Step 1 - Cut the 2x2 lumber into the following lengths:
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2 @ 2'-0"
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2 @ 1'-6"
Step 2 - Cut the plywood plates using a bandsaw.
Step 3 - Clamp plywood and 2x2 in place and drill 5/16" holes completely through for bolts.
Step 4 - Insert 4 bolts, nuts and 8 washers. Tighten nuts and bolts with two 1/2" boxhead wrenches.
Step 5 - Repeat steps 2 through 4 to attach wood plates to the top of stilts with 2 bolts on each stilt. Sandwich a 16 inch length of velcro between the plate and stilt. The side of my calf will rest against this wooden plate held in place by the velcro.
Step 6 - Attach the two wooden foot plates to the stilts using 3 - two inch steel screws in each plate. Then attach additional lengths of velcro around foot plates, screwing them to the underside of the plates with 3/4" screws and fender washers.
Step 7 - Using a mat knife or box cutter, carefully cut a slit in two tennis balls and attach them to the bottoms of the stilts. This may require additional means to keep them in place such as screws or tape.
Step 8 - Practic and enjoy! Some minor adjustments may be required as to the placement of velcro straps and foot pads. These should be able to be modified even after construction.
