The steel frame for the stair case. These will hold wooden treads but will be kept visible from below.

Red oxide paint. The finished stairs will be a yet undecided colour.

Template treads in place.

Making a bit of space so Graham can remove a joist to use in the stair platform.

But Graham had more adventurous plans and he removed the whole floor.

This landing is above the bin and bikes store.

The view from the basement stairs looking towards the patio door.

At the wood co-op

Choosing timber for the stairs

First floor joists going in.

Plane to see.

This is the heart of the Elm that we are making the stairs from.

How to dowel joint two boards together.

You will need a couple of clamps.

My facilities were so lacking that Graham even had to make a bench to work on.

Until I summon the courage to cut that beam getting upstairs is a little undignified.

From left to right - Shaun (Welder), Me, Graham and David Veale (Structural Engineer)

Graham couldnt work out where I kept the dust masks.

Stokes croft riot. The toblerhome was very lucky.