Pet Stairs

Pet stairs made out of wood using Dremel Tools
  • Difficulty
    Medium

Introduction

This week we're sharing a surprise project brought to you by this month's Featured Blogger- Kelly S. Rowe of Live, Laugh Rowe. Check out her blog at www.livelaughrowe.com for other DIY projects, recipes & much much more!

You need
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Step 1

Cutting wood with Dremel Saw Max

You need:

Cut all of your wood to size using your Dremel Saw Max.

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Step 2

Drill pocket holes

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Drill pockets holes using Kreg into top stringers and attach to bottom stringers using pocket screws.

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Step 3

Use side screws to attach wood pieces together

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Attach the closed riser to the bottom front of the stringers countersinking the side screws.

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Step 4

Attach back brace

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Attach the back brace to the stingers.

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Step 5

Scew in more blocks of wood

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Attach the second closed riser to the stringers, measuring 1" down and 3/8" in from front. While this riser was built using a piece of 1 x 10 trimmed to 1 x 7 to have it sit below the bottom step, an alternative would be to use a 1 x 6 to have it sit flush with the step.

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Step 6

Sand, prime, and paint for finished product

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Attach steps. Congratulations! Your steps are officially done! You're now ready to fill your holes with wood putty, sand, prime and paint.