Had a request from the church manager back in early November to build a set of steps to the stage. Note there is a set build in on both sides and a portable set on one side for the pastor. Turns out the worship leader (used to be music director ) wanted a set on his side of the sanctuary also. I basically copied the design from the existing. They used a treated stringer and now I wish I had not taken the easy route but that is what we have. The existing used brads for construction and I used screws and pocket screws.

I did a glueup for the sides to attach to stringer via screws from inside. Yes this is the part I later had second thoughts about , attaching dry lumber to wet PT wood. Already a crack on one side but it is small. Did not have any larger dimensional lumber so U cut up a step scrap for the back stretcher. Here you also see the screws attaching the riser to the step center. Pocket screws did all the other connections to steps and riser.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front view with extra touch. That strip of walnut was inserted instead of oak to bring the riser up to height. Stair treads were also rounded on the ends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the completed unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the stain applied. Was fortunate to find straight grain red oak. Got the wood at Lowes and after purchase looked at Marketplace on FB. Sooo much red oak and a lot cheaper than I paid, Oh well that is life. Will probably use Polyurethane as the hard coat next week.

Needs some scribble on underside.

 

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35 minutes ago, Gunny said:

Needs some scribble on underside.

 

Gerald was here.......

Thanks for the remind . Planning on a brand but have to change the year on it.

I think they will be pleased with your build.

 

Funny how churches seem to all use red oak. 

We build steps for the theater sets.   The last round was curved steps, 4 sets of them.  Plus one set of straight.  I am now the "stairmaster."  I tried to get them to just build modular steps (a set of interlocking boxes that could be stacked 1,2,3,4, etc. units high, but they were not too interested so we just waste material every time.

Our church has two steps up to the altar/choir loft.  We have one woman in a wheelchair and another at 400+ lbs that walks with great pain and two canes.  So they'd like a handicap ramp up.  There just is no good room to put in in that small sanctuary without going down half the pews.  Some day, we will need to re-carpet the aisles and predict that's when the request will come.

Nicely done Gerald. Even though you used as filler, I like that strip of walnut. Makes a very simple but pleasing accent.

Blessings to you for Kingdom work. Thanks for sharing.

Nice work Gerald

nice steps.  not a fan of "modern" churches, where the music assaults you, and the lighting is too dim to read your Bible.

This is the final finish and position 

Very nice! 

Great match Gerald. Well done. Thanks for the thread.

They look right at home there, @Gerald

That stage makes them look a bit small but certainly fitting in everyway.

Looks nice and sturdy.  Great job.   Danl

Great Job!!