Re: The Helix
Posted by Geoff Hamway on
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/The-Helix-tp9915p14462.html
Hi Todd --
I built my helix using the same approach you suggested, 1/2" Baltic birch sections with 1/4" Baltic birch splice plates. Despite my rudimentary carpentry skills, the resulting helix is very sturdy and was relatively easy to build. For simplicity, I used blocks to separate the levels -- getting a consistent grade takes a little fussing on the first turn, but after that the blocks are all the same height. Like everyone, I'd prefer not to have a helix, but it works fine. Mine is built over stacked return loops so it looks more complex than it really is, but if I can do it, anyone can!
Geoff Hamway
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/The-Helix-tp9915p14462.html
Hi Todd --
I built my helix using the same approach you suggested, 1/2" Baltic birch sections with 1/4" Baltic birch splice plates. Despite my rudimentary carpentry skills, the resulting helix is very sturdy and was relatively easy to build. For simplicity, I used blocks to separate the levels -- getting a consistent grade takes a little fussing on the first turn, but after that the blocks are all the same height. Like everyone, I'd prefer not to have a helix, but it works fine. Mine is built over stacked return loops so it looks more complex than it really is, but if I can do it, anyone can!
Geoff Hamway
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