Things to do while the kids are away.

 

I have been working hard on finishing the Spiral staircase to the upstairs of the house. I have made it completely from scratch. The stringers are made out of 1/4 inch plate steel, and the treads are made out of heart pine.

I cut these out freehand using a plasma cutter.

Drywall steps.

It was a complete coincidence that the wall upstairs was parallel to the wall downstairs. I am thankful for that. I’m beginning to enjoy doing drywall work!

 

 

I have half the treads made. Ill load pictures of the stairs with treads soon. the next major step is making the balusters. That will be enjoyable, as I will make them at my forge. The hardest part by far is going to be the handrail. I have not even figured out how I’m going to do that.

 

Today was the awards ceremony at the BMX track.

 

Rockwells name is called at 52 seconds if you want to jump to it.

 

Rockwell got his jersey and nameplate with his name on it. How cool is that? I wish I had one of those when I was his age.

 

Aaand one last thing.. Chicken video. I like my chickens. I’m still waiting for them to start laying though. Here is a video of my morning ritual.

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Posted on 28 January '12 by , under Activities, chickens.

One Comment to “Things to do while the kids are away.”

#1 Posted by teri (29.01.12 at 12:16 )

3 comments..now can i remember them..oh the staircase is fantastic, that is going to be treasured piece in your home..do you want tom kunkel’s email to ask about the banister he is restoring victorian homes all over sf and is a woodworking expert!! next i am not a boy nor do i bmx but that is a great shirt! and i love how you speak to your girls..your chicken girls that is!!!