Wow. Love the staircase!!! One thought. You could use a thick piece of clear acrylic (instead of the painted plywood) at the top landing for some drama and to let it in more light. Great video and congrats on the Autodesk collab.
I'm not sure that would "let in more light," since the top seems to be an enclosed space, but the acrylic would gradually become cloudy probably relatively quickly from wear.
I was thinking of creating and using cloth Micarta. Then you could pick and choose your colors. Often used for knife handles. Bluejean spiral staircase anyone? Or maybe burlap... Second thought would be to embed some small LED light panels within the steps to light them up.
Ive been building custom staircases for 20 years and i must say im really impressed with the unique outside of the box thinking that was implemented in both the design and construction methods.WELL DONE!!
BEAUTIFUL! So creative. It serves as stairs and a sculptural piece (especially without a railing) in the space. Nice touch with the play outside sign. I love spiral staircases.
wow great. I admire your hard work and patience on doing this proyect awsome I wish I have access to those machine looks amazing. keep up the good work.
The sheer complexity and grandeur of this project in comparison to your others made my puny brain explode. I got tired just from watching you do all the work. Anyways, I'm going to have a beer now I earned it with all this hard RUclips-video-watching I just did.
Somebody has to say it - you've taken your channel to a whole new level. In all seriousness, this is a truly impressive project! I've enjoyed many of your smaller projects, but this is something else entirely.
I bet he just made sure the first step was facing the rest of the space, and then calculated what angle each step would need to rotate around the spiral in order to perfectly meet the landing - I'm sure he had a few degrees of play at both top and bottom, which allowed for him to guarantee each step was large enough to step on, while also being the right height.
+Doug - Let's say 12 steps to a rotation, and 10 inches lift per step. So we have one step every 30 degrees and 12X10 = 120 inches of lift per rotation. Let's assume a floor to floor height of 120 inches to cover. That makes it 120/10 = 12 steps. Which means we have exactly one rotation to make. Finally, this means the start and end of the staircase are in sync.
well that was amazing, I have 25+ years of finish woodworking and restoration , and I always loved the marriage of the new and old, of the old brick buildings with big windows and modern furnishings and cabinetry, I'll follow your channel, and hope to see what else you can create with all this awesome machines.. great job guys...
yes! good idea! the one good thing about using the CNC is that you can set it then work on other projects. with larger CNCs you can cut out 2 or more layers of plywood at a time. In the new Autodesk Build Space i will have access to a 5'by10' bed CNC which could do this entire staircase in 4-6 cuts
poti sa tai si cu un pendular sablonul, dar si cu un router e o munca titanica ca sa tai atatea coli de placaj presat ;) poti sa incerci sa faci si tu una ;)
HomeMadeModern yes, ofc if we are talking industrial tools the CNC will be faster. My mention was for people who don't own a CNC(so they just pay for 1 template) or for people that have a CNC and is not that powerful
I was thinking (almost) the same! Because you can even print out the design and use a band/jigsaw and a sander for the biggest template. Then you can use a router to create as many as you need. Afterwards you can just trim the template down a little bit to the next size so you don't have to make a completely new one from scratch. And then just repeat and repeat (and repeat...)
Just wow! One thing i would like to see in upcoming videos though. Please show some more of the fabrication process. And maybe even the design stage of the build
This is exactly what I needed, I have been looking at spiral stairs for a limited space project. And it also beautiful, and get this I have an X-Carve CNC 1000mm in my shop. thanks for sharing.
This is such a beautiful project in every way. I love the look of exposed (good) plywood edges. the digital collaboration really makes it special. The age we're in makes this type of normally a very specialized project accessible to anyone. Very much looking forward to what you come up with Autodesk.
So cool. Simple elegant design. Always loved spiral staircases and now combined with exposed plywood so very cool. Thanks for sharing. Really enjoy your channel.
The Autodesk build space is absolutely beautiful. My father used to work there and I went on a job shadow project there and it was insanely cool to see all of the huge machines
Weeks ago, before this video was posted, I took a screen shot of this project from Instagram and have been using it as my lock page on my iPhone. A daily inspiration! Thanks Ben!
about 1.25 sheets of plywood per step. the plywood i used was about $40 a sheet. i also used about $200 worth of screws and glue. the steel cost me about $450
$70 Canadian per sheet if you want to use a nice birtch ply. X 1-1/4 sheets per stair. + $50-75 screws and glue. + a cpl $100 to have it CNC'd for you.
He literally told us both which plywood he used and how much it took per step. The only thing I didn't hear was a step count. I'm estimating 14 based on the video. At 1.25 sheets per step, that's 17.5 sheets, rounding up to 18. At local prices that's roughly $700 of plywood. Estimating using metalsdepot prices for the steel components, $220 Let's round up and let the extra $80 cover all the other materials. Rough estimate - $1000
That is one amazingly great, great use of plywood material, deconstructing its visual experience while still being true of its identity. Well done sir, well done
Best thing I've seen on RUclips in ages
Lol. ... agreed
Same. It's beautiful!
lol
I cried
Appsessed xD
That's the sexiest modern staircase I've ever seen, incredible job
thanks so much for watching!
holy. shit. please come put one in my house. also build me a 2nd floor. thanks.
Mike Boland hahahaha "Also build me a second floor" lol
Wow. Love the staircase!!! One thought. You could use a thick piece of clear acrylic (instead of the painted plywood) at the top landing for some drama and to let it in more light. Great video and congrats on the Autodesk collab.
And if he was afraid of the strength, he could frame in acrylic in a metal frame. Would still be cool!
great idea with clear acrylic :)
I'm not sure that would "let in more light," since the top seems to be an enclosed space, but the acrylic would gradually become cloudy probably relatively quickly from wear.
I was thinking of creating and using cloth Micarta. Then you could pick and choose your colors. Often used for knife handles. Bluejean spiral staircase anyone? Or maybe burlap...
Second thought would be to embed some small LED light panels within the steps to light them up.
Rabbit Six That sounds like it would suck to make that much micarta. Could look pretty sweet though.
Ive been building custom staircases for 20 years and i must say im really impressed with the unique outside of the box thinking that was implemented in both the design and construction methods.WELL DONE!!
Dude! You totally should've kept the pole by itself haha! Just kidding. Great video and mind-blowing project my man! Keep it up!
😂😂😂😂😂
BEAUTIFUL! So creative. It serves as stairs and a sculptural piece (especially without a railing) in the space. Nice touch with the play outside sign. I love spiral staircases.
Pretty sweet! Great use of CNCing to simplify the design and build of something rather complex.
I have to say that is one of the most creative videos I have ever seen!
:)
HomeMadeModern is there going to be a video about the railing?
yes, that's coming soon!
Wonderful job! Results are astonishing.
This is crazy cool!!!
one of the best projects I've seen... and believe me... I follow every maker out there...!!!
wow great. I admire your hard work and patience on doing this proyect awsome I wish I have access to those machine looks amazing. keep up the good work.
This is crazy!!! Best video yet!!
So awesome, that's one of the best ideas I've ever seen. Love the plywood!!
Thanks Paul! we should do a collab soon!
Yes!! We totally have to do that, I'll start racking my brain with ideas - let me know if you have any.
Very cool! 2 hours a step is certainly a labor of love. Looks awesome!
The sheer complexity and grandeur of this project in comparison to your others made my puny brain explode.
I got tired just from watching you do all the work. Anyways, I'm going to have a beer now I earned it with all this hard RUclips-video-watching I just did.
cheers!
That is an amazing build! Plywood is so underrated!
It's absolutely WONDERFULL !!!!
Keep up with these great creations.
I love your creativeness
thanks so much for coming back to watch :)
Somebody has to say it - you've taken your channel to a whole new level.
In all seriousness, this is a truly impressive project! I've enjoyed many of your smaller projects, but this is something else entirely.
I love this project! This is insane!
This project is INSANE!!! To say you did an amazing job is an understatement. This needs to win some carpenters award or something.
Just finished warching it for the second time, this is incredible!!! I love it sooooo much!!!
Hands down the most attractive spiral staircase I've seen. Can't wait to see what you do with the railing.
My main question is how to calculate where to start the 1st stair so it met the landing perfectly. Love it!
I bet he just made sure the first step was facing the rest of the space, and then calculated what angle each step would need to rotate around the spiral in order to perfectly meet the landing - I'm sure he had a few degrees of play at both top and bottom, which allowed for him to guarantee each step was large enough to step on, while also being the right height.
Doug Christensen Number of degrees the staircase has to turn divided by number of steps = angle of each step.
+Doug - Let's say 12 steps to a rotation, and 10 inches lift per step. So we have one step every 30 degrees and 12X10 = 120 inches of lift per rotation. Let's assume a floor to floor height of 120 inches to cover. That makes it 120/10 = 12 steps. Which means we have exactly one rotation to make. Finally, this means the start and end of the staircase are in sync.
well that was amazing, I have 25+ years of finish woodworking and restoration , and I always loved the marriage of the new and old, of the old brick buildings with big windows and modern furnishings and cabinetry, I'll follow your channel, and hope to see what else you can create with all this awesome machines.. great job guys...
we love the rustic modern vibe here! thanks for watching and subscribing! :)
this is sick. great job!
A labor of love, awesome! 2 hours a stair... eeesh.. Such a soothing voice..
omg this is literally my aesthetic
It's beautiful. Especially how the light shines on it makes it very photo genic
Such A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!
Thumbs up!!!!!
I am absolutely blown away by this and I'm looking forward to your next incredible build. Nice work, Ben!
This is soooo cool.. appreciate all the labor and hard work...
thanks! we appreciate your support :)
looks beautiful even without a railing. the wood accentuates almost seamlessly with the plain white wall.
u can CUT 1 template with the CNC and then all the rest with a router tool / it's cheaper and faster
yes! good idea! the one good thing about using the CNC is that you can set it then work on other projects. with larger CNCs you can cut out 2 or more layers of plywood at a time. In the new Autodesk Build Space i will have access to a 5'by10' bed CNC which could do this entire staircase in 4-6 cuts
poti sa tai si cu un pendular sablonul, dar si cu un router e o munca titanica ca sa tai atatea coli de placaj presat ;) poti sa incerci sa faci si tu una ;)
HomeMadeModern yes, ofc if we are talking industrial tools the CNC will be faster.
My mention was for people who don't own a CNC(so they just pay for 1 template) or for people that have a CNC and is not that powerful
yes! another great way to share design! thanks for the suggestion!
I was thinking (almost) the same! Because you can even print out the design and use a band/jigsaw and a sander for the biggest template. Then you can use a router to create as many as you need. Afterwards you can just trim the template down a little bit to the next size so you don't have to make a completely new one from scratch. And then just repeat and repeat (and repeat...)
Just wow! One thing i would like to see in upcoming videos though. Please show some more of the fabrication process. And maybe even the design stage of the build
I like it, its beautiful with an unbelievable amount of work but what about a rail?
we're working on a railing :)
Dont make the railing!, it'll ruin it. Just deal with the ~1 fall per decade.
HomeMadeModern would it be possible to make one of each of the 12 different pieces and ship them? Ill pay you of course! :)
This is exactly what I needed, I have been looking at spiral stairs for a limited space project. And it also beautiful, and get this I have an X-Carve CNC 1000mm in my shop. thanks for sharing.
Michel Brunette did you build it ? how did it turn out
"New Tools" Machines were running ticker tape in the 1950's...67 years ago.
That's less than 30 years after the first hand held circular saw!
This is such a beautiful project in every way. I love the look of exposed (good) plywood edges. the digital collaboration really makes it special.
The age we're in makes this type of normally a very specialized project accessible to anyone. Very much looking forward to what you come up with Autodesk.
Ben, this was incredible my friend!
So cool. Simple elegant design. Always loved spiral staircases and now combined with exposed plywood so very cool. Thanks for sharing. Really enjoy your channel.
What! This is so awesome! : D
Wow it's a super simple concept. Looks good!
Saw your channel on core77, and subscribed after watching a single video. Great content!
Thanks, Ben, for sharing this very cool build! Plywood and wood screws, can't get more accessible than that..
ok WOW
thanks!
yeah what they said..very cool!
very cool stair case. i like the idea of cnc the parts and laying it all up. awesome
It looks hella cool but even with a railing I'll be too afraid to climb up that
The Autodesk build space is absolutely beautiful. My father used to work there and I went on a job shadow project there and it was insanely cool to see all of the huge machines
when ru going to put up the video for the railing? I would love to see how u make that
the best set of stairs I have seen in along time
Any progress with the railing, wwish to see it :)
he is actually an architect, so some schooling on design, engineering, load distribution... etc is involved.
I love the way this looks! I wasn't sure when I saw the description how it would turn out, but I really like it.
*note to self* get yourself an architecture hubby
Joana Mercado NAWH girl imma bout to slay this myself.😂#idontneedaman
yeah. ok. lolololol
Joana Mercado make it two an architect and an engineer
Why not start doing DIY yourself?
+Voiceof Reason Why not start doing do it yourself yourself.
Weeks ago, before this video was posted, I took a screen shot of this project from Instagram and have been using it as my lock page on my iPhone. A daily inspiration! Thanks Ben!
fcking awesome. I'd love to have that in my house. Congratulations
ok that's crazy and is going to go viral. congratulations Ben that is amazing. so inspiring.
This staircase belongs into the MoMA!
one of the best projects ever made!
Thank you for the video.
thank you for watching!
The most insanely awesome staircase I have ever seen. Good job. Can't wait to see the type of railing you decide to add.
thats awesome i'm wondering how much it costs.
about 1.25 sheets of plywood per step. the plywood i used was about $40 a sheet. i also used about $200 worth of screws and glue. the steel cost me about $450
I could never take on such a project, but wow, that looks really good.
cool video!!!!
thanks!
This is absolutely incredible!
But how do I get a hole in my ceiling
stomp it out! :)
Dude, you crushed it. That looks absolutely amazing!
What about the cost? is it cheap or expensive?
I estimate about 1800 USD.
$450, $400 of plywood $50 of screws and glue
40+ hrs per effort at $50/hr. Most of the cost is in labor
$70 Canadian per sheet if you want to use a nice birtch ply.
X 1-1/4 sheets per stair.
+ $50-75 screws and glue.
+ a cpl $100 to have it CNC'd for you.
He literally told us both which plywood he used and how much it took per step. The only thing I didn't hear was a step count. I'm estimating 14 based on the video. At 1.25 sheets per step, that's 17.5 sheets, rounding up to 18.
At local prices that's roughly $700 of plywood.
Estimating using metalsdepot prices for the steel components, $220
Let's round up and let the extra $80 cover all the other materials.
Rough estimate - $1000
OMG! The things people can do when they put their minds to it!
Hey Ben,
I though I should tell you this. A Facebook group called Bright Lifestyle just uploaded your video and gave you no credit for it!
Thought*
thank you for telling me. unfortunately there isn't much i can do about it. at least more people get to see the ideas!
I saw this on facebook first and immediately knew it had to be made by you. Looks amazing!
The only mistake is that you can see the metal plate at the bottom.
The best you ever made! Well done! Amazing!
Imagine banging your toe on one of those stairs
it would hurt a lot
that is absolutly cool!!! looks very cool and the costs were not that high for such big stairs!
I used popsicle sticks. Let's just say... I'm in the hospital...
Little Psycho yeah'
Hahahaha
great use of durable plywood, awesome job...
cool but is it really DIY 😂
well, it isn't store-bought if that's what you mean.
Jack Pearson DIY means do it yourself and he did it himself.
HomeMadeModern well it's really cool but I just don't have a xcarve it access to one so thats why I said that
How can I miss such a quality channel? Smh
never miss an episode! haha thanks for watching!! :)
I'm glad you're adding a railing
Absolutely one of the coolest wood projects I've seen. Nice work!
My goodness! This is incredible x1000! The design and execution is just amazing! Sharing now!
Very cool, love the concept and design.
WOW! This is a mind blowing design and your video creates an illusion that it is so easy to build. Thanks for sharing.
I love your videos! Thanks to them I found my interest in furniture DIYs and design. Really cool stuff!
This is an amazing look and perfectly designed. Super awesome job!
One of the best creations I have ever seen on RUclips! Awesome cannot wait to see it all completed!!
great job! layer over layer looks amazing!
This is a stunning staircase, super cool!
thank you so much! and thanks for watching! :)
Great work. I like the raw look of the wood.
I can't even sculpture a plasticine but this man has a talent. is he an architect by any chance?
Best project so far. Well done!
This is a staggering bit of engineering, Ben - congratulations, it's stunning.
I'm so impressed!!!! I will pass ur video's on to my friends.
That is one amazingly great, great use of plywood material, deconstructing its visual experience while still being true of its identity. Well done sir, well done
I wish I had a staircase to build this is exactly what I would want to build. Very nice!
Magnifique escalier. J'adore. ♡♡♡ Bravo l'équipe.
Huge accomplishment man great job and congrats!
That is a work of art, with the plans for creating them as well. Thanks 👍