Wooden stair treads

[SpottyDog5]

I'm sorry I keep asking where to get things from, but I struggling with this one.
I need 3 off wooden stair steps, ideally in oak with inlayed treadmaster.
I will fabricate the Stainless supports
Please can anyone suggest where I might get these, without having to have them made ?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Captain Coochie]

There is a decking product that has non slip strips fitted into it . I doubt they do it in oak though .

 

[SpottyDog5]

Do you have a web site address, maybe I could stain the wood and varnish?
cheers

 

[Tidewaiter2]

TRy

The two shipwrights Nick and Andew in Emsworth Yacht Harbour- it might cost, but the both work on wooden boats for choice, so oak steps no problem

 

[Twister_Ken]

This sort of thing any good? Even if not, Howells might be a good place to ask.

 

[Tranona]

I'm sorry I keep asking where to get things from, but I struggling with this one.
I need 3 off wooden stair steps, ideally in oak with inlayed treadmaster.
I will fabricate the Stainless supports
Please can anyone suggest where I might get these, without having to have them made ?
Thanks in advance.

Can't see anything complicated in making 3 steps. Oak would perhaps not be first choice unless it would need to match other woodwork. Teak would be first choice and does not need the Treadmaster, but that is easily stuck on if you wish. Buy a board of teak of the desired section from Howells or Robbins and cut to length. Job done.

 

[SpottyDog5]

Sorry for the rubbish picture, but you can see the treads I need here

This is what i want to replace

 

[Twister_Ken]

Are the current steps just cosmetically challenged, or is there rot. Not rot, I'd be tempted to try sanding them back, maybe bleaching them with some oxalic, then refinishing them.

 

[prv]

Do you need to match exactly the steps in the top picture, or are you just trying to produce something similar?

Pete

 

[SpottyDog5]

Do you need to match exactly the steps in the top picture, or are you just trying to produce something similar?

Pete

Really not sure, what the best route is here, the old steps are very heavy (they are hinged on the top edge) to gain access to the engine room.
Option 1 is try and refurb old steps
Option 2 make new ones in stainless and oak treads. (maybe too dear)

 

[LittleShip]

Are the current steps just cosmetically challenged, or is there rot. Not rot, I'd be tempted to try sanding them back, maybe bleaching them with some oxalic, then refinishing them.

My choice as well.......if there is no rot, time and some elbow grease and you wont have to worry about them fitting back in place.

Tom

 

[SpottyDog5]

No Rot, just quite heavy.
Perhaps an evening with a sander, may yield good results, nothing lost, I guess...

 

[rob2]

The original steps look OK if they were refinished, but you could lighten them. Have you considered using a tank cutter and drilling lightening holes in the side frame and the risers? Could be the best of both worlds.

Rob.

 

[SpottyDog5]

The original steps look OK if they were refinished, but you could lighten them. Have you considered using a tank cutter and drilling lightening holes in the side frame and the risers? Could be the best of both worlds.

Rob.

I like your thinking.....

 

[Wunja]

I would look at getting some gas struts to support the steps. Similar to those used on car hatch backs.

Not as much fun as wielding a tank cutter on a powerful drill though