Step 55: Monkey Ladder Assembly
Part 2
Note: Pre-drill all holes using a 1/8” drill bit before installing the Lag Screws.
D:
At bottom of (551) MK Posts attach (552) MK Ground with 2 (G22) 5/16 x 5” Hex Bolts (with lock washer, flat
washer and t-nut).
Be sure to keep the bolts loose.
(fig. 55.4 and 55.5)
E:
Make sure the assembly is square and then attach 1 (553) Lower Diagonal to each end of (552) MK Ground
with 1 (WB9) 5/16 x 2-1/8” Wafer Bolt (with flat washer and t-nut), keeping the bolts loose, and to each (551)
MK Post with 1 (WL5) 1/4 x 2-1/2” Wafer Lag (with flat washer). Once lag screws are installed tighten all bolts
from Steps D & E. (fig. 55.4 and 55.5)
2 x
5/16 x 5” Hex Bolt (5/16” lock washer, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” t-nut)
2 x
5/16 x 2-1/8” Wafer Bolt (5/16” flat washer & 5/16” t-nut)
2 x
1/4 x 2-1/2” Wafer Lag (1/4” flat washer)
Hardware
Wood Parts
1 x
MK Ground FSC 5/4 x 6 x 55-1/4”
2 x
Lower Diagonal FSC 2 x 3 x 37”
552
553
1/4” Flat
Washer
5/16”
T-Nut
5/16” Flat
Washer
5/16”
T-Nut
WB9
WL5
WL5
WB9
WL5
WB9
5/16” Flat
Washer
5/16” Lock
Washer
551
551
552
553
553
G22
G22
Fig. 55.4
Fig. 55.5
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