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I built a set for a client in a log home I built several years ago. The down stairs was to be a master bath and bedroom with a library above. When he saw the view of the lake from the upstairs window the whole thing changed. I built my stairs from just a description that a friend gave me. They worked extremely well and the client loved them. If you like, send me an e-mail at [email protected] and I will e-mail you some pictures. They’re worth a lot more than a verbal description.
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I built a set for a client in a log home I built several years ago. The down stairs was to be a master bath and bedroom with a library above. When he saw the view of the lake from the upstairs window the whole thing changed. I built my stairs from just a description that a friend gave me. They worked extremely well and the client loved them. If you like, send me an e-mail at [email protected] and I will e-mail you some pictures. They're worth a lot more than a verbal description.
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Email? Just post em so we can all see.
*Yeah !!! What Ryan sed !!!
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Mike;
Check out the nice ladder in Fine Homebuilding's Annual Issue on Homes. I think it's on page 71. A nice set up with 3 stringers/ offset treads and a handrail made of channel. Looks easy , hell I don't even need one and I'm thinking about making one!
Bill
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I am building a home with a loft and in order to save space I would like to use a ship ladder for access. Anyone know where I cand find plans for one?
*You don't need plans, you don't need any STINKING PLANS! Since it is all about proportions, you can work it out right there at home. Now, for details you simply use a 1/4" roundover in the router (hit every edge except the bottom of the legs), cut in some handholes (3 x 6" every 16-18"), dado for the treads (dado is set at some acute angle to stringers consequent to run and rise)(treads are kerfed 1/8" deep parallel to length), the hardwood of your choice (mahog. for authenticity), heavy varnish (2# cut) and you're done. For any hardware, use bronze. Aye matey, 'tis a thing of beauty.Of course, what I have described is typical more of a yacht than of a ship. For a true ship's ladder, you simply need to gather some cordage and start making those ratlines. That would be over dere in Knots, under macrame.Still unconvinced? Try the back of Wooden Boat magazine.
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Mark, thanks for your reply. Email has been sent as you requested.
Mike