Building Pull-Down Loft Stairs at the Off Grid Cabin

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Raspberry Rock - Off Grid Cabin

Raspberry Rock - Off Grid Cabin

5 жыл бұрын

Building loft stairs using hinges at the Off Grid Cabin. These stairs raise and lower in the 'pull-down' method using a counter-balance. Better than folding or foldable stairs or a simple ladder, can be used also for attic access.
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@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 3 жыл бұрын
READ THIS: By far the most asked question I get on this video is where I got those hinges from. They were custom designed/built by a local fabricator I call The Wizard. You can send him a message and ask what he charges to make you some. His youtube channel is here: kzbin.info/door/x9wVQiKYWBGuNjxslh3QEA and his Facebook page is here: facebook.com/Queensborough.machineshop
@susanhighfield8284
@susanhighfield8284 5 жыл бұрын
You could brace this stairs on the backside with some of those two-by-fours that you've already cut. Even if you decide to use two by twelves you could do that for extra stability. You should stop worrying about what others think of your projects if they don't turn out perfect. It's a learning process for anyone and you're doing more than 99% of the people out there. Keep up the great work!
@robertnealy9891
@robertnealy9891 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for not pretending you know everything. So many people post vids and think they are experts.
@lmac36
@lmac36 3 жыл бұрын
Neat looking set of stairs. The first set I ever made I ended up ripping them all apart and using 2x12’s 🤷‍♀️ Sometimes you win - sometimes you learn. I learned lol
@Living-The-Dream
@Living-The-Dream 5 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you are going with the wider lumber.....safer by far. Great video! Glad you posted this one 👍🤠
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick!
@karenedge7039
@karenedge7039 5 жыл бұрын
I love the building process ! Cant wait for the next video to see what you are doing !
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen!
@victorhebert5774
@victorhebert5774 5 жыл бұрын
Listen too Mama. Stair! they are tuff for first timer, you did alright. Good video. Cheers
@glennsolsberg3087
@glennsolsberg3087 5 жыл бұрын
Man, that’s starting to come together nicely. A real luxury to have material to play with for templates, patterns, and layouts! I did carpenter work(mostly trim) for 40 years and your framing lumber and tongue and groove look really nice! Clear material with tight knots. I’ve also ran a lot of tongue and groove throughout the years. After a good cull you were lucky to get about 75 percent. You had to wonder if they thought you were making rocking chairs! Will be nice to see what you choose for stringers and treads. I’m sure it will be something else! Don’t know what you can get north of the border in regards to American craft beers, but at end of stairway project , you should kick back, relax, and have a Zombie Dust, Hopslam, or something from Surly or Fulton. Been fun! I’ll keep watching!
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments, Glenn. Like everything else I do here, I muddle through things and learn as I go. I believe a beer was had.
@lucky9lives4me
@lucky9lives4me 5 жыл бұрын
I just realized I keep giving you all these ideas and this was two months ago Ikea trying to help you out and now you're tearing out the stairs and starting over LOL so I hope my messages are not bothersome a friend for 30 years and I love to give people the right idea or at least what I think is a good idea I've seen your newest ones with the quads but I just recently started watching your cabin build
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Hey man it happens all the time and I do it myself all time. No worries.
@melissarose3887
@melissarose3887 5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you for the video!
@dwhite-green9133
@dwhite-green9133 3 жыл бұрын
Great job. Beautiful!!
@johnnybond2570
@johnnybond2570 5 жыл бұрын
Watching this video made me see that I am not alone in my approach to carpentry......keep up the great work
@MikeL-vu7jo
@MikeL-vu7jo 5 жыл бұрын
love that saw , i have the same one awesome tool !
@jameshines3867
@jameshines3867 5 жыл бұрын
Good job looks functional very creative
@ShawnWideman64
@ShawnWideman64 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Russell, I am a long time viewer and I have watched this vid. Yes you need to rebuild these stairs for safety sake. Your stringers need to be of bigger dimensions for sure and your actual steps need to be wider. Use Pythagoras theorem to figure out, there's a formula to figure out the rise and the run etc. As for your counterweight, fill the stove pipe with concrete, and before it cures put an eye bolt with an 6 or 8 inch shafts into the concrete, and you will have an attachment point for your steel cable. You have an awesome property there my friend. ..keep up the enjoyable content.
@ari3lz3pp
@ari3lz3pp 2 жыл бұрын
😆 Love the easy going attitude and willingness to critique one's own work. Raspberry Rock is a cool name; I'm new to the channel, looking forward to exploring more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and being honest!
@mzeeraza3516
@mzeeraza3516 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video my friend 👍🏾
@KimTownsel
@KimTownsel 5 жыл бұрын
Your cabin is looking great! Kudos to you for posting the problem-solving videos. 😎
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kim!
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Жыл бұрын
You rock, Kim
@jkbenzley
@jkbenzley 5 жыл бұрын
Loving it Russ! 👍👍👍
@hannahrosa5485
@hannahrosa5485 5 жыл бұрын
Good job Russ. They are light so if you do it again with heavier wood a pully system may be helpful. But as I say, you are a good teacher.
@babeksaber2702
@babeksaber2702 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one . Thx
@vkirisome4701
@vkirisome4701 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this bloke attitude 👍👍
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marielagunther2654
@marielagunther2654 5 жыл бұрын
Great looking nice,you do good job.
@kevinelton3466
@kevinelton3466 5 жыл бұрын
nice one good job
@beachlife1411
@beachlife1411 5 жыл бұрын
Nice work
@curiosidadesextrano
@curiosidadesextrano 5 жыл бұрын
Looks good.
@lisapeters5554
@lisapeters5554 5 жыл бұрын
hello Russell. an idea for your counter weight: so, tie knots in your rope, where there will be several "in" the stove pipe, a knot at the bottom, come up a few inches, another knot, another few inches, another know...… cap the bottom, then pour the pipe full of concrete. also, you can sort of loosely coil the rope in the stove pipe for more surface area contact with the concrete. 1 80 pound bag of ready mix should do the trick. or a 50 pound bag, or whatever you calculate the counter weight should weigh. anyway, once the concrete sets, the rope can't pull out (because of the knots) and you'll never spill your ballast either. thanks for posting. keep up the good work.
@ronthibeau2862
@ronthibeau2862 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@wallaceanthony4707
@wallaceanthony4707 2 жыл бұрын
This is great, I am going to do this in my tiny house.
@beardedvanadventures
@beardedvanadventures 5 жыл бұрын
nice job russanater!!
@robertjreiss2029
@robertjreiss2029 5 жыл бұрын
I see you are back to making your great videos. I like the part in the beginning where you said ( 1 side done, but not quite done). Funny like always.
@gtsipejr
@gtsipejr 5 жыл бұрын
Russell, My buddy and I were also going to build cantilevered stairs in our cabin many years ago. I had some experience building several wooden stairs and a cantilevered ramp into my shed to drive the garden tractor. I'm guessing that ramp was half or less the weight of your stairs, especially after you've upgraded the stringers to a larger size. I used two old lead boat anchors(cylinders) to lift my ramp, and it still was a fairly heavy lift by hand. That tube filled with rocks may be close to what my two anchors weighed. Flat steel plates hidden in the wall between studs can work well as a counterbalance weight, use 1/8" or larger steel rope(cable) over good steel pulleys. OR, take a hard look at where you might relocate the stairs and make them more permanent(what we did). Our original cabin was only 20' x 24', and we put our large firewood box under the stairs. We never regretted scrapping the cantilevered stairs. Sorry for long post, it just hit close to home.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
GT there is nowhere in the cabin I could put permanent steps other than where these stairs are right now. If rocks aren't enough then I'll pour a concrete tube. It will work.
@gtsipejr
@gtsipejr 5 жыл бұрын
Not doubting that at all.
@JFrederico
@JFrederico 5 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@YlvaBjarnson
@YlvaBjarnson 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like hard work😯
@sh4610
@sh4610 5 жыл бұрын
Good work,carry on.
@tommygunz8692
@tommygunz8692 5 жыл бұрын
The steps look good....You did a good job....Cabin lookin better and better......T.Gunz.......
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tommy.
@SandraCrockett
@SandraCrockett 4 жыл бұрын
I like em'. I don't understand how you really built it but it looks great!
@tinynhhouse5467
@tinynhhouse5467 5 жыл бұрын
Nice job, even though they are a little wobbly! Would a 3rd stringer going up the middle, beef them up? Of course that would be more weight - everything is s trade off. I suck at cutting stair stringers. I have to build stairs going down into my cellar this year, so you gave me some good ideas; it sucks going up and down a stepladder to get into the cellar! Was that a 3/4 inch sheet of plywood you moved down from the loft? Gosh those are heavy! The stove pipe looks good for the counter weight. On the top you could drill 4 holes and put 2 bolts thru at right angles, then attach the rope to the bolts where they cross. Maybe do the same thing on the bottom, with a piece of wood on top of the bolts, so the weight of the rocks is not on the bottom cap? I'm thinking routing the rope and pulleys is going to be the hard part. -- Dave
@FromThePrairies
@FromThePrairies 5 жыл бұрын
Use a speed square to measure the angle.at the base of the stringer. Lots of videos on KZbin on how to use them. I would have considered planing down the 2x8's for a nicer finish on the feet as well as reducing weight. A third stringer will help with the sway too.
@pattiwhite9575
@pattiwhite9575 5 жыл бұрын
Ok, now I see what your doing. That is a cool idea to lift stairs up out of the room when not needed. Because you do not want to obscure the views. I think that 11 steps is too many. Maybe less steps and more of a separation between the steps that you do use will work out better on a new rung. Progressing well my friend
@mikedkc
@mikedkc 5 жыл бұрын
Smart move to re-cut the stringers. 2 x 12s would be my best recommendation. Stairs are a tough project. Your first attempt is good training. You will get this.
@mikemcleod6027
@mikemcleod6027 2 жыл бұрын
I agree more the better strength
@larsonhomeinspection9932
@larsonhomeinspection9932 3 жыл бұрын
Cool staircase! Should have used 2x12 for stringers. Need at least 5" of uncut wood for support. One big fat woman jumping on that will crack the stringers.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 3 жыл бұрын
I did plan for 2x12's, but the Wizard made them for 2x8's instead.
@philstraw6840
@philstraw6840 5 жыл бұрын
They look awesome. -5 “not that cold”. Oh how I laughed.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Phil. Really looking forward to spring here.
@sharonstuebi8181
@sharonstuebi8181 5 жыл бұрын
Nice. I only got worried when bringing the plywood down. Your skills are improving. i actually like watching your thought process
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sharon.
@jamescarryl9690
@jamescarryl9690 5 жыл бұрын
Yes Russ, listen to the BOSS go work on the pine. LOL!!!!!
@jackbrown8052
@jackbrown8052 5 жыл бұрын
Yes you should have used 2 by 12 for the stringers and there should have been a third stringer in the middle. The reason the treads are not wide enough is because it appears you made them the same width as the run. The treads should have extended beyond the run by about 2 inches. When you do the handrail there should be less than 4 inches between spindles and the handrail should be about 40" high from the stair.
@metamud8686
@metamud8686 5 жыл бұрын
For the counterweight in the stove pipe, maybe put some short pieces of rebar through the top in an X formation and rope onto that? Also don't just tie a simple not onto it, but do a proper knot onto a (good quality) carabiner and hook that onto the X rebar. You don't want the knot to become undone, or the rope to fray due to friction and have the whole stairs come down on your head when the counterweight disengages. :-D
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
It's a good idea and I thought of that myself, except I decided to go with a winch! Going to mount the winch on the ceiling and put the remote switch somewhere on the wall.
@jasonherriott
@jasonherriott 5 жыл бұрын
Another method would be to find some of those old cast iron Victorian window sash counterweights. If you have friends doing a reno, you could get them for free! They are generally 18" long by 2" wide and 12 pounds each. Also a well worked out pulley system would lessen the weight needed.
@Johnnykwik082
@Johnnykwik082 Жыл бұрын
Next set build the spiral double helix. Looks nice, compact, everyone will ask about them. I found this video bc i searched hide away staircase for my shop. How u did is what im gonna do. The only difference im not cutting stringes, im keeping sides as is and nailing the step on the inside with support blocks underneath each side. Anway good video thanks for sharing.
@maoa-cdh1389
@maoa-cdh1389 7 ай бұрын
Beauty in low temperatures is beauty ❄️
@pumptruckjim
@pumptruckjim 5 жыл бұрын
great video Russ. just stiffen the stairs up by sistering a 2x4 under the stringers and perhaps a diagonal cross brace. this should make them stronger until you redo them. better get the a/c ready looks like a heat wave at the cabin, only minus 5 . best wishes to you and city girl. and the doggies too.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Jim, for some reason your comment went into the spam folder, so I dug it out. Not sure why, seems like a perfectly normal comment. Anyway, thanks. The 2x4 sisterboard is not a bad idea.
@wtyw2002
@wtyw2002 8 ай бұрын
Digging the disco ball
@luizvieira6591
@luizvieira6591 4 жыл бұрын
Great trap.
@cindycurtis9944
@cindycurtis9944 5 жыл бұрын
Hi. New to your channel. Really enjoying! Keep up the great work. 👍
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cindy. And welcome!
@cindycurtis9944
@cindycurtis9944 5 жыл бұрын
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 😀
@dunlapmichaell
@dunlapmichaell 5 жыл бұрын
I haven't been keeping up with your videos lately but looks like you've made a lot of progress on the cabin! I agree, there's a lot of movement in the stair stringers. .....Ouch.
@Sandra-jm1jl
@Sandra-jm1jl 2 жыл бұрын
This is the first of your videos I've watched! I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it! Not only was it constructive (no pun intended), but I can totally relate with doing things alone. I really like that honesty with which you work as well. So often, all we see is the last attempt and don't realize all that has gone on previously: aka mistakes! I have only made one small set of stairs for a deck I built. I have a dream of building a cabin with a loft so this video is very interesting. I have one question though, why didn't you start the stair cuts at the top and work your way down? Wouldn't it have been better to have been off a bit on the bottom? Ultimately you made it work and that's really all that matters!! PS. I haven't watched the whole thing yet so if I referenced something that changed, my apologies!
@lucky9lives4me
@lucky9lives4me 5 жыл бұрын
You can rip a two by four from the back side of your stringer to your 90 cut whatever that measurement is put both of them on the inside and that will double the strength that sponginess you will lose at least some of it we even strong back 2 buy 12 stringers. For some of that hasn't done stairs they actually came out okay stairs are not simple for anyone who has not been properly taught even after properly taught it's easy to forget where you have to add and what you have to remove but once you have it it's like riding a bicycle you had all the right tools just not the right teacher but you did a great job.
@JR-cs2tr
@JR-cs2tr 5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 cant wait to see the next step
@therealsparkman
@therealsparkman 2 жыл бұрын
At first glance I thought that you were Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jamie Lannister from Game of Thrones). Anyhow, I have the same dilemma with my loft in my cabin in trying to figure out a stair system that is not intrusive. The problem lies with building codes, and that you just can't put together a stair or ladder system that meets your needs, but has to coincide with the rules and guidelines of building. I will have to run this method by our local building inspector to see if it'll meet code. In the interim, I was also looking at a library ladder/stair rail idea that would allow me to move them off to the side. Good idea though. Thanks for sharing. Cheer!
@gewing61
@gewing61 5 жыл бұрын
I could never figure out stairs. You seem to have it figured out quite nicely.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Took forever, lemme tell ya.
@denthebundy7939
@denthebundy7939 5 жыл бұрын
steps look great,and looks like they worked way better then that ladder,hope things are well at the rock.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bundy!
@normwalchak9636
@normwalchak9636 5 жыл бұрын
Please try a ship ladder. Much stronger and safer my friend. Love your show.
@mq9167
@mq9167 4 жыл бұрын
You could to a add a 2x4 to the side of your stair jacks for added support. Normally you measure the rise and run and then divide it into the most steps you an get. A LEGAL set of stairs the rise and run should not exceed 18 inches. for example a 2x12 is 11 1/2 inches and the rise can then be 6 1/2 inches. I like those hinges, where did you get them?
@KodyKimani
@KodyKimani Жыл бұрын
Just found you tonight and subscribed - this is a brill channel and you're so brilliant and funny! Is there an updated one with your new stairs or did you keep this stairs?
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Жыл бұрын
I kept the stairs! They've been great. Here watch my favourite video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYmnl6SFmrmcqbM
@jamescarryl9690
@jamescarryl9690 5 жыл бұрын
Russell you're stringers need to be wider. And go with a. Center support. A 3rd stringer. Also go with full width one piece steps. And yes most deffinately add a handrail. U do get a bit drunk. Stay safe in the woods
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thinking about replacing them completely with an alternating step design.
@jamesbond9873
@jamesbond9873 5 жыл бұрын
You could use a gas automotive strut to hold it up. Same as a suburban tailgate which are very heavy.
@icefishinnhnewhampshire7688
@icefishinnhnewhampshire7688 5 жыл бұрын
Great first try on the stairs If you have one around go to a home depot or lowes or any place just get PVC pipe and caps that thread on and follow with concrete or sand and you can put an eye bolt with a but and washer on through the cap and hook your wire or rope to it that's what I did for a heavy door on barn floor and it works great
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks. I will consider it.
@42Djohndeere
@42Djohndeere 5 жыл бұрын
Ah Russ ..The stove pipe weight just run the rope in the middle,all the way thew the bottom of the cap you make.👍great start to the stairs.....
@monstirz
@monstirz 4 жыл бұрын
Put a stringer in the center and strap steel on the back of each stringer?
@cyberfrank-bx2nv
@cyberfrank-bx2nv 5 жыл бұрын
a simple solution is to double the thickness of the supports, it s hazardous as it is. don t take chances alone in the woods so far. otherwise, they look cool, and the swinging concept with a weight is great. good show Russ!!!
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
If I didn't take chances I'd be sitting in a bathtub in the city!
@cyberfrank-bx2nv
@cyberfrank-bx2nv 5 жыл бұрын
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin ha, ha!!! good one!
@golsco1
@golsco1 8 ай бұрын
can you say what the hinges are at the top of the stairs and where did you get them? Thanks.
@robbyoutdoors54501
@robbyoutdoors54501 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the hinges and what are they called specifically?
@neighborrow21
@neighborrow21 3 жыл бұрын
same q
@sageproductions7033
@sageproductions7033 3 жыл бұрын
Bump
@MrPossumeyes
@MrPossumeyes 3 жыл бұрын
Specifically, they're called Hinges. And he got them here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2WalWylotpojKc Russell also posted a compilation of the catwalk/stairs clip...
@halibut1249
@halibut1249 5 жыл бұрын
I think the steps look great, provided the stringers are strong enough. Not sure why you don't want them to be fixed, there's daylight between the steps so they don't really block light in your interior. They may take up space, but not that much, and you can't fill that space anyway because the stairs have to go there when they're down. They also have a nice craftsman look about them,so they go nicely with your cabin interior. This is all prob moot, as you've replaced them since this Mar 2019 vid was published. It's an interesting project to watch, regardless of what the final result may be. Thanks for the vid.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
They take up a lot of space when they're down and a PITA to get around.
@elizabethkorver9246
@elizabethkorver9246 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Russel good luck with your news stairs. How are the new freezer mugs?Have a recipe for you.
@hotwheeler69
@hotwheeler69 2 жыл бұрын
@:48 What hinge is this and where can I buy it?
@ravenhhca
@ravenhhca 5 жыл бұрын
They should be flipped and bolted to the underside of the catwalk, that would give you more control over the rise. Think of it more as a ladder than stairs. Don't cut the stringers, mount the steps between them. Let them into the stringers or use cleats. 2 or 3 cross bolts might be a good idea (all thread).
@teejay622
@teejay622 5 жыл бұрын
Are the stringers upside-down? It looks like you have more rise than run. Here in Michigan, the standard is 7-11 or 7 inches of rise and 11 inches of run. That would allow for deeper steps so you can walk down without needing to step sideways. Also, I agree about full, uncut stringers - typically 2x12. I prefer to cut or router dadoes into the stringers and slide the treads into the notches and glue and screw them in from the sides. It will make a much sturdier set of stairs than the cut stringers.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
I was limited to the length otherwise it hits the wall, so they're very steep. Still haven't decided if I'm going to replace them just yet.
@valdecirrampelotobarbosa415
@valdecirrampelotobarbosa415 5 жыл бұрын
Ta ficando 👍a ascada 👏👏
@43lk
@43lk 5 жыл бұрын
Leave them, they are good, just stiff them with OSB board from upstairs on the back.
@davidgill8922
@davidgill8922 5 жыл бұрын
at least that, the stairs are so wrong I don't really know where to begin. I am very worried they may crack at the the back of the tread/riser intersection. Minimum code width from that apex to the back of the stringer is 3.5".
@sh4610
@sh4610 5 жыл бұрын
You can also build a fence around your cabin and living area,when weather is getting better to save your family and dogs from wild animals,just a suggestion.
@computerjantje
@computerjantje 3 жыл бұрын
They look good but the strength is gone as the beams are sawed in. Little blocks on the inside to put the steps on or metal corner peaces would not have looked good but the strenth would have been so much more. I have to say I LOVE that you kept the struggle to get it right in the video. That is so valuable to watch. Thank you for the video
@markroettger3786
@markroettger3786 5 жыл бұрын
Russell, did you ever consider a Jefferson staircase, it makes climbing a steep staircase more comfortable.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. That's what I was sort of describing in what I wanted, I just didn't know the name.
@jaicolorado1842
@jaicolorado1842 5 жыл бұрын
Daughter in a couple of 2x4 on the inside back of the risers. There was too much flex as you were going up. The risers as they stand would eventually fail.
@donnablackman9167
@donnablackman9167 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, Russell, Are those stringers upside-down? The way they're set makes them steeper. The wider part should be the flat step and the shorter part should be the riser (that goes up from step to step). I don't know, but that might be the problem. Of course, the stairs would come out farther into the first floor and may not reach the upstairs landing. Also maybe the stringer may be too narrow a piece of lumber to protect the cut-out parts from breaking. 2" X 10" or 2" X 12" stringers may help or you could "sister" in a 2" piece for each stringer and back of each step, but it wouldn't be as strong. I've worked on steps before, but it's been a long time and I was mainly a "holder of tools and a helper of stabilizing, but I also learned a lot from watching and "listening" (to the obscenities). If the stringers are upside-down, you may have to add another step or landing at the bottom and they would extend out farther, but it might be an option. Lots of suggestions below, so I know you'll find the answer you're looking for. Good luck! :0) Donna B.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
I think I explained at 4:00 but I am limited by their length.
@kennabjerstedt1344
@kennabjerstedt1344 4 жыл бұрын
Hi - I am looking to build something VERY similar to this for my shed. I have scoured the internet looking for the hinges that you used and can’t find them. Could you tell me where you got yours? Thank you!!
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
They were custom built by the Wizard: facebook.com/Queensborough.machineshop/
@MrFlynn43
@MrFlynn43 5 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the upper brackets? looks great
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
The Wizard built them for me! As well as the hinges.
@wascalywabbit
@wascalywabbit 3 жыл бұрын
I could use a bit of advice.. I have 6ft i have to climb into a 4ft loft... But heres th catch.. The dog needs to climb the stairs as well. If i use the standard stringer from Lowe's back them in paneling for the illusion for the dog and 2x6 stairs 18" wide.. How much rough weight would i need to counter balance the steps
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 3 жыл бұрын
No idea. I guessed at mine. Kept adding rocks until it balanced out.
@joshfindley230
@joshfindley230 3 жыл бұрын
Were did u get the hinges
@foreva4gotten
@foreva4gotten Жыл бұрын
Where did u get those hinges
@brockm1663
@brockm1663 5 жыл бұрын
Hey man. Been building houses for 15 years. I’d be really worried about those stringers snapping. If I was you I’d cut the treads flush with the stringers and run another full board on either side. Plus add an X brace to the bottom to keep it sturdy.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Brock, will definitely be changing them. Might talk about it tonight during live stream.
@MK-dr2eq
@MK-dr2eq 5 жыл бұрын
Great job. Well done. Way too much weight on the platform. Four overhanging metal flat steel to support platform, stairs, and then a few people. A bit risky. I would suggest a few vertical posts to support the platform. Its only a suggestion. 🤔
@kristinayounger3492
@kristinayounger3492 5 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the hinges and what are they called?
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Custom made by the Wizard.
@somoss0117
@somoss0117 4 жыл бұрын
Anyone know where I can find the attachment hardware used for the top end
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
Sol mine were custom made by Mr. Wizard.
@somoss0117
@somoss0117 4 жыл бұрын
Nice setup.
@fuzielectron5172
@fuzielectron5172 5 жыл бұрын
Good project Russ, been enjoying this one. Long been a fan of the idea of stairs that lift out of the way freeing up space. On steep stairs been on a few of them and the step cutouts make coming down them far easier in my experience, I was going to mention it but you got there first, millers stairs is the term we use here, often found in windmills. I know they look and feel a bit shakey at the moment but I like the fact they look quite trim or fine, struggling for the right term lol. Wondering if maybe you can source some U section steel channel the right width and screw it to the back of the stringers? Would hopefully strengthen and stiffen it, at the very least hold it all together should a stinger snap. Painted to match the catwalk metal it would tie the thing together visually. Thinking we deserve a beer now!!! LOL.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments, Fuzie. Just learned those type of stairs are also called Jefferson stairs. Good to know.
@ronvogel1949
@ronvogel1949 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the hardware for the brace at the top made of metal?
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
It was custom made by the Wizard! kzbin.info/door/x9wVQiKYWBGuNjxslh3QEA
@petergetinard4811
@petergetinard4811 4 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy the hinge brackets for the stairs?
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
Peter it was custom made by the Wizard: kzbin.info/door/x9wVQiKYWBGuNjxslh3QEA
@greglevandoski2983
@greglevandoski2983 4 жыл бұрын
Where can I find those hinged stringer connectors? What are they called? Cool idea, thanks for sharing.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
Custom made by The Wizard.
@greglevandoski2983
@greglevandoski2983 4 жыл бұрын
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin I'd be off to see the Wizard... if I only knew where... Does the Wizard have a shop, or just a friend of yours doing you a favor? thanks!
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
@@greglevandoski2983 He has a shop in Queensborough Ontario. Check out my About section for his address. Or internet search for "Pronk Canada Inc- Queensborough Machine Shop"
@greglevandoski2983
@greglevandoski2983 4 жыл бұрын
@@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin Thanks!
@BlueGamerDude
@BlueGamerDude 5 жыл бұрын
if 2 people walked in it the stringers would snap
@alberteinstein9045
@alberteinstein9045 5 жыл бұрын
Dang those stairs will be hard to navigate after finding the bottom of a tequila bottle.
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 5 жыл бұрын
You know it. Even getting up in the middle of the night when you're a little groggy but you gotta pee is scary
@babyboomtown
@babyboomtown 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the hinges?
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin
@RaspberryRockOffGridCabin 4 жыл бұрын
Custom made by the Wizard!
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