On Feb 8, 4:00 am, skipper ([email protected]) wrote:
> To reiterate.
>
> I am seeking inspiration for a loft ladder to gain access to my
> loft.
> The ceiling is 8 feet, I have enough room above to make it from one
> piece instead of those folding things.
> I don't want to be buying expensive hardware like hinges etc.
> Has anyone seen pictures of similar ideas.?
> I was thinking of maybe a counterbalance weight to reduce the effort
> of raising and lowering.
>
> thanks
> skip
Hi Skip... Just wanted to ask for clarification.. are you looking to
do something like a fire escape ladder that lifts/slides straight up
when not in use? Kind of like an extention ladder?
Wed, Feb 7, 2007, 7:20pm (EST+5) skipper ([email protected]) doth mumble:
Not requiring any specialised hardware.!
Again, not enough details.
Do you mean a ladder for a loft? Or a loft bed? They are two
different things.
You can always DAGS.
JOAT
Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will
acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.
- Johann Von Schiller
Skipper, have you looked at tansu ladder cabinets?
The are oriental in origin. The thing looks like a dresser until it is
unfolded; it then becomes a stairway. Lots of drawers of various sizes.
Maybe it's best to keep it unfolded; this piece of furniture can be very
beautiful and a nice conversation piece. Expensive? Sure, but see what you
are getting! Or you can have a contemporary version made to suit your
needs.
The history behind hiding stairs within a piece of furniture is
fascinating, but I will let you find out (got something to do with taxes).
Just google or yahoo along!
Andypack
To reiterate.
I am seeking inspiration for a loft ladder to gain access to my
loft.
The ceiling is 8 feet, I have enough room above to make it from one
piece instead of those folding things.
I don't want to be buying expensive hardware like hinges etc.
Has anyone seen pictures of similar ideas.?
I was thinking of maybe a counterbalance weight to reduce the effort
of raising and lowering.
thanks
skip
Thu, Feb 8, 2007, 9:00am (EST+5) skipper ([email protected]) doth burble:
To reiterate.
I am seeking inspiration for a loft ladder to gain access to my loft.
The ceiling is 8 feet, I have enough room above to make it from one
piece instead of those folding things.
I don't want to be buying expensive hardware like hinges etc. Has anyone
seen pictures of similar ideas.? I was thinking of maybe a
counterbalance weight to reduce the effort of raising and lowering.
You yanking our chain? Hinges, expensive? Hell, if all you wnt is
access, a lift up panel, and a stepladder would work.
JOAT
Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will
acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.
- Johann Von Schiller