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A client asked me to build a ladder to get up to their apartment loft. They gave me a picture of what they wanted and I modified it just a bit. It's made from 6/4 Hickory and the treads are joined to the sides with sliding dovetails. The finish is Tung Oil and several coats of Lacquer. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, though, I wish I had charged double what I did
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That’s a great looking ladder. You picked the right wood for climbing.
Aj
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Hard to get Hickory round here, quite rare. The grain is lovely. The dovetails are a nice visual and structural touch.
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Looks great! Using the pipe at the top to keep it in place was clever!
Last edited by Frederick Skelly; 01-17-2019 at 8:07 PM. Reason: Typo
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That's the most beautiful ladder I've ever seen. Hickory is very a very dense heavy wood, besides beautiful ladders it makes really nice plaques and laser engraves nice.
Oh yeah, the dovetail joints are a very nice touch Bryan.
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Nice! I've built ladders from oak and hickory but nothing in the same class! Clever attachment too.
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Very nice ladder. You do good work.
Charlie Jones
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Very nice. Interesting loft area. Did the homeowner use it for storage?
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That is beautiful and functional. I can see quite a bit of work went into it. I hope you charge more next time too.
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I don't see the finished product.Originally Posted by Charlie Jones
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That looks great. Thanks for sharing.
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?? You can't view the pictures in the original post?
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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Didn't think much about it when reading the title. That changed quickly. I love the hand-holds at each step. the dovetailing into the sides, the nice wide rungs, the way you finished the hickory, the attachment to the wall - great design and craftsmanship.
That thing is beautiful and functional. At rest it is a great decorative addition and sure to be a conversation piece.
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