How to make stilts

About the measurements, the wood size and Materials

A bit about the measurements given

Note: The measurements are given in both standard (inches) and metric (millimetres).
The measurements are given in inches first, followed by millimeters in brackets (mm).
The standard (inch) measurements are best suited to North America and the metric (mm) measurements are best suited to Australasia.
The standard (inch) sizes are not an exact match to their equivalent metric (mm) sizes. So use one or the other.

A bit about the wood size

The legs are of 2×2 (50 mm x 50 mm) stock, and the footrests are of 2×4 (50 mm x 100 mm) stock.

2×2 actually finishes at 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″, and 2×4 actually finishes at 1-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
That is the ‘actual’ or true size (North America).

And the metric equivalent…

50 mm x 50 mm actually finishes at approximately 45 mm x 45 mm, and 50 mm x 100 mm actually finishes at approximately 45 mm x 90 mm.
That is the ‘actual’ or true size (Australasia).

Materials you will need

• Legs: Two pieces of 2×2 (50 mm x 50 mm) wood at 75″ (1905 mm) long.

• Footrests (option #1): Two pieces of 2×4 (50 mm x 100 mm) wood at 7″ (178 mm) long.
• Four 3/8″ (10 mm) carriage (coach) bolts that are 6″ (150 mm) long, with washers & wing nuts.

• Footrests (option #2): Two pieces of 2×4 (50 mm x 100 mm) wood at 7″ (178 mm) long.
• Two 3/8″ (10 mm) carriage (coach) bolts that are 6″ (150 mm) long, with washers & wing nuts.
• Two 2″ x 5″ (50 mm x 125mm) galvanized joist hangers. Note: If you can only purchase longer joist hangers, then cut to suit.

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