Unique folding door design - video

**Jon** · Nov 16, 2018, 09:04 AM

Plus that little black rubber foot needs to be relocated so it's not a snag when the gate is in the upright position. Another one:

**Frank S** · Nov 16, 2018, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by Jon

Plus that little black rubber foot needs to be relocated so it's not a snag when the gate is in the upright position. Another one:

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Now that is a loft stair that really makes sense

**ranald** · Nov 16, 2018, 10:54 AM

Ge , I could raise the roof in my shed/shop. Looks flimsy, though it takes that guy at about 70 odd kg: wonder how it would cope if carrying a heavy load that is above OH&S that is. Looks like polimer/plastic but I do like it.I used to work with a guy who weighed 153kg exactly the same as our offsider (60 kg) plus me at 93kg. he might make it shake, rattle & roll esp if carrying an item of say 40 kg.

**Loose Ctrl** · Nov 17, 2018, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by ranald

Ge , I could raise the roof in my shed/shop. Looks flimsy, though it takes that guy at about 70 odd kg: wonder how it would cope if carrying a heavy load that is above OH&S that is. Looks like polimer/plastic but I do like it.I used to work with a guy who weighed 153kg exactly the same as our offsider (60 kg) plus me at 93kg. he might make it shake, rattle & roll esp if carrying an item of say 40 kg.

I have the same questions as well. I'm a fatty and I carry heavy stuff. This would be a nice feature to have when I build my big garage. I'd like to have a mezzanine for storage.

**marksbug** · Nov 17, 2018, 02:52 PM

if you have a cnc mill to do it...I sure couldent do it by hand..but it sure looks great to mee. I suppose you could also use door hindges to do it.. I give it 3 thumbs up!!!

**Loose Ctrl** · Nov 17, 2018, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by marksbug

if you have a cnc mill to do it...I sure couldent do it by hand..but it sure looks great to mee. I suppose you could also use door hindges to do it.. I give it 3 thumbs up!!!

Why would a CNC mill be needed? It looks like to me some steel steps, some nice 3/16 angle, and some weld on hinges would make it. The angles for everything throws me off though. I've seriously been looking into this. More research to come.

**marksbug** · Nov 17, 2018, 06:58 PM

unless there all pretty darn close it's gonna be kinda wonkey,some loaded more than others, some pushing some pushing.yes a "loose" version could be done kinda eazely, but....oh never mind. I reckon a set up jig could be made and persise mesurements&location and stops it wouldent be that bad. but for me....I would have to do it a tad different.like...make a bigger shop...add a elevator/lift..or ladder like attic ladder juts a bit more beefy. or possiably 2 aluminum ladders with some links&steps to fold up. I do like this one hear,I wonder who make them or how much $$ they are.probably made is switzerland....and expensive.but dam good quality.

**Frank S** · Jul 29, 2019, 09:48 AM

I would say that such a door would only be good as an interior door where no security or climate control from outside would be required. But that having been said it would be quite possible to fashion sealing capability and as for a locking mechanism that could be added as well but I have my doubts of the likely hood of real world acceptance for an exterior door anytime soon. Interior or novelty yes some people always seem to want the odd or bazar for their homes

**Loose Ctrl** · Nov 18, 2018, 07:41 AM

Upon further thought, that folding stair would take up a lot of valuable wall space in a shop. I think a swing down stairway would work better for me.