Use a hacksaw if the ladder is metal and a wood saw if the ladder is wood images 2 and 3.
How to make folding attic ladder.
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From the ceiling below the attic align the ladder template with the nails you nailed through the ceiling.
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Step 2 go up to the attic and with a hammer tap a nail through the ceiling by the joist as a starting place to cut your rough opening.
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After you are done tracing the template cut an opening in the ceiling using a hand saw.
If there is ample space you can do a pull down ladder that folds out as explained in this article.
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Cut one of the halves again but this time divide it up so that you have 2 3 of the ladder in one piece and a smaller piece.
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Unfold the lowest section of the ladder and cut the straight legs just enough for the feet to sit correctly on the floor.
In total you should have three sections of ladder.
Re attach the feet using wrenches image 4.
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Now collect some screws and connect it to the longest section of the ladder and on the door that will open from the ceiling.
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Pick the type of attic access ladder you need or want based on where you decide to place the ladder.
Step 5 create the folding ladder.
Make the folding ladder now use hinges to put together the ladder.
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