Wanted: CAD Blocks

Hey all

I was wondering where I could find an already done up CAD block of an
interior stairway. I need to be able to modify it to meet the local
specs. I just didn't want to have to spend a bunch of time making one
if there was already one done for me!

I thought I seen on this group sometime ago that someone was putting
together a site that had blocks to "Share" If not, it's not a bad
idea. Anyway, Thanks in Advance!!

CB ~

 

First, there's lots of sites with CAD blocks. Do a Google search for a
bunch of sites. Also, there are free CDs you can get full of blocks (Thomas
Registrar puts out some, free for the asking).

That being said, I think you'd be better off just drawing the stairs
yourself. Any stair block you find most likely would require as much
modification time as it would take to just draw it. Your floor to floor
height will be different than the block, minimum tread size varies (i.e. 9"
or 10" residential, 11" commercial), maximum riser height varies (7"
commercial, 7-3/4" or 8" residential), different railing types and
construction, stair shape (i.e. straight, L, U, circular etc), stair
construction (i.e. all wood, steal stringer with wood treads, steel pan,
etc.).

HTH,

Michael

 

Wood, stone, concrete, or steel? Open or closed stringers? Open or closed
risers?
Spiral, curved, L, scissor, switchback, or straight? Magic or regular?

You sound like a very efficient person.

I agree, but I don't have the time to do it if someone else will do it for
me.
Where can we find *your* blocks? Post the URL.

 

: Hey all
:
: I was wondering where I could find an already done up CAD block of an
: interior stairway. I need to be able to modify it to meet the local
: specs. I just didn't want to have to spend a bunch of time making one
: if there was already one done for me!
:
: I thought I seen on this group sometime ago that someone was putting
: together a site that had blocks to "Share" If not, it's not a bad
: idea. Anyway, Thanks in Advance!!
:
: CB ~

Actually He sounds like just another lazy architect who is too lazy to draw.


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Good Morning All,
Lazy or not, I thought that was the whole idea of blocks, so you did not
have to keep drawing the same thing over and over again.
I have a few that I dont mind sharing.
Isnt there a proberb that goes along the line of " many hands make lite
work".

Dennis.

 

And too may cooks spoil the broth. <Grin>

Get the CD-Rom from Rugby Joinery or JELDWIN they have Stairs

I have these on my collection CD see http://www.cadalot.co.uk

Alan (Cadalot)

 

Why not take the same approach for everything? A building's a
building-right?

I've heard that one. How/whom are you helping? Here's another saying:

Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?

 

Feel The Love!!! Boy am I glad to see that there are still good
people out there willing to help out. Thank You!!!

CB ~

 

Tell your friends!

 

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Martin Double
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