Cut the Stringer Boards — Cut Stringers
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How to Measure Alternating Tread Stairs · Step 6 of 10
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Begin cutting the marked stringer. Use a circular saw (or a track saw for greater precision) to make the long, straight cuts for both the rise and the run. Be careful not to overcut the corners. For the inside corners where the circular saw cannot reach, switch to a jigsaw. The jigsaw will allow you to make precise plunge cuts to complete the V-shaped notches for each step. Ensure all cuts are clean and accurate to maintain the integrity of the stringer and the consistency of the stair dimensions. Repeat this process for all stringers, using the first cut stringer as a physical template if desired, or relying on the consistent marks from the set framing square.
Cut the Stringer Boards — Cut Stringers
Part of project
How to Measure Alternating Tread Stairs · Step 6 of 10
In this video
Begin cutting the marked stringer. Use a circular saw (or a track saw for greater precision) to make the long, straight cuts for both the rise and the run. Be careful not to overcut the corners. For the inside corners where the circular saw cannot reach, switch to a jigsaw. The jigsaw will allow you to make precise plunge cuts to complete the V-shaped notches for each step. Ensure all cuts are clean and accurate to maintain the integrity of the stringer and the consistency of the stair dimensions. Repeat this process for all stringers, using the first cut stringer as a physical template if desired, or relying on the consistent marks from the set framing square.