A Ladder for my Loft | My Hardest Glue-Up Ever!

[@fdort3971]

@AprilWilkerson I love your energy! The loft turned out great! The outside shot of your mini balcony...I had no idea how big your roof is! I have a suggestion. Using the mini balcony as the access, make a small viewing deck off a widows walk!

[@OldSneelock]

Pick up something from everything you do. The tape shim in the mortice template is a great idea. 😁😎

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you find my videos useful. Thanks for watching.

[@dushandesilva2595]

Can ask if you screwed the bottom of the stairs to the floor? Or is it simply sitting on the floor?

[@debvonr6786]

Love that you still wave bye. I remember your corner of the garage workspace where I first started following you. I wouldn't even call it a shop. Most of the comments back then were from older men, woodworkers for years, giving you tips and encouragement. I always thought they were like kindly grandfathers, happy to pass on their knowledge to a hardworking, interested kid. And look at you now! Teaching us as you learn. Never stop! You and your 'family' of makers are the best of you tube. Thank you.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw, thank you for your kind words. And thanks for staying along for the ride. :)

[@brianmacadam4793]

Whenever possible these days I use tapered mating geometry in my assemblies. The taper allows for flexibility in assembly and the bits aren't too expensive and if used carefully will last.

[@TheRich4187]

Very nice finish! I love the glass rails. Can barely tell they're even there so you can see everything clearly!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! I love the look. Thanks for watching.

[@AndyCallaway]

"I hope the wonder never fades" - Words to live by. 👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@peggykhiev2884]

This journey has been soooo inspiring! 🎉Thank you for sharing!

[@cporter1775]

Great job! Similar build for me, just dovetailed treads and risers making easy assembly

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sabrina_sp]

You are so inspiring, April! I remember when you started and your (know seemingly) “simple” projects. It’s amazing being able to see all that you have learned and built. Hoping I can do the same!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Remember, learn from any mistakes and never give up. You can do anything you set your mind to. Thanks for staying along for the ride. :)

[@PatrickHoodDaniel]

The colors look really nice!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Yes, I just love it. Thanks for watching.

[@williambuckley1185]

Hi April. I have to say you are very inspiring. I am glad you do video's showing your work step by step and never boring to watch. building things is a journey for sure. I do watch a lot of wood working videos and as I see it, everyone has their own style and all are good to watch and learn from. I have a 4 car garage which is all work shop and now I am older I bought a laser engraver cutter and it is not as strenuous. your loft is a great build and I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the Series. Thanks for watching.

[@louroberts5567]

Good morning, April! Thank you for posting this. I've built several loft ladders over the years and it is always refreshing to see how you build your projects in comparison. I have to be honest and say, I love your builds better! Maybe because "I" don't have to build them!😄 Thank you so much for sharing these videos. I absolutely enjoyed every second of this series! Your work is truly inspiring and I hope it helps the younger generations to put their ideas into action and watch them come to fruition as yours have. Have a wonderful week! God bless.

[@AprilWilkerson]

I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much!

[@bc-guy852]

Absolutely incredible April! Your skills are only superseded by your amazing ideas. The positivity in your videos is just additional inspiration and is a big part of why you've earned over a million subscribers! I think your YD Gold Play button could look very good up there in your loft; but I know you're not the type to brag! Congratulations April - fabulous project - fabulous channel!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching.

[@miamitreasurehunter]

April, I can’t thank you enough for inspiring me on my carpentry journey. I have followed you since your first video. My Garage shop is small, but like you my tools are more professional, my skills are growing, and my Wife and i bought our home, so many home improvements. Thank you for sharing your journey, i owe you so much for what i have learned from you. Love your new home, it is stunning!! Kelly, Pompano Beach Florida

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoy my Channel and find it useful. Thanks for watching and best of luck on all future projects. Enjoy the build.

[@andrealavigne7824]

Woohoo - you did it, April! I'm super-impressed with the finished product. Looks awesome, & I'm glad you went with the glass railing, to keep the full beauty of the loft in view. Thank you for taking us along. Looking forward to what you have next, whatever that may be. Hope you have a wonderful day! :)

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed the Series. Thanks for watching.

[@davidscott3046]

seeing you so happy April, make everyone feel great i hope, meeting you at Wood dust in Melbourne was bloody awesome, you have traveled so far and thank you for the chance to go along on your journey, you use so much words of wisdom in your voiceovers, keep it up , from David

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.

[@compunurse]

I think it would be cool if you made a Firemans pole to slide down coming off the loft.

[@PatricesProjects]

Either the first or second of your videos I watched was when you were nervous about cutting a hole in your (first?) Shop wall to install a window type air conditioner. That was a long time ago. I love the beauty and functionality of the entire loft.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Yes, that was a bit ago for sure. It has been quite the journey. Thanks for staying along for the ride. :)

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

It’s awesome how you take a very large project like this Loft Series, or last year’s Deck Series and break it down into smaller manageable steps. I’m sure you have inspired many people to start building their own projects with this method. Well Done April!!! 😃👏👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Yes, you take it a step at a time and before you know it, it's finished. Thanks for watching.

[@gregorythomas333]

Your loft is fantastic! You have definitely given me some ideas for the future...thank you :)

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kenmachine9951]

❤👍 awesome job🎉🎉🎉 Ken NC

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@OriginalRaveParty]

It's been a superb project, skillfully executed. I'm sure that you are very proud and happy with the finished results 👏

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much! Yes, I absolutely love it! Thanks for watching.

[@TR-rz1xt]

Oh April - you are always such a delightful breath of fresh air and I can think of very few others who so richly deserve the life they've created for themselves A true inspiration - thank you for sharing this latest beautiful chapter - it's gorgeous.❤

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@arkansas1336]

A traditional cut in treads in the ladder's stringer similiar to a housed stair stringer would have eliminated all glue and metal fastners and you could have tightened the treads as your house and the ladder stringers go through their 5-10 years of humidity changes. But your ladder is well designed and you'll figure a way to tighten the treads as/if needed. Hopefully you'll consider using housed stringers (the proven old fashioned way to build stringers for tightening as the stairs age) in any future stair/ladder builds. Well done for this project!

[@markb42569]

Most excellent..... and impressive. Amazing what one can do when you set your mind to it.

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's right! Thanks for watching.

[@greenkitty6482]

You are absolutely inspiring and encouraging. Thanks for sharing your journeys.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@futublock]

Very lovely your loft, I'm loving it

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@Salmomlox]

Thank you for taking us along on your journey. You are awesome, April.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the Series. Thanks for watching.

[@GlendaVrolijk]

This is so awesome and beautiful done ✔️ 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@ianpearse4480]

Wow, that is so much cool advice/tips in one video. Thanks for sharing.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@northstarprepsteader]

Absolutely love what you did with the loft! I’m a creative too and totally understand how the mind keeps coming up with new ideas-usually faster than I can get current projects done 😅. You’re an inspiration!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@danaowen9014]

I realy love your vision on that loft, and that ladder came out better that i thought, i do like the glass panels, for your railing, how ever would it have patched better using the railing that you have down on the main floor? Just my opinion.

[@mehill00]

Lovely work and sentiment at the end!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@iainf6]

Fantastic series April👏👏👏👏👏

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@katherinecarroll3706]

April this loft looks great! I have been watching you from the beginning and have enjoyed the ride! Thanks for sharing.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for staying along for the ride. :)

[@bartmanstl]

This project turned out so great! Very imaginative and great use of the space. Enjoy the hell out of your new retreat and thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@evelynpasqua6968]

Bravo!! That’s a genius to have the ladder that looks outstanding.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Yes, I love the look. Thanks for watching.

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I know I experience the “Wonder of Building “ that you mentioned April. My shop time goes by so fast. I still grin at every project I have ever made. In short “Making “ makes me happy! 😊 😃😆

[@AprilWilkerson]

Love that! Yes, it's quite the feeling. Thanks for always watching.

[@privateprivate8366]

April, I wanted to thank you. I just watched the video on how you got started. I’m not a woodworker. I’m a lead graphic designer, at a global corporation. Yet, I know what it’s like to not have support, feel deflated, unmotivated and lose my way. I’m still making my way again and will be doing 3D printing. But, I think I speak for a lot of women, who’ve been surrounded by not just people who didn’t see possibilities for them, but actually did and wanted to kill that fire. Thank you.❤

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words and support. Remember, go at your own pace, learn from any mistakes and never, ever give up, You got this! High Five! Thanks for watching.

[@privateprivate8366]

@@AprilWilkerson 🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽

[@jbratt]

Every project you do gets better and better. You have your work cut out for you to up your game from this project. This is awesome. Thanks for the videos and looking forward to the next!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@Jones572]

You're totally awesome!! This, like so many of your other projects was fun to watch come together. "I have no idea what you're building next, but I'll see you their"!😎👍🏾

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@patrickbrown925]

Congratulations! I have enjoyed watching your loft journey. Carry on.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

April, your loft is absolutely beautiful! Everything you’ve accomplished looks great. The ladder is a great addition and the glue up looked difficult, but you did it! Thanks for sharing this one. Keep on building!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@billeakins2006]

you did a great job with not having any skills you build some of the most interesting projects I have ever seen kept up the great job

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@bobhobbs9369]

April I think you've done a really seriously fantastic job on building this,,,,, but I still say it needs banisters if not for safety (which I think should be apparent) then at least for aesthetics. but that's just me saying. but then it's yours you built it the way you wanted it all in all very great job 👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

At the end of video, it shows the custom built, glass railing already installed. Thanks for watching.

[@bobhobbs9369]

@@AprilWilkerson well I went back and watched it again and sure enough after very close scrutiny,,,,, my 76-year-old eyes did pick up the glass, now I feel like such a dummy my apologies

[@SugarSixes]

You're so creative and everything looks amazing! I found that a ladder just couldn't give me the ability to carry all the things up to my lpft that I wanted to put up there!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@MrVince8]

Wow! What a great job. This has to be top of the line when it comes to loft ladders.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@garydargan6]

I was about to ask when you were going to put in a railing. Then I saw the glass. It looks great.

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@jimrosson6702]

So very cool it turned out amazing great job April.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@nimivima]

Simply Wonderful !!! (Simplemente Maravilloso !!! )

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@brucehartweg4946]

Loft is awesome! Nice project, nice presentation of the series as well.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@MichaelMetcalf-xw3xm]

Thank you April I love watching your channel. Been watching for at least 4 years or more. ❤

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! So glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for staying for the ride. :)

[@drbosb]

Awesome ladder to complete the loft build! So glad to see the railing go up! lol!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Yes, as it was being custom built it took awhile for the Railing to arrive but I think it looks fabulous. Thanks for watching.

[@nicolasmahdavian1793]

This world needs more people like you in it. Keeping on doing what you do. You are an inspiration.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@terryclift6905]

What about a wire rail system so you don’t fall off accidentally 😢

[@richardhill4925]

Liked your ladder to the loft, did you put up any safety rails and I love your work shop

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes, at the very end of the video it shows the clear glass railing already installed. I love the look! Thanks for watching.

[@edwardholmes91]

It looks absolutely fantastic April! Such great work by you and Jacob. I've throughly enjoyed watching the series so far, and can't wait to see the railing install. I'd love to see a bit of a more detailed walkthrough of the design process too, if you're able to?

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

All done !! Well , for today anyway. You'll come up with something we are sure! The LOFT sure turned out great April, thanks for taking us along for the ride. It was a wonderful ride. Stay safe and keep up the fun around there. Fred.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the Series.

[@TeddyWalla]

incredible...simply amazing. I can't image how many hours you spent imagining...and then the easy part, building it all lol

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@chrisgriego549]

Turned out very cool. Love the ladder as support.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@KyleMerl]

Awesome job! That's a really cool space and such a clever way of using up that wasted space

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@akbychoice]

It is all really coming together nicely.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! I love the look! Thanks for watching.

[@davidmorgan7522]

Thanks for allowing us to join you in this journey! Absolutely fantastic! Idle time seems to always create more projects! Take care, Dave

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the Series. Thanks for watching.

[@VAXHeadroom]

I would HIGHLY recommend putting threaded rod between the stringers under at LEAST the middle rung of the ladder to keep the stringers from spreading. I had a similar loft ladder that failed that way while a young friend was visiting and he broke his arm. You do NOT want that to happen. We rebuilt the ladder with a threaded rod under every rung...

[@ralphwoodard609]

So far everything looks great April. In my humble opinion, though, I think 25° would’ve been better for the stairs, especially for going down and I think maybe one more tread spaced out would’ve been easier on the person climbing up and going back down. It seems like a lot of distance it looks like 8 to 12 inches. Other than that, good job.

[@dixonlee8086]

This is one of those projects that initially sounds so daunting and totally unnecessary, but when it's done, adds so much style and character to the room. This loft space is simply stunning

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Yes, I love it. Thanks for watching.

[@gregorycampbell9967]

Always enjoy your work and projects!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much!

[@SergeyChernyshev]

Amazing project start-to-finish! Looks awesome, April!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@christinawyckoff2164]

Awesome job 👍💞

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@arpadfejes4853]

Oh my god, its so beautiful work

[@more.power.]

Thank you April you bring a smile to building.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel.

[@TM62588]

WOW! Good job. Cheers

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@johnafagerquist8235]

Positively gorgeous build! There isn't much that compares to the feeling one gets when the vision has been realized.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Absolutely! It is an incredible feeling! Thanks for watching.

[@jimko97]

This was a great little mini series. Your loft is fantastic

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the Series. Thanks for watching.

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

I’m sad this Loft Series is done now. However, I’m happy you have a new amazing addition to your home April! 😃😉

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the Series. Thanks for always watching.

[@alankita1059]

I question the location of the loft ladder next to the open stairwell. From a life safety perspective this could be dangerous and probably wouldn’t pass building codes. Will you be adding some kind of barrier (glass panel?) between the ladder and stairwell railing?

[@humphshumphs]

Have to say it looks absolutely wonderful. A great series, and can't wait to see what you do next 👍

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Definitely one of the cosiest places to sit and read a good book!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! It's definitely a relaxing place to unwind after a busy day. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@timcottom8397]

I enjoyed the whole project!!! Looking forward to your next one, Timothy

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@garynagle3093]

Loved this whole series. Thank you for sharing the journey. Can’t wait to see whatever you’re building next

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

That is sooooooooooo Rad April, and yeah you can still say it.. LOL Great job and it looks so amazing.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! I'm glad you enjoyed it and say it too. :)

[@dennishinkle5010]

Do you ever get people asking you to remodel the inside of their homes? Excellent job thank you for sharing.👍

[@standingbear39]

Very nice job.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Looks great you do amazing work! Your videos are always interesting and fun! Keep up the great work! Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. Thanks for watching.

[@familycooper6896]

Great job!! Enjoyed this series.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@vernsteinbrecker3759]

Looks very nice

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I love it! Thanks for watching.

[@Kellygaugler-w3i]

You are so inspiring. You go girl, you are rad.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@shelly1224]

Whay an amazing build.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@1calzam1]

Very nice! Love ❤ it!

[@CreativeIsolation]

Yep, I love it too! So cool!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@scotttovey]

Excellent work April.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@ge2719]

i'd built myself a loft bed last year, but health reasons haven't been able to build the desk under it and the ladder for it. so i'd been making do with a step ladder... finally gave in and just bought a better fold out step ladder last week, just need to figure a way of attaching it to the wall to make it easier to fold and unfold. Would have been awesome to have something hand built like this, but i guess it wasn't meant to be. just curious though, how odes it feel going down your ladder? getting down tends to be the hard part, and a good handle helps make that feel a lot easier. but it looks like your handles are a bit low to comfortably get on the ladder. like you have to step onto the first step down before you can grab the rail, so theres a potential to miss the step and not have anything to grab.

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Good job April

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@alaricsnellpym]

I'm currently building shelving and stuff for my workshop, so I'm having very similar feelings of satisfaction right now :-D

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's awesome! Enjoy the build. Thanks for watching.

[@MrsHalf]

You've been an inspiration for my own maker journey. Also, we need to see Cowboy Hat April more often :)

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@Sewcialitecrew]

❤❤❤❤ yessss excellent job!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the Series.

[@R.Craig.Collins]

This has been a fun series, with lots of great tips

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoy passing along information that others may use. Thanks for watching.

[@RDAUGIRD]

Top notch skills!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@JimfromIndy]

Nice work

[@acrocha1222]

That’s really Beautiful April.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! Thank you so much! I love it. Thanks for watching.