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Submitted by mamma_joy on Wed, 11/17/2010 - 23:28

 Well, something is going on to keep me from getting these links to work.  Ugghh.  I'll try and fix it tomorrow!  They are from https://www.kaplanco.com/

These are their names: High Rise Step Up, Up and Down Steps, Step Up 2 Wash, Activity Cube/Toddler Flip Seat (cool idea!), some forts and a bridge/boat combo.

 

 This would be a big help–our bed is high to get up and down from for our little guy! http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=17646

 

Here's a couple more options for stepstools with handles/rails http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=16596

http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=70143

These might work for fort building http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=83858

http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=82434

http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=70317 a slide!

and a cool chair for little ones http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=87116

but THIS is what I loved when I was little (though I was a tom boy :) It's a bridge/boat and it looks hackable! http://www.kaplanco.com/store/.....sp?CatID=1||0&PID=96530
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silky

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 12:03

I'm actually building chairs like the Flip Seat right now! They have them at my sons daycare and I love them! He does, too and he's getting two for Christmas.

I made plans and everything. If you're interested I could post them when they are finished. I'm hoping for a last sunny fall weekend to get them sanded and stained.

mamma_joy

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 19:33

Oh, thank you Silky!  Having your plans would be so helpful!  Now just to figure out the step stool thing!

silky

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 20:13

Well, I'd love to have one of those for my kitchen but I'm afraid they might take up way to much space. If I decide to make one I let you know.

mamma_joy

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 20:35

Yes, I think the learning towers are too big.  I was thinking of something a little simpler/smaller like this .  It doesn't look that hard to make--though I've not used the jigsaw before.  I think something similar could be a nice in between the stool and the learning tower.

silky

Thu, 11/18/2010 - 22:22

Ok, that one should be fairly easy to build starting with the storage step stool plans.

Here is how I would do it.

  • build the step stool but make sure, that the "lids" have no sideway overhang. (I think there is some overhang in the original plans)
  • cut out your side pieces. (Using a jgsaw isn't really that difficult. Just make sure you get a decent one. Cheap jigsaws are a pain to work with when it comes to cutting straight lines.)
  • If you want to use the storage omit the "wall" behind the back. In most cases there is something behind the stool anyway. If it makes you feel safer cut a board the width of your steps and the height you want it to be. Screw it to the back of the stairs.
  • screw the side pieces to the sides.

If you know a real shop that carries those steps go there and take the dimensions.

 

I hope that made sense.

mamma_joy

Fri, 12/17/2010 - 19:46

Silky,

 

Have you got the measurements for the flip seat handy?  Still thinking I could make that for Christmas/his birthday in January.  Thanks!

silky

Sat, 12/18/2010 - 13:10

Well, I guess I could post some simple drawings in a day or two. Maybe not soon enough for Christmas. When is his birthday? January should be totally doable even if I post the plans over the holidays. I'm really busy with my own Christmas projects right now, sorry.

And I live in the metric part of the world. I hope that doesn't pose a problem.

mamma_joy

Sat, 12/18/2010 - 15:19

Thank you.  I decided to try and put it together now with what scraps I had on hand.  We'll see if it turns out....hopefully you will be off the hook!  And his birthday is Jan. 7th so a little time but not as much as I could use!