WoodWorks

Season 2, Episode 5: Oak Stepladder

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Designed for heavy use as well as good looks, this stepladder is crafted from quarter-sawn white oak -- which is known for its durability. The footprint of the ladder gives you solid support, and the steps and top are set into dado grooves and fastened with screws. To hide the screw heads, proud tenon caps are cut from rosewood, beveled and set into square mortises. For a decorative touch, strips of rosewood cap the front of each step.