By Bob Gentile

Author  Bio I received a couple E-Mails from some of the guys here in LSOL about making stairs. So I thought this would help some of you guys and gals make your projects a bit easier.

I received a couple E-Mails from some of the guys here in LSOL about making stairs. So I thought this would help some of you guys and gals make your projects a bit easier. Lets start by first getting yourself a piece of stock 12 inches long and 1/2 inch square. I used cedar for this article. Cedar would be a good choice because it holds up to the elements pretty well. Draw a line 1/8 above the edge of the wood.

Okay now from the left hand Corner of the wood on top, use a small square and start right in the corner and draw a line 45 degrees.

The line is drawn to the straight line that you made 1/8 above the edge of the wood. Continue to make these 45 degree angles alternating the side of the square left to right or right to left whatever way you start.

Next after drawing your lines, using a band saw, set your miter gauge to 45 and start from one end and cut the lines you had drawn on the wood.

FULL SIZE STAIR DRAWING

Here is a full size drawing in PCX format. Click here and your default graphic program will open and you can print.

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I cut the lines all one way and then I set my miter gauge the opposite way and did the remaining lines.

Once this is complete you will see in the photo how the stairs look. Tell the truth not, bad hey.

Okay keeping in mind you have a 1/2 inch stock piece of wood you are working with. Set the fence on your band saw at just a hair smaller than 1/8 inch or 3/32 what ever tickles your fancy. If you set the fence at that measurement you will get 4 sets of stringers. Be sure to pay attention and use caution when cutting close to the blade or making thin pieces such as the stringers.

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