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Comment on Installing and using Arke Karina alternating tread stairs: a review by bottleman

bottleman — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:38:53 +0000

Topias, for the top of stair-railing attachment see Arke’s installation guide at http://www.arkestairs.com/downloads/karina_install_guide.pdf . Part F01 is a metal cup that includes a set screw… you can attach it to a wall or floor and then attach the railing to it.

The railing is very clever in that it can curve for many layouts, but its strength depends entirely on multiple little set-screws. So they must be set firmly and it’s probably a good idea to keep kids from doing gymnastics on the rail. :)

Good luck!

Comment on Installing and using Arke Karina alternating tread stairs: a review by Topias

Topias — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:18:43 +0000

Thanks for the informative post. I’m thinking buying these to my house, and reading and seeing the stairs in live made me wanting them more.
Would it be possible to see pictures of the top attachment? I would like to see how the railings end.

Cheers,
-Topias

Comment on Crossfit and barefoot running, part 2: the saga of the beer keg by bottleman

bottleman — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:39:53 +0000

Comment on Crossfit and barefoot running, part 2: the saga of the beer keg by Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:32:01 +0000

Love it! So true :) I am anxious to hear of your barefoot experiences!!!

Comment on Cheap fix for overheating LCD TV — a USB powered fan by Mauritius

Mauritius — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:30:38 +0000

Great post, superb idea. Thanks a lot bottleman!!

Comment on Fitness victory for the year: 500 plus barefoot running miles by Neli

Neli — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:44:32 +0000

What motivates you to run? I’m in really bad shape but Im just to lazy to do something. I always have the “no time” excuse… :/

Comment on Installing and using Arke Karina alternating tread stairs: a review by Herve

Herve — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:58:22 +0000

Awesome article. Currently thinking of getting an Arke Karina for my loft conversion project. Thanks for all the tips/tricks, should save me some hassle.

Comment on Making a DIY balance bike for $5 by Bob Koretsky

Bob Koretsky — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:28:24 +0000

Nice DIY idea and execution! I know about bikes and I have twin grandsons, so this will definitely be cost effective for me. Thanks for the idea,
Sincerely,
Bob Koretsky

Comment on Fitness victory for the year: 500 plus barefoot running miles by Bill Bradley

Bill Bradley — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 18:29:10 +0000

Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu!

Comment on My tiny house project: tour the inside! by bottleman

bottleman — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:37:14 +0000

hi kerry, please look in the third paragraph of this post! :)

Comment on My tiny house project: tour the inside! by Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:20:21 +0000

Great little house – am looking to build something here where I live in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Australia. Would love to see some pics taken with a wide-angled lense, as it’s quite hard to see in these pics, the relationships between different living spaces…

Any chance of some more pics, or even something to show the floor plan?

Comment on My tiny house project: tour the inside! by bottleman

bottleman — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 04:17:33 +0000

So many questions, calibeachgirl! If you look in the other posts about this project you will find one with floor plans. From the scale drawing (1/4"=1 foot) you can answer your space questions objectively. I have no idea as to whether you would consider the volume of storage space sufficient "for real living." :) As for the concept of the kitchen work triangle, you might want to read my thoughts here . cheers! bottleman

Comment on Alternating tread stairs — the dream and the reality by Jim

Jim — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:51:28 +0000

A ladder is not an acceptable primary access under the building code to any habitable “space” (such as a sleeping loft) — that is the case even if that space has less than the 7′ headroom required for a habitable “room”. A built-in bunk bed with a ladder is illegal under code. If it is instead a piece of unfixed furniture, then it is OK. As far as I know, Washington is the only state with the sense to permit ladders to small built-in lofts, even those with more than 7′ headroom — Washington does that by ammedning the national model code. The City of Oakland CA also does. Again, the code does not regulate furniture, but it does regulate built-ins. I do not agree with the code, but that is code…

Comment on My tiny house project: tour the inside! by calibeachgirl

calibeachgirl — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:03:38 +0000

I was wondering exactly how much storage is in the kitchen under the counter top? I know the cook top and microwave are on that wall. How much space is left for additional storage or organization? How deep are the cabinets on that side? The concrete counter tops are a great idea. Was that a DIY project that you were able to do onsite? What type of square footage is the kitchen layout? Wondering about the traditional work triangle that makes cooking less stressful.
The house is very well constructed out of good materials. My concern is the amount of space for real living. Storing the clothes, the dishes, the food.
I will rave about the fact that this is the first tiny house that looks arty. The curved railing and having the overlook loft is very nice. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

Comment on My tiny house project: tour the inside! by john

john — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:02:39 +0000

I know how old the post is, and can only hope you still check comments…
The design is stunning, bravo for sticking to your design! the turret would have been overkill.
Codes and enforcement are there to chase after lousy contractors who know how to manipulate the system, in defense the codes were made in such a way as to foil those seedy developers and contractors, sadly this system interferes with the sanity of small project builders who honestly do better design and safety than the scum who the system defends against.
I say let there be two codes….one for those commercial interest in the building and contracting world. A second, more realistic code for those who build a home not more than once in five years.
The new split code system would allow for a homeowner such as yourself to responsibly build a modest building such as your tiny home, without the red tape and roadblocks needed to keep the commercial types honest.
The ‘homeowner code’ would include basic safety in design such as utility and structure issues that may be unknown o9r overlooked by the non professional builder. I think these safety items must be enforced provided they make sense and make us all safe. I’m sure you wouldn’t want harm to come to anyone because of some thing you may have overlooked.
I am all for sensible codes….and for being strict with the commercial guys looking to save a buck irresponsibly.