Lay Out and Cut Stair Stringers — Select and Cut Stringers
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How to Build a Small Set of Porch Steps · Step 2 of 7
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Using a speed square, pencil, and tape measure, lay out the stair step pattern (rise and run) on pressure-treated 2x12 lumber. Ensure the layout accounts for the thickness of the future tread material so that the top step aligns perfectly with the platform. Make multiple cuts with a circular saw, stopping just shy of the intersection lines. Finish the cuts with a reciprocating saw (or jigsaw) for precision. Once one stringer is perfectly cut, use it as a template to mark and cut the remaining stringers.
Lay Out and Cut Stair Stringers — Select and Cut Stringers
Part of project
How to Build a Small Set of Porch Steps · Step 2 of 7
In this video
Using a speed square, pencil, and tape measure, lay out the stair step pattern (rise and run) on pressure-treated 2x12 lumber. Ensure the layout accounts for the thickness of the future tread material so that the top step aligns perfectly with the platform. Make multiple cuts with a circular saw, stopping just shy of the intersection lines. Finish the cuts with a reciprocating saw (or jigsaw) for precision. Once one stringer is perfectly cut, use it as a template to mark and cut the remaining stringers.