How to Repair a Broken Attic Stair Unit

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5 жыл бұрын

Changing out the entire attic stair unit can be potentially very difficult to do for homeowners. Often times the unit can be repaired rather than replaced. Over years of wear attic stair ladders can break. This video show how to repair the stair that has broken.
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@samis6431 3 ай бұрын

Un travail étonnant et bien réalisé avec des techniques simples. Vous êtes vraiment très intelligent. Je vous remercie

@PawPawsWorkShop 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words

@abelcerrillo2162 Жыл бұрын

I have todo the exact repair and this video really helped . THANK YOU SIR.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome. I’m glad that I could help with your problem

@joelzerns4525 Жыл бұрын

I had the exact thing happen to my garage attic ladder. Great video and instructions. Unfortunately I do not have the proper tools to fabricate this piece of wood. Outstanding video!!!!😀

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for watching

@pauldardeau5532 4 ай бұрын

Nice work and great video, sir! Thanks for sharing it.

@PawPawsWorkShop 4 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching

@ArlynEmrys 9 ай бұрын

I wood glued 3/4-inch ply to the outside after drilling holes where the wires go through.. thought it might be stronger. But I like the 2x4 cut in half idea, you've done here, for more damaged legs.

@PawPawsWorkShop 9 ай бұрын

If the plywood is glued to the outside it will interfere with the operation of the stairs

@michaelcopeland3573 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! Perfect timing!

@PawPawsWorkShop 4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@nebegdj5954 5 жыл бұрын

nice work father paw , love you , god bless you

@PawPawsWorkShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@nebegdj5954 5 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop good morning father paw i have just seen you comments i am very hapy the time now in my country is 14.06 and in your country is 08.06 so have a nice and peacful day ,god bless you father pawlove you .

@PawPawsWorkShop 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will have a great day with my grandkids.

@nebegdj5954 5 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop hhi father the woodwork is it you hobby or a job , thank you father paw.

@teddywilliamson3547 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paw Paw!

@PawPawsWorkShop 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it useful. Thank you very much.

@PawPawsWorkShop 5 жыл бұрын

The hinge is a specialized hinge and as far I know you can only get them from the manufacturer

@rabbit_herder_420 3 жыл бұрын

you got a nice shop there

@PawPawsWorkShop 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@joedance14 Жыл бұрын

Nice work! Came across an older house where the attic ladder has no step support rod or truss rod beneath each step. Had trouble finding any. Thinking of using 1/4-20 all thread. Would appreciate any feedback or suggestions.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

That solution should work just fine. Thanks for watching

@janecvs7154 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could HIRE him! Great video & instructions.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching the channel

@lloydboone7185 Жыл бұрын

Great informative video. Do you think it’s should be Notch where the treads go in ? I have two attic stairs i need to repair with the same issue

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Yes, the notch give a mechanical structure to the steps more than just a bolt or screw will provide

@j.d.survivoroutdoors4912 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I have a attic ladder that has a broken slat on the second step. Could you let me know where to find a replacement slat? I appreciate your help, Thanks

@PawPawsWorkShop 4 жыл бұрын

You most likely will not be able to get a replacement. Just make your own from a 1x4

@99Romans58 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Paw Paw, great video - thank you. I have the same question as Ardent Amateur :) I think that I have the exact same stairs and cannot find any sort of identification on them. Do you know who made your stairs? Thank you very much.

@PawPawsWorkShop 2 жыл бұрын

I sorry, I do not know the manufacturer. This stair unit is over forty years old. Not name can be found

@99Romans58 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Wow, thank you so much for your quick response. And of course, no apology necessary at all. Thank you for your very informative videos. You are a very nice man - thank you.

@rock4ever720 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know where I might be able to purchase the rod(s) and the square nails? I can't seem to find them anywhere. Maybe they aren't sold separately, which is why you stated to keep them?

@PawPawsWorkShop 4 жыл бұрын

You could use all thread rods and the square nails are available at many local hardware stores. The big box stores do not carry them. Thank you very much.

@rock4ever720 4 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you!!

@lrekrap8120 5 жыл бұрын

where can you buy the pivot hinges or section hinge from

@crystalhine7398 4 жыл бұрын

Amazon

@jamesfoley-jp2sd 11 ай бұрын

How to get ladder to raise and close

@PawPawsWorkShop 11 ай бұрын

Must be square to the opening. Look at the springs. Sometimes they are loose or need to be replaces

@liviasarmiento2378 Жыл бұрын

Hi,The attic staircase is 40 years old and the arm to close it doesn't work for me, it was damaged, how do I repair it please.

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there are no parts that I am aware to repair the stair unit which means you must fabricate your own parts or repair the damaged arm

@jamesfoley-jp2sd 11 ай бұрын

How to get unit to raise all the way up

@PawPawsWorkShop 11 ай бұрын

Hope my answer helped you from the previous comment

@callmecordelia7181 3 жыл бұрын

Can anyone tell me what brand of stairs these are and if they were manufactured before 2010, or 2010 or after? I need to order replacement hinges for my attic stairs and they look exactly like these.

@PawPawsWorkShop 3 жыл бұрын

Hello again, I think I just answered this question above.

@99Romans58 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop Hello Paw Paw, great video - thank you. I have the same question as Ardent Amateur :) I think that I have the exact same stairs and cannot find any sort of identification on them. Do you know who made your stairs? Thank you very much.

@rickferris6987 2 жыл бұрын

@@99Romans58 @Paw Paw’s WorkShop Mine looks exactly the same too. I found a manufacturer's stamp on mine. It reads: "LOK/TREAD EXCEL. MFGD. ONLY BY MFS. MEMPHIS, TENN 38112" I did some searching, and that seems to refer to the Memphis Folding Stair company, the Excel model of ladder. I think they went out of business, however. I need to replace one or more of the treads. I saw the suggestion to just use 1x4's. Is pine the best choice or should I use some harder wood? Do you think the grooved surface on the top is important? I know it is for the non-slip feature, but wouldn't that just weaken the tread? I was thinking of applying some of that peel and stick non-slip stuff.

@rickferris6987 2 жыл бұрын

@@PawPawsWorkShop (I don't think the reply link in my other message worked, so I added this reply to get your attention to the other message.)

@johnlock3640 3 жыл бұрын

Woodprix is a good solution for every woodworker.

@PawPawsWorkShop 3 жыл бұрын

This has been shown many many times. I prefer to make my own plans and solutions to problems.

@pargi7982 3 жыл бұрын

How to repair stairs with George Lucas

@PawPawsWorkShop 3 жыл бұрын

lol

@lunnymav 3 жыл бұрын

I mean.......

@jamesfoley-jp2sd 11 ай бұрын

Unit will not raise all the way up

@PawPawsWorkShop 11 ай бұрын

Hope my answer help in the other comment

@firstlast-yn4qg 4 ай бұрын

people who run their hand over the sawblade should not make public videos.

@PawPawsWorkShop 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your concern. Safety is always a top priority. My hands and fingers definitely stay away from the blade.

@SonicOrbStudios Жыл бұрын

Anyone else cringe watching him use the table saw?

@PawPawsWorkShop Жыл бұрын

I have sense changed the camera angle in my videos. I’m actually further away from the blade than it appears. Thank you very much for your concern