Folding Wooden Stepladder

Step 8: Back support

You can see the parts which make up the back support. In the plans the stretchers between the back supports are placed on top and fastened with through-dowels.

I made my stretchers fit between the back supports instead, and used blind dowel joints. I think this is more attractive and it is very strong and sturdy.

I made a simple jig with a piece of scrap to make lining up the dowel holes easy.