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Since the ground froze up I thought I would take advantage and try for the first time to build some steps down to the water. I have old foundation stones and old pieces of mill stones that I can use for steps, and I have this maple tree that I saved that grew horizontal That I would try as a railing.

Well, after 2 days and a dozen advil I finished. Its not perfect by any means and even with equipment its hard moving them on such a slope.








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Nice project. I like your "natural" approach to it. Better go find a new tree, bend and pin it down horizontally for a spare handrail in the years to come smile.

Does the water ever get higher than that? Is this a new pond? Looks like you have a steep bank around a lot of area, how do you keep that free of trees, etc.?

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Looks good, Todd.
Tell us a little about that piece of equipment that you used...


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Looks amazing! I really love the use of the old tree for railing and as was mentioned, the natural look! Great job and pics!



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Very nice. I really like the addition of the chair. As I approach age 70, I am appreciating the value of chairs more and more.

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Originally Posted By: fish n chips
Nice project. I like your "natural" approach to it. Better go find a new tree, bend and pin it down horizontally for a spare handrail in the years to come smile.

Does the water ever get higher than that? Is this a new pond? Looks like you have a steep bank around a lot of area, how do you keep that free of trees, etc.?
Well, it's a new pond and I haven't got to fight that battle yet. I'm probably going to put golf cleats on and weed eat the steeper parts.

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Originally Posted By: rmedgar
Looks good, Todd.
Tell us a little about that piece of equipment that you used...
I used my 4 year old JD 3320 tractor with a 485 back hoe and set of Artillian forks.


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Great choice for the natural handrail.


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