Finally got a set of steps off the back of the shop. Laid the stoop a few weeks back and have been piddling with the steps along with about 6 other projects for about a month. Got them installed on Monday. Rough cut 2 X 10's; leftover 2nd story floor joist material from the shop, so they're a full 2" thick, actually about 2 1/8". I can now confidently bring an elephant in the back door. Well, I guess I'd need a bigger door. But the steps could handle the weight! :-) Steps were finished with solid color white and gray stains. Left the rough surface for better traction. Through tusk tenons are pegged with 1 1/4" dowel that I cut at the appropriate angle to wedge everything together tightly. The good news is I'm really happy with the way these turned out. The bad news is I now like them better than the front steps. Oh well.
8 comments:
Jamie,
Those steps look great. I love the contrast in colours and the through joinery. Now, to incorporate them into a piece of furniture...
Chris
Great job Jamie. They really do look great:)
Mom
Boy, talk about workshop envy! Every time I read a new post I want to sell my house and move somewhere where I have the property to build a new shop. Just awesome!
You are aware that you now have to rebuild the front steps - they're so ... ordinary compared to the rear!
Joking aside, great job on the steps!
Thanks Chris. Those tusk tenons would be right at home on a nice trestle table.
Thanks mom. I'm pleased with how they came out.
Hey Bob, good to hear from you. I hope you get that dream spread some day with the house and the shop. Someone of your talents and abilities to share your knowledge with others should have the shop of your dreams.
I think you're right David. I too like the rear steps more than the front now. Maybe I'll just spin the building 180*. :-)
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