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Kiva Ladder -Luddy

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Kiva Ladder -Luddy

Postby halfpint on Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:46 pm

Hi Luddy,

You asked me to post a picture of the Kiva Ladder that I made, for some reason I'm having difficulty doing so. I will keep trying!

Perhaps more information will help. You will need two 8 foot branches, (You can make your ladder any sise you wish.)and four 4 foot branches
which will serve as the steps for your ladder. I used birch as I stated, but
you can use branches you have available, it really depends on what you
plan to do with the Kiva.

I layed my two 8 foot branches on the ground and placed the 4 foot branches right on top, they overlap the two 8 foot poles, the distance between steps is completely your call, so is the height of your ladder.

I drilled pilot holes connecting the 8 ft branch too the 4 ft steps, then secured them with 3 in wood screws on both sides. Do this down the length of your ladder, then go back and tie a piece of leather strapping on both sides of your steps which will be connected to the step and the 8 foot branch.

You can paint the Kiva, or leave it natural. Birch is such a pretty white wood, I don't like to paint it. It really is fun and easy. Hope this helps!

Halfpint :D
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Postby Luddy on Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:45 am

halfpint:

Thanks for all the details for this project! However, I'm in a winter storm advisory today--lots of ice and snow, so I don't think I'll be making this project anytime soon. I think I'll be saving this project for the spring or summer.

I agree with you that birch is such a pretty wood. I wouldn't paint it either!! I love the natural/raw look! Continue working on posting those pictures!!!

Keep up the creative efforts!

Luddy
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