Rockler Library Ladder User manual

Library Ladder
Assembly Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the Library Ladder Hardware Kit! These instructions will guide you
through the process of building a 7-step (8 foot) ladder. Familiarity with the instructions will make the process
easier to understand and more enjoyable.

3/8"
Diameter
1/8"
3/4" Diameter
Note: If
attaching
the optional
aluminum
spindle drill a
7/16" diameter
hole instead
21
21
13⁄4"
Wooden Step Ladder
1
113⁄8"31⁄2"
3/4" wide x
1/8" deep
dado
3/4"
3/4"
93⁄4"9"
12°
113⁄8"
9"
12°
31⁄2"
3/4"
3/4"
13⁄4"
955⁄8"
3/4" stock
flat cut
Rail End View
3/4"
Bullnose
125⁄8"
511⁄16"
9"
32°
25⁄8"
11⁄4"
12°
119⁄32"129⁄32"
185⁄16"
7/64" pilot
holes

2
   TxWxL Quantity
1 LeftLadderRail-Wood 3/4"x31⁄2"x955⁄8" 1
2 RightLadderRail-Wood 3/4"x31⁄2"x955⁄8" 1
3 WoodenStep 3/4"x41⁄2"x147⁄8" 7
4 WoodSpindle 11⁄4"Diameterx163⁄8" 1
5 AluminumDecorativeSpindle(49958and48633,soldseparately) 11⁄8"Diameterx163⁄8" 1
PARTS LIST - 8' WOODEN STEP LADDER
163⁄8"
145⁄8"
11⁄4"
Diameter
3/4"
Diameter
3/4" Radius
1/2"
1/2"
41⁄2"
147⁄8"
3/4"
7 Step (8 Foot) Ladder Plan
1. Cut Ladder Rails (1 and 2) to size. Shape edges to a
3/4" radius bullnose. Cut dadoes, 3/4" wide x 1/8"
deep. Drill for #10 screws, cap nuts and spindle.
2. Cut the Steps (3) to size. Bullnose front and
back edges.
3. Prepare or turn Wood Spindle (4) or purchase
the optional Aluminum Decorative Spindle (5).
4. Mask dadoes and ends of steps (glue surfaces) for
finishing process.
5. Finish ladder components with stain and three
coats of clear finish, sanding between coats.
7/8"
4
3
Top View
Step End View
Reference the Track Height and Ladder Rail
Length Diagram on page 7 for taller ladders

113⁄8"
31⁄2"
125⁄8"
511⁄16"
9"
32°
25⁄8"
11⁄4"7/16"
Diameter
12°
2
1
21
119⁄32"
129⁄32"
3/4"
93⁄4"9"
12°
Cast Metal Step Ladder
3
185⁄16"
955⁄8"
113⁄8"
9"
12°
31⁄2"
3/4"
3/4" stock
flat cut
Rail End View
3/4"
Bullnose
102°
21⁄16"
3/8"
Diameter

4
   TxWxL Quantity
1 LeftLadderRail-Wood 3/4"x31⁄2"x955⁄8" 1
2 RightLadderRail-Wood 3/4"x31⁄2"x955⁄8" 1
5 AluminumDecorativeSpindle 11⁄8”Diameterx163⁄8” 1
6 CastStep 3/4"x41⁄2"x145⁄8" 7
7 ConnectorBolts 1/4"-20x3/4" 30
8 CapNut(7/8"longbarrel) 1/4"-20 28
PARTS LIST - 8' CAST STEP LADDER
7 Step (8 Foot) Ladder Plan
1. Cut Ladder Rails (1 and 2) to size and shape edges
to a 3/4" radius bullnose.
2. Drill 3/8" holes according to plan for mounting
the Cast Steps (6). Drill a 7/16" hole for mounting
the Aluminum Decorative Spindle (5).
3. Finish ladder components with stain and three
coats of clear finish, sanding between coats.
6
5
7
8
Reference the Track Height and Ladder Rail
Length Diagram on page 7 for taller ladders
Cast Step End View
21⁄16"

Ladder Track Installation
1. Mount Track Brackets (17) with Pan Head
Screws (20) to a secure fixture (bookcase, cabinet,
wall, etc.) Space brackets every 32-36 inches
along track. Reference the track height diagram
on page 7.
2. Measure the width of your fixture to determine the
amount of 6' tracks (21) needed. Use Track
Unions (19)to connect tracks together. Space
Track Unions (19) as to not interfere with Track
Brackets (17). Track should extend 11⁄8" beyond
outer Track Brackets (17) for Track End Caps (18)
to fit properly. Fig. 1.
Note: For applications wider than 6', you will need
additional sections of 6' track. In the event you
need to shorten any length of track, divide all
tracks evenly for best results, e.g., for a 16' run,
order three 6' tracks and cut all to 5'4".
3. Assemble Track (21) to Track Brackets (17) and
install Track End Caps (19).
Note: The brackets are tight fitting, a rubber
mallet and block of wood may be required
to attach.
1. Begin ladder assembly. Glue the Wood Spindle (4)
and Wooden Steps (3) into place. Add #10 x 21⁄2"
Washer Head Screws (13) for steps. Start
with one rail at time. 7/64" pilot holes are
recommended to minimize binding or splitting.
2. Attach Step Rods (11) and Cap Nuts (12). Fig. 2.
5
Ladder Track Installation
   Quantity
 9 HookBracketAssembly 2
10 WheelAssembly 2
11 StepRod 7
12 CapNuts(5/8"longbarrel) 14
PARTS LIST - LADDER HARDWARE    Quantity

13 #10x21⁄2"WasherHeadScrews 28
14 #14x3/4"PanHeadScrews 2
15 1/4-20x35mmConnectorBolts 6
16 1/4-20Acornnuts 6
18
17
Fig.1
Fig.2
11
12
1/8" Deep Dado
14 16
18
13
15
9
19 10
17
20
3/8" Thru Hole
11⁄8"
21
Rail
3
Rail
12
11
Wooden Step Ladder Assembly

90°
6
Ladder Assembly
PARTS LIST - LADDER HARDWARE    Quantity
17 TrackBracket* Variable
18 TrackEndCap* Variable
19 TrackUnion* Variable
20 #12x11⁄2"PanHeadScrews* Variable
   Quantity

21 6'Track*(NotShown) Variable
3. Drill holes and install Hook Bracket Assemblies (9)
to Ladder Rails (1 and 2) using Connector
Bolts (15) and Acorn Nuts (16). Center
components between Aluminum Decorative
Spindle (4). Fig. 3.
4. Dry fit Wheel Assemblies (10) to ladder.
Attach ladder to track and place in the climbing
position (steps parallel to the floor). Adjust
Wheel Assemblies (10) vertical to the floor.
Fig. 4. Drill and attach Connector Bolts (15)
and Acorn Nuts (16) for top of Wheel
Assembly (10). Bottom attaches with a 9/64"
pilot hole and a Pan Head Screw (14).
Note: For added strength and design, install Step
Brackets (42128, sold separately). Install 2 per step.
1. Begin Ladder Assembly. Attach Aluminum
Deocrative Spindle (5) and Cast Steps (6) to
just one rail using Cap Nuts (8) and Connector
Bolts (7). Fit the second rail on to the assembled
side and attach the rung and cast steps using
Cap Nuts and Connector Bolts (7). Fig. 5.
2. Drill holes and install Hook Bracket Assemblies (9)
to Ladder Rails (1 and 2) using Connector Bolts (15)
and Acorn Nuts (16). Center components between
the Aluminum Decorative Spindle (4). Fig. 3.
3. Dry fit Wheel Assemblies (10) to ladder.
Attach ladder to track and place in the climbing
position (steps parallel to the floor). Adjust
Wheel Assemblies (10) vertical to the floor. Fig. 4.
Drill and attach Connector Bolts (15) and Acorn
Nuts (16) for top of Wheel Assembly (10). Bottom
attaches with a 9/64" pilot hole and a Pan Head
Screw (14).
*notincludedinkit
Fig.3
Fig.4
Fig.5
9
5
4
10
7
86
Rail
Rail
Note: Step Rods (11), Cap Nuts (12) and Washer
Head Screws (13) will not be used for Cast
Step Ladders.
Cast Metal Step Ladder Assembly

8'
9'
10'
Rev08/12
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©2012 Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
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Making a 9',10', or Taller Ladder
Good news – it’s easy!
Here’s how to increase the height of your ladder
beyond 8' in one foot increments: Simply add 113⁄8"
to the length of your ladder rails and build one more
step into the ladder structure for each additional foot
of height you would like your ladder to reach.
933⁄4"
116"
1047⁄8"
7
Taller Ladder Heights
1183⁄8"
107"
955⁄8"
Ladder
Rail Length
Ladder
Track Height
Ladders shown in climbing position