Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #42 Sep-Oct 1983 pg. 6
Selection, care and use of extension ladders.
HANDY ANDY Jul 1979 (v.3#9) pg. 27
How to repair a stepladder.
HANDY ANDY Jan 1980 (v.4#4) pg. 68
Build a pair of overhead frames to store an extension ladder.
HOME MECHANIX #700 Aug 1986 (v.82) pg. 78
Safety tip for using a ladder.
HOME MECHANIX #733 May 1989 (v.85) pg. 17
Tip: Use a piece of brookstick to hang a paintbucket on an aluminum extension ladder.
HOMEOWNER Jun 1984 (v.9#5) pg. 20
Use this rope and pulley system to store extension ladders.
HOMEOWNER Nov 1984 (v.9#9) pg. 20
Guidelines for choosing the right household ladder.
HOMEOWNER Mar 1985 (v.10#2) pg. 26
Table gives correct ladder-to-house distance for an extension ladder of various lengths.
HOMEOWNER Mar 1989 (v.14#2) pg. 53
Tip on leveling a ladder on just about any slope using a piece of 2x4 and two large "C" clamps.
HOMEOWNER Nov 1989 (v.14#9) pg. 64
Using the right ladder in the right way for various jobs. Some photos and tips.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO #1 Spring 1976 (v.1#1) pg. 52
A look at tools that make painting easier: (1) paint pads, (2) paint spraying equipment, (3) ladders and scaffolding.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1978 (v.3#4) pg. 101
All about how to use ladders and scaffolding to make painting the outside of your house easier. Covers handling a ladder, erecting a ladder, the use of ladder jacks and when you need scaffolding., Includes instructions for making your own ladder jacks.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1978 (v.3#4) pg. 104
Tips on how to use 2 ft. wooden stepladders as sawhorses, a low scaffold, paint roller tray holder, etc.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jan-Feb 1979 (v.4#1) pg. 33
A "T" Shaped ladder hook to build from 2x4s slides between the rails of a ladder underneath a rung and hooks over the ridge of a roof.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Sep-Oct 1979 (v.4#5) pg. 41
How to level a ladder using leg extenders.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Sep-Oct 1979 (v.4#5) pg. 68
Ladder extension lets the top of the ladder rest on the roof instead of the eavetroughs.
HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1981 (v.6#3) pg. 109
Build a sturdy 4-ft. tall step ladder. Use of clinched box nails is secret to strength.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #532 Sep 1972 (v.68) pg. 30
Consumer's guide to extension ladders and stepladders.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #619 Dec 1979 (v.75) pg. 106
Maintenance tips for extension ladders.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #672 May 1984 (v.80) pg. 103
How to build a "Universal Ladder," a stepladder that can come apart and become two straight ladders.
MOTHER EARTH NEWS #157 Aug-Sep 1996 pg. 60
Tip: How to drill holes of varying sizes in the top of a stepladder to serve as a tool holder.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Mar 1974 (v.2#3) pg. 8
Tip: Plywood platform to hold tools is notched to fit over ladder rungs.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Dec 1985 (v.13#10) pg. 212
Reaching high places using ladders and scaffolds indoors. Includes safety tips.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1986 (v.14#6) pg. 290
Tip: Holes of varying diameter drilled in the top of a stepladder holds handtools so they won't fall.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Dec 1986 (v.14#10) pg. 488
Tip on shortening a folding stepladder when the first (lowest) step becomes unsafe.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1992 (v.20#6) pg. 16
The proper use of ladders.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1963 (v.120#2) pg. 166
Tips on buying a safe extension ladder.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1965 (v.124#1) pg. 116
Detachable ladder yoke holds 1 or 2 paint buckets 6" out to each side of the ladder.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1966 (v.126#2) pg. 127
How to work with ladders. A look at typical household ladders and safety tips on carrying, positioning and climbing a ladder.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1973 (v.139#6) pg. 92
Make adjustable legs for a stepladder from threaded rods, screw eyes, and some washers and nuts.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1980 (v.153#6) pg. 20
Tip: Salvage garbage can handles and fasten them to stepladders for use as tool holders.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1981 (v.155#4) pg. 64
Tip: Use wire bookends to securely hold a paint can to the top of a stepladder.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1981 (v.156#3) pg. 195
Illustrated tips on using ladders safely.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1983 (v.159#4) pg. 119
Window spanner lets an extension ladder rest securely on the outside frame of a window. Useful when washing windows or painting window frames.
POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1983 (v.160#3) pg. 182
Make standing on a stepladder less tiring on your arches by adding this removable toe rest.
POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1987 (v.164#2) pg. 170
Tip: Install a swinging handle on the side rail of a stepladder to facilitate carrying.
POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1987 (v.164#3) pg. 155
Tip: Convert your stepladder into a painting easel with this L-bracket and two C-clamps.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1987 (v.164#7) pg. 62
Folding ladder for high closets, attics, etc. hides itself.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1964 (v.184#6) pg. 113
How to buy the right ladder, wood or metal, extension or step.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1965 (v.186#6) pg. 158
Bracket holds ladder away from the house for work on gutters.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1965 (v.187#4) pg. 153
Ladder rest holds paint can.
POPULAR SCIENCE May 1967 (v.190#5) pg. 76
Rack sets on stepladder and holds storm windows off the ground to facilitate washing without bending over.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1968 (v.193#5) pg. 32
Removable box fits onto stepladder shelf to safely keep paint cans and tools from falling off.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jan 1970 (v.196#1) pg. 54
Safety rail for top of stepladder made from old dinette chair frame.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1971 (v.199#1) pg. 112
Attachment for a ladder serves to support the ladder on either side of a window, while the ladder itself is positioned in the middle of the window. Allows all of the window to be reached for caulking and painting without moving the ladder.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1973 (v.202#4) pg. 142
One-wheel dolly device attaches to one end of an extension ladder to make it easier to slide the ladder under a porch or house for storage.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1974 (v.205#4) pg. 152
Wooden jig for an aluminum extension ladder allows the ladder to be safely hooked over the peak of a roof when you want to use the ladder for climbing up a steep roof. The jig removes easily when not needed.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1975 (v.206#4) pg. 44
Convert a stepladder into a very stable artist's easel by putting adjustable bookshelf standards on the legs and then using the adjustable brackets to hold the painting. Also useful for holding storm windows for washing or painting.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1975 (v.207#4) pg. 168
A review of what is available in the ingenious new ladders that are safer to climb and easier to use.
POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1976 (v.208#4) pg. 108
Prevent dimpling of aluminum siding by attaching a length of large-diameter PVC pipe to the top of an extension ladder.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1981 (v.219#4) pg. 142
Attach this 2-wheel dolly to your extension ladder. It will make it easier to move about, and it will prevent the ladder from resting on the eavestrough when in use.
POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1983 (v.223#4) pg. 194
Go climb a ladder. What is available in ladders which fold and lock into a variety of shapes, and tips on their uses.
POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1988 (v.233#1) pg. 62
Short wooden stepladder (25" tall) features a wider-than-usual top step. The ladder folds for storage.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #54 May 1990 (v.9#6) pg. 55
Construct a wooden step ladder which features the same front and back slope (15-degrees) for greater stability.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #75 Nov 1993 (v.13#3) pg. 66
Roof repair. Replacing damaged asphalt shingles. Includes two suggestions for safely securing a ladder.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Oct 1986 (v.1#2) pg. 92
Build a temporary stairway to make it much easier to haul bundles of shingles up onto a roof.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Apr 1987 (v.2#4) pg. 76
Ladder logic. Tips on selecting the correct extension ladder, stepladder, or special ladder for the job at hand.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER May-Jun 1988 (v.3#5) pg. 78
Tip on repairing broken upper bumpers on aluminum extension ladders.
PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Jul-Aug 1988 (v.3#6) pg. 70
Short, sturdy utility ladder (26"x34"x42" high) has steps on both sides. Leg assemblies are hinged at the top and held apart by a pair of braces. The top has a tray for tools.
SHOPNOTES #25 Jan 1996 (v.5) pg. 10
Fold-down tool tray attaches to the top of a stepladder.
SHOPNOTES #43 Jan 1999 (v.8) pg. 5
Tip: Build a sturdy loft ladder that can swing out of the way.
SUNSET Sep 1980 (v.165#3) pg. 92
A guide to stepladders for yard and garden work.
SUNSET Jan 1981 (v.166#1) pg. 54
Access ladder for a loft can be pushed back against a wall to stay anchored out of the way. Ladder pulls out and down for sturdy climbing.
SUNSET Apr 1981 (v.166#4) pg. 114
Space-saving ladder for access to a loft swings out from the wall when needed. A slot-and-dowel mechanism holds the top of the ladder securely when open and closed.
SUNSET Apr 1983 (v.170#4) pg. 166
Loft ladder folds in and out of the way when not needed.
SUNSET Apr 1988 (v.180#4) pg. 138
Tip shows how to modify the top of a stepladder to provide a place for tools and small parts.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #818 Sep 1997 (v.93) pg. 28
Tip on storing an extension ladder between the exposed joists in a garage.
TODAY'S HOMEOWNER #826 Jun 1998 (v.94) pg. 81
Step up. Build these folding steps (a five-step stepladder or stool) which stand about 3-ft. tall.
WOODWORKER #1069 Dec 1982 (v.86) pg. 859
Supporting steps. Ingenious support frame holds an aluminum extension ladder away from the wall of a house so that it clears the roof eaves and gutters.
WOODWORKER Aug 1989 (v.93#8) pg. 744
Double folding-type garden steps. A short stepladder (4-ft tall) has steps on both sides. Ideal for tasks like pruning tall hedges. Reprinted from the September 1944 issue.
WOODWORKER Sep 1994 (v.98#9) pg. 106
Folding step stool (small step ladder) 27" tall.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1991 (v.15#1) pg. 54
Choosing and using ladders.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1978 (v.34#3) pg. 102
Tips on selecting and using ladders.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1984 (v.40#2) pg. 103
Simple attachment for a straight ladder makes it safer and easier to use on a roof. "Skis" make it easier to push ladder up toward the peak. Rubber-faced grippers then secure the ladder.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1985 (v.41#5) pg. 27
Tip on making and using a wedge to level an extension ladder.
WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1995 (v.51#3) pg. 21
Tip shows how to make a paint shelf for an extension ladder.
WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1996 (v.52#1) pg. 20
Tip shows how to make a simple rack for storying an extension ladder beneath ceiling joists.
WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1996 (v.52#3) pg. 14
Tip shows how to make removable tin can shoes for the feet of a stepladder to keep the feet from sinking into soft ground.
WORKBENCH Aug 1997 (v.53#4) pg. 10