PORTABLE STEP #2

TO MAKE

  1. Empty or drink 7 cans of Boost!
  2. Pierce a hole in the centre top & bottom of 1 can
  3. Place 6 cans around this can
  4. Wind 2" parcel tape around & around forming a hexagonal grouping. Don't leave gaps. Use lots of tape. Tread on the cans to check they lay flat.
  5. Thread a doubled cord through both holes in the middle can with a wire.
  6. Duct tape the ends of cord to cans securely underneath. Check that cord can't be pulled out from other side.
  7. Knot other end of cord at 12" intervals for holding at adjustable height
  8. Tape. over & over, top and bottom of can assembly. No gaps left. No can movement possible. Use lots of tape.
  9. When completely covered, the platform-step can support a weight of 350lbs but weighs only 12 oz.
  10. Any nutrition can is OK. Boost, NuBasics etc. 4" high or Ensure 3-1/2"
EXTRAS

  1. Spray the parcel tape with decorator paint (as right) or cover with coloured duck tape (as above).
  2. Use single 1/4"' smooth nylon rope instead of cord (as above).