Stairs-transformer with your own hands

The aluminum transformer ladder is a very convenient and useful thing for home, compact, multifunctional and easily movable. The most common version of this device is the 4x4 ladder. This marking means that the ladder consists of 4 sections of 4 steps each. These parts move independently from each other in an arbitrary direction, depending on the need.

In what capacity can the staircase transformer be used?

1. Like a classic stepladder( ladder).
2. As a building in the form of a letter P( desktop with steps on both sides).
3. As a two-sided stepladder.
4. In the form of a ladder with a curved edge.

What is a good folding ladder transformer?

1. It can be used on irregularly shaped surfaces.
2. Sections can change their location, which allows you to reach hard-to-reach places.
3. This ladder is universal and mobile.
4. The transforming stepladder is quite reliable.
5. The assembled staircase transformer is compact, which facilitates its storage.

What to look for when choosing a ladder-transformer

1. Check the reliability of fasteners and retaining clips.
2. It's good if the steps are corrugated( this will save you from accidental falls).
3. The parts of the ladder must have clear geometric contours.
4. Check the structure for stability.
5. The base must not run smoothly or leave scratches on it.

Classification of staircases-transformers

1. Household( for home use) ladders of the ladder-transformers allow working at a height of 0.5 to 3 m.
2. Professional staircases-transformers are made up of a large number of sections with an increased level of strength. They are telescopic( retractable) and folding( components can be combined in any order).

The most important feature of professional stairs-transformers, in contrast to similar households, remains the value of the weight load that the structure can withstand. The highest value of this value is 150 kg. These specialized ladders are usually equipped with stronger fasteners and fixing parts capable of withstanding a high weight, as well as a large number of sections that can have up to 10 steps.

Accessories for stairs-transformers

Not many experts are familiar with the existing practical additions, invented and produced to bring the ladder-transformer to the universal version. What can we say about the average beginner-repairer-lover. So, get acquainted!

1. Extension racks. Special parts are attached using screws located in the stairs of the ladder-transformer. Suitable for high-altitude work.
2. Additional supports. They increase the stability of the structure. Fastening of such supports is made using the same screws and two brackets.
3. Nozzles on the legs. This can be a kind of rollers( to simplify the movement of the structure) or tips with sharpened ends( to ensure adhesion to the ground plane) or rubber balancing plates( anti-slip).All these attachments make it possible to operate the ladder under various relief conditions.
4. Parts for securing and retaining loads. Such parts of high-strength steel are placed directly on the steps or in the places where they are adjacent to the posts. Such details are created for comfortable placement of tools and other other useful tools at hand for the employee.

Safety rules for operating the

Ladder-Transformer To avoid stumbling with stairs, some safety rules must be followed.

1. Before climbing the ladder, check its stability.
2. When working above 1.3 m, use a safety belt.
3. Ask someone to hedge you from below.
4. Do not arrange a ladder on the steps of the stairwells.
5. Do not attempt to reach objects that are more than 1 m from the top of the ladder.
6. Do not use the ladder-transformer at the same time with welding, pneumatic and electrical equipment if you work alone.

The most popular manufacturers of stairs-transformers

• KRAUSE;
• VIRA;
• Portuleiter;
• SSS "LUCH".

However, the products of these popular brands are much more expensive than the goods of unknown companies. Although, the quality of these samples is often quite tolerable. Ie, if you need a home stepladder, and not a ladder to work in dangerous places, then you can give preference to a cheaper product of a lesser known brand.

If there is a hunt and certain abilities, it would be nice to build some kind of such a modular ladder yourself.

How to build an exclusive stepladder transformer yourself?

As a rule, all works within the house are carried out at a height of up to 3 meters, and, therefore, in everyday life there is no acute need to buy a large ladder. And you can do a little yourself.

What should I stock?

• pipes made of steel with a thickness of 2 mm: Ø = 30 mm, L = 2000 mm - 2 pcs;Ø = 30 mm, L = 1500 mm - 2 pieces;Ø = 30 mm, L = 330 mm - 9 pieces( per steps);
• 22 sets of M8x70 connecting bolts with nuts and washers;
• sheet steel 3 mm thick( 30 mm x 1000 mm);
• drill and drill bit;
• wrenches.

Manufacturing process

1. Take a 2 meter pipe, pull away from the edge 300 mm and drill a hole for the bolt.
2. Make 5 more of the same holes along the pipe in 300 mm increments.
3. Do the same with the second 2 meters and with two 1.5-meter pipes.
4. In the workpiece for the steps, drill on both sides of the hole, leaving the edge 15 mm.
5. From sheet steel, cut two yokes, drill from both sides through the hole at a distance of 15 mm from the edges.
6. Bend the clamp, giving it the shape of the surface of the pipe.
7. From the same steel sheet, make closed-form couplings. Their loose ends are better welded or riveted. Place the couplings at the level of the second step from above.
8. Make holes at the ends of 1.5-meter tubes, 15 mm from the edges.
9. Fasten the yokes on the long pipes.
10. Insert the ends of 1.5-meter tubes with the clutches on them.
11. Connect all with bolts.
12. Attach the steps.
13. Put on rubber feet on the feet.
14. Make a hook 6 mm thick and 600 mm long. It is necessary to ensure that the two sides of the ladder are not disengaged under the weight of the worker( you can buy already ready in the construction shop).

As a basis, you can take other raw materials, not just steel.

Materials from which you can make a stepladder

• wood;
• steel;
• aluminum;
• is dural.

Make a straight ladder out of a double staircase is very simple. To do this, remove the hook and lift a part of the ladder from the 1.5-meter tubes upwards, securing them with couplings.

Making a chair-transformer

What is a stool-transformer better than a stair-transformer?

1. When assembled, the object serves as a chair and does not require a special storage space.
2. Easily converted into a small ladder.
3. The length of the ladders is enough to screw in the bulb or get the book from the rack.
4. Simply manufactured.

What should I cook?

• a sheet of wood 15-20 mm thick( a pine board or plywood is suitable);
• finishing composition( paint, stain or varnish);Screws
• 45 mm with countersunk heads;
• joinery glue and PVA;
• electric jigsaw;
• loop piano - 400 mm.

Manufacturing process

1. Cut out large wood legs of 100x725 mm( 4 pcs.) And footsteps 38x180 mm( 2 pcs.), 100x420 mm( 2 pcs.).
2. Now cut out the holders: 120x345 mm( 2 pcs.), 105x345 mm( 1 pc.).
3. Cut out the top step 270x445 mm( 1 piece).
4. Take out the details for creating the sliding steps:

• middle legs 100x470 mm( 4 pcs.) And small legs 100x215 mm( 2 pcs.);
• footboards 100x400 mm( 2 pcs);
• of the stage 180x298 mm( 2 pcs.);
• of the rear kingpin 105x300 mm( 1 pc);
• front ends 90x22 mm( 3 pcs).

1. A little round off all the corners of the parts.
2. Drill holes for fixing screws.
3. Perform a test assembly to identify existing defects and inaccuracies.
4. Correct the defects, customize the details.
5. Use glue for final assembly. Connect in turn: large legs and footsteps, upper and lower arms and a step-seat.
6. Then fasten the middle legs to the thongs with the front and rear ferrules.
7. Now attach the small legs and steps.
8. Open the staircase with a varnish three times.

Depending on the materials available and your preferences, you can cover the stool-transformer with stain or paint, or decorate it somehow differently. Remember at the same time that this product will not be hidden in the closet, but will remain in sight, which means that it should look like this, respectively.