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A ladder for the top bunk

ICut the ladder sides (R) to shape, using Drawing 9 for reference.

2 Mark the dado and slot locations on both rails. Cut the slots to shape. Note that the pieces are mirror images of each other; be careful not to make two left-hand or two right-hand ladder sides.

3Transfer the full-size ladder catch outline to 3A" stock, and cut the catches (T) to shape. Glue them to the top of the ladder sides (R), where shown on Drawing 9.

4Rout i/s" and 'A" round-overs along all edges (including the hand-hold slots), where shown on Drawing 8.

5 Using your tablesaw fitted with a dado blade and a long wooden exten-

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Woodworking Tools and Installation Tips

There are a lot of things that either needs to be repaired, or put together when youre a homeowner. If youre a new homeowner, and have just gotten out of apartment style living, you might want to take this list with you to the hardware store. From remolding jobs to putting together furniture you can use these 5 power tools to get your stuff together. Dont forget too that youll need a few extra tools for other jobs around the house.

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