in.-long piece of piano hinge. When you cut the hinge to length, make sure the outermost holes are equal distances from the ends of the hinge so it looks balanced. Line up the edges of the hinge leaves flush with the top and bottom faces of the second step and seat, before driving screws into each of the hinge holes (see Figure 16). Figure 16: Cut a piece of piano hinge to length, and fasten it to the second step and seat pieces to join the upper and lower assemblies.

Install the wood plugs with glue, and trim them flush with a flush-cut saw, a chisel or an oscillating tool after the glue dries. Sand the plugs smooth (see Figure 15). Figure 15: Install tapered wood plugs with glue to cover all of the screw heads, saw them flush and sand the surfaces smooth. Use scrap wood left over from the project to create plugs that blend into the surrounding wood. One way to cut the spline and step dadoes for this project is to build a simple slotted jig, as shown in the video. You can make it from 1/4- and 3/4-in. scrap plywood. Make the jig’s center slot fit snugly around a 1-in. (outside diameter) guide collar for your router. The collar should slide easily but not loosely from one end of the jig to the other. When all the corners are drilled to shape, remove the rest of the waste for the inside cutouts with a jigsaw. Cut just to the waste side of the pattern layout lines so you can sand the cutouts to final shape (see Figure 3). Figure 3: After drilling the corners of the inside cutouts round, cut away the rest of the waste with your jigsaw. Saw to the waste side of the layout lines. Once the dadoes are cut, head to your drill press to drill out the curved corners of the cutout shapes in the side pieces. Use 3/4- and 1-in.-dia. Forstner bits for this process. Drilling out these corners will make the jigsawing process easier.