jddevel Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Advice please. What did you use to attach the top of your steps fore and aft. Obviously the bottom I envisage a simple bolt but the top I wanted a "bracket" that would allow the steps to easily be lifted off. Is something like that readily available please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) You could use flush mounts... Screwfix linky... http://www.screwfix.com/p/flush-mounts-zinc-plated-35-x-37-x-3-75mm-10-pack/11423 Edited January 30, 2017 by Robbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hounddog Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Advice please. What did you use to attach the top of your steps fore and aft. Obviously the bottom I envisage a simple bolt but the top I wanted a "bracket" that would allow the steps to easily be lifted off. Is something like that readily available please? If they can't move away from the bulkhead at the bottom the top doesn't need fixing. The only way it would be possible to move is sideways so if the base sits in a shoe it's perfectly firm and safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I've only got a single step at the front, but have used sash window Catches to hold it still- screwed down tight, it can't move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Jordan Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I think the best method is a rebated strip of timber screwed to the bulkhead with a strip of timber under the top tread engaging with it. No bolts or other fittings are required an nothing is fitted to nor are holes drilled into the floor. Removal is just a matter of lifting the steps about 25mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddevel Posted January 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 All sound advice and Mikes` method seems to suit. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widebeamboy Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Google French cleat and will probably be something similar to Mikl'es description and easy to make if you have access to a table saw or circular saw or a friend who does.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Google French cleat and will probably be something similar to Mikl'es description and easy to make if you have access to a table saw or circular saw or a friend who does.... Not quite. A French Cleat will pull the steps tight to the bulkhead but unless perfectly positioned won't allow the steps to sit on the floor. Mike's description is just a pair of matching 'steps' which could be made with say a strip of 20x20mm and a strip of 12x30mm softwood, one pair on the steps and one pair on the bulkhead. Edited January 31, 2017 by WotEver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 FWIW I did away with the ladder type front steps and made two stout boxes, one twice the height of the other. These I screwed to teh floor through teh base and they can be removed by undoing 2 screws in each. Steps plus extra storage. It also allowed me to put a turn in the bottom step to better utilise otherwise wasted space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Jordan Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Doc1.doc If I have this right you should be able to see a sketch of my suggested method. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddevel Posted January 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 As I understood it Mike.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted January 31, 2017 Report Share Posted January 31, 2017 Doc1.doc If I have this right you should be able to see a sketch of my suggested method. Mike. Yep, as you described it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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