@woodworkerswifey: DIY ladder that won't rack So many of the DIY loft, playhouse, and bunkbed ladder builds you find online use nails or screws. This rock solid ladder uses joinery, instead. I know what you're thinking - that sounds like a real pain. But it isn't, thanks to dovetail mortise and tenons made with a router. Spring 2025 we made a timber frame style ladder using our "big jig." A number of viewers complained that the treads weren't parallel to the ground. We took your suggestions to heart and designed pieces that allow you to make mortises at an angle using a router and router jig. If you already own a 2x jig, make sure to check out our Etsy shop for the new stairs and ladder pack. There are new mortise side index pieces available with 15, 30, and 45º angles so you can make stairs and ladders more quickly and easily.