New ladder and adding basement storage
Something Ive always wanted, folding ladder, but could never justify cost, storing, just no real practical need. However recently installed WiFi then cell antennas and realized if I had an aux...
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Hatched!
No idea why camera shows it so gray- actually more brown. A bit more work to install than anticipated.
Cut small hole to verify placement. Traced hatch cut out pattern
Then cut hole 1/4" too small all around? Had to go back and re-cut opening up hole, twice
not fun but got it.
And the main reason for hatch-access to end of ladder storage. Blocks to contain side to side
Bulkhead to limit forward movement.
Was going to do full height but thought access to end of compartment could come in handy.
Floor support is about 4" back from cut so floor doesn't need it.
May add a removable upright though so if floor does flex doesn't pull hatch flange screw.
Inside 'new' compartment added 1x2s to keep tool box away from front/exterior walls, protects drain hose.
The front though actually attaches front plywood divider to floor.
Discovered it was simply hanging out there, no attachment past floor vertical support?
Bait Well! Mopped interior with white primer to better see inside
Liking it, allowed finishing ladder box, and now with storage for it no longer shuffling the tool box around.
No idea why camera shows it so gray- actually more brown. A bit more work to install than anticipated.
Cut small hole to verify placement. Traced hatch cut out pattern
Then cut hole 1/4" too small all around? Had to go back and re-cut opening up hole, twice
not fun but got it.
And the main reason for hatch-access to end of ladder storage. Blocks to contain side to side
Bulkhead to limit forward movement.
Was going to do full height but thought access to end of compartment could come in handy.
Floor support is about 4" back from cut so floor doesn't need it.
May add a removable upright though so if floor does flex doesn't pull hatch flange screw.
Inside 'new' compartment added 1x2s to keep tool box away from front/exterior walls, protects drain hose.
The front though actually attaches front plywood divider to floor.
Discovered it was simply hanging out there, no attachment past floor vertical support?
Bait Well! Mopped interior with white primer to better see inside
Liking it, allowed finishing ladder box, and now with storage for it no longer shuffling the tool box around.
