Marking and Cutting Stair Stringers and Treads
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Building a Big Staircase over a landscape retaining wall & connecting it with a bridge to a patio
What happens here
Using a speed square and pencil, mark the treated lumber for the staircase stringers. The video highlights the importance of consistent step height for safety and comfort. Each step should have an equal rise (e.g., 7 inches) and an equal run (e.g., 11 inches). This consistency prevents users from being thrown off balance when ascending or descending. After marking, use a miter saw to precisely cut the stringers and individual tread pieces.
Goal: Prepare the wooden components for the staircase with consistent dimensions
Tools and materials
- Milwaukee Fuel Miter Saw Milwaukee — Precisely cutting treated lumber for stringers and treads
- Pencil — Marking cuts on lumber
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection during cutting
- Speed Square — Marking precise angles and lines on the lumber for stringers
- Treated Lumber — Main structural components for stringers and treads