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I've got a step stool very similar to this one: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Retro-Mid-Century-Folding-Steps-Stool-Tubular-Metal-Formica/283997174647?hash=item421f8cfb77:g:KpEAAOSwq4tfOtEx
I can't safely use it because it bends/wobbles side-to-side (ie left to right). I think this is because the cross braces have separated themselves from the uprights and aren't giving sufficient support (on mine the cross braces are tubular)
My question is this; what would be a neat way of securing new reinforcing bars?
I have some spare m8 threaded bar so thought about drilling holes in the uprights in line with the cross braces, and either; a) putting domed nuts on the outside, or b) drilling and tapping the bar and using some sort of Chicago screw type of fixing.
Any other bright ideas?
It's got a certain charm to it so I originally spent too much repairing it because I mistakenly thought it was my late Grandmother's rather than a random builders. So I don't want to go overboard.
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