A step-ladder is indispensable not only in the house, but also in the apartment. This necessary device will help you make repairs, get things from the mezzanine, screw in a light bulb, wash windows. In short, a stepladder is a real helper in household chores. And now aluminum models are very popular, which practically weigh nothing. They are simple in design, easy to assemble and take up little space. These ladders usually have a handy handrail on top that you can hold on to with one hand. Only one problem remains: how to hold the tools for work, if one hand is busy with work, and the other is holding on to the handrail? There are three options in this case: endlessly go up and down the stairs to take the right thing, place tools in pockets or on a belt, or use a tool organizer that attaches directly to stepladder. YouTube channel author On TV review believes that such an organizer is the most convenient option from the listed ones. And he offers to look at his own, made with his own hand.
Read in the article
- 1 What materials are needed for a ladder organizer
- 2 How to fix an organizer on a ladder
- 3 Simple organizer design: little tweaks
- 4 Other options for upgrading the ladder
What materials are needed for a ladder organizer
What is important in designing a ladder organizer? It is necessary that it be lightweight, durable, holds tools well and does not interfere with folding and unfolding the ladder. Therefore, the best material for this purpose is plastic. For a functional shelf, you need a piece of sewer pipe. Its length should be equal to the distance between the ladder posts.
In addition, 4 bolts will come in handy. Use a dremel or sturdy scissors to cut the pipe.
How to fix an organizer on a ladder
The organizer will be mounted on the handrail at such a height that when folding the ladder, it does not fall under the steps and does not interfere. So a distance of about 35 cm above the top step would be the best choice.
If you use wing nuts on the bolts, the organizer can be easily removed if necessary.
Simple organizer design: little tweaks
So, the organizer itself consists of a piece of plastic sewer pipe. In it, you need to cut a "door" about a third of the circle.
Another part of the organizer is attached to the handrail separately. This is a small piece of pipe about 10-15 cm long. In it, as in the main part, you need to make a couple of holes for the bolts.
Other options for upgrading the ladder
This is not the only way to improve the folding ladder. What else can you think of? For example - a hanging platform on which you can put a bucket of paint. Hooks are required to secure it.
To increase the stability of the high ladder, additional supports are used, which are screwed to the main posts. If necessary, the main legs can be lengthened by inserting metal pipes into them and securing them with bolts.
If you are using a ladder for a large home library, then it would be logical to attach rollers to the legs, then the ladder will move easily and quickly. And if you need to put the ladder on the ground so that its legs do not sink into the ground, nozzles with a flat platform will come in handy.
Many of the listed ladder accessories are available from folding ladder manufacturers. In addition, here is a small overview of such devices:
How would you rate a stepladder organizer idea? What additions would you make to the presented model? Maybe you have your own developments in this direction? Write about it in the comments!