Build A Stair Tread Jig

Build your own stair tread riser gauge jig.

Build a stair tread jig.

Redneckdiy had his breakout with the how to build a pole barn series. Just set it in place adjust the ends to fit tight to the stringer and transfer this to the finished tread or riser. It can be made to work with stairs of any width and is perfect for measuring the treads and the risers length and end angles. One of the secrets to being a good finish carpenter woodworker is learning from old pro s and copying as many of their jigs as you can.

This awesome tool will help you install treads and risers step doctor building or reworking your stairs is easy with the step doctor another tool that works great with the step doctor the 3in1 square. Then you can make accurate adjustment of your miter saw to cut the line perfect. Tighten the jig down and remove from the rough framing. Materials needed to build stair jig sheet material approximately 18 x 18 x 3 8 inches all for the europeans 450 x 450 x 15mm or larger 4 strips of hardwood approximately 450x15x10mm 450 x 100x 20 mm wood for fence wood glue any will do such as pva but i prefer to use cascamite.

Simply lay the device in place in the rough framing and expand it snug. It will account for any out of square condition in the stair stringer. I ve known this for years and i continue to keep my eye out for jig ideas all the time. Lay the jig on your new tread or riser and scribe your cut line.

It s so amazingly simple and it makes installing stair treads a breeze. Stair steps stair treads stairs measurements tool box gauges ceiling fan staircase ideas templates tools. Easy to make from scrap plywood and common hardware. Pins or brands.

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