cuddy cabin ladder

[jeffmo]

like i said,until i figure out photoshop these instructions will have to do.but i will get the measurements on the pics.............even if it takes a year!
now,i didn't build this but wouldn't take bob villa to do it either.
a table saw or radial arm saw(for the dado slots) or a router for the dado slots,a hole saw,countersink bits and a screwdriver are basically all the tools this should take to build.

okay,the dowel is 1.25 inches by 18.5 inches long
the side rails are 2x4's by 35.75 inches long
the steps are 1"x4" 12.5" long

i didn't have anything to figure out the angles of the step dados but they look like they are a little less than a 45 degree angle.you could figure out the angle easy enough though by installing the metal brackets,putting the side rails and the dowel together and then setting it in place and use a torpedo level to mark the step locations with level lines.hope that makes sense! then just make the lines for the 3 steps and then cut the 3/4" dados in each rail.stainless or brass screws can be used to secure the steps to the rails.
check the pics out to see the cut on the bottom of the rails.

the metal brackets are made from a pices of aluminum stock that measures:
4" x 2.5" x .5" find the center,mark it w/ a punch then drill a 1 3/8th inch hole in it. then simply cut the piece down the middle lengthwise and you have your brackets.drill the holes using a countersink bit and bolt them in place.