How to calculate and cut stair stringers

[@Richism4U]

I have struggled for years avoiding stair building. Watched your video couple times, was able to turn on that light bulb of stair building. Thank you for clearing out the fog. Great video.

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks! I'm glad you got it

[@tatersdomergue6463]

Man I built my stairs last Friday just like you were showing me and man they came out good and they are so tight I can't thank you enough so I count you as my teacher on how to build stairs thank you so much for helping me! They're square, level and 7.5" risers. Your videos are direct , clear and uncomplicated without extra useless information!

[@stevepicchi8986]

Thank you for taking the extra time to break your examples down. It really means a lot to us slow learners.

[@okstes]

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[@criscross20]

Thank you for making sense to me. Too many out there act like they are talking to experienced builders already!! I appreciate this truly!!

[@Andi-mv2nz]

Thank you!! Finally, a video that really shows the method clearly. I watched so many others that jumped around steps marking the stringers. You showed it sequentially, and it is much appreciated.

[@Infrared1967]

I have been stuck and procrastinating for months trying to configure new steps. You are such a good teacher!

[@tatersdomergue6463]

Watched it again. Gon learn good after two more times. For sure. Simple, clear, without extra useless information. You saved me alot of trouble!

[@limeallens6160]

How long is the board supposed to be?

[@gordonshaw3557]

You have a gift, you can make the hard sound and look easy. Keep it up, you are a natural teacher. Gordon Shaw Western Australia

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks my friend!

[@artpfenninger5914]

Finally, a video that shows how to make the plumb cut and floor cut. It's so simple the way you explained it. Thanks! As far as calculating I used one of the free stair calculators on the internet.

[@tonyadoggett]

I need to make a two step stringer and you are really helping me to understand how it is done! Thanks!

[@SawdustandWood]

You got this!!

[@9856CB]

I have looked at 4-5 previous videos on this same subject. Yours is the most concise and informative video on KZbin!!!! The others don’t hold a candle to your instructions. GREAT JOB👍

[@scottpreston4021]

This video was extremely helpful. I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to teach some of us greenhorns. The wife is going to wonder where I keep my cape.

[@FontediCalore]

Best video out of the lot, can't believe how easy he makes it seem.

[@tatersdomergue6463]

Your material is invaluable. It has helped me do these jobs and quick too. Thank you!

[@jimcandonow4974]

Great video glad you clarified stringers are cut with 2 x12 s and how to round up

[@billconnelly4840]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@danabrock4221]

Well done video. Best stair explanation I’ve found. Not too long.... got to the point. Thanks for making good use of video time!

[@tjoyce81]

wow - this is the clearest and easiest to understand video I have seen on this subject. Thanks A LOT for making this video.

[@sala6961]

thankyou so much for the very clear step by step teaching, ive still be b=confused from the other stair vids but yours is most clear. thankyou from New Zealand

[@agraitlopez4485]

I've watched dozens of stair vids .this is #1.

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks!

[@celiafeatherby2283]

just found this, and it's a really informative video. clear, concise and well presented. many thanks.

[@tracybrislin]

Really easy to understand! thanks for the extra drawings to go along with the video!

[@wendymcgannon1883]

First time I have understood stringers and how to create them. Thank you!,

[@mohamedghwala8819]

I really don’t appreciate your time that you spend to explain very clear with very nice simple way to us to understand. Thank you so much I a very fan of yours

[@weezer1088]

Once again you taught me something . Watched 10 videos and got stupider after each one . You make it simple and im going by your video . Thank you

[@luiebadillo7529]

By far one of the best stair cutting video

[@buddy6365]

You are Frikken awesome, I've learned to become so much better from your tutorials.

[@DS-fu2gq]

Very good examples for beginners and you explained very clearly with diagrams. Excellent showcase.

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks

[@MyRanger12]

Best explanation yet. Thanks for the video.

[@donaldharris7387]

Thanks Sawdust and Wood, I used this a couple of weeks ago after watching your video and they came out great. Everthing was explained with simplicity and was able to visualize it just like you said.

[@oddie8523]

Yea some people over think things. This carpenter got it right. Thank you.

[@rltkktlr]

Excellent video. Very well done and explained, And timely for me. Just removed a hot tub from my deck and now changing the design and adding steps. Thanks.

[@SawdustandWood]

rltkktlr Awesome! So glad I could help! If you have any questions let me know. Post some pictures when you are done. I would love to see!

[@oloem268]

30 seconds into the video and I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. Good teaching man, I feel like a pro already. 👍

[@JF0913]

You’re a great teacher! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@kaymoney526]

even the school the i attended didn't make the explanation and demonstration as easy as you av done it. wow..you r such a fantastic teacher. smooth n seamless....BLESS!

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@travisnolley]

Excellent review ! very simple to understand this is by far the best one I’ve seen

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks my friend!

[@Vent_Girl]

Agreed

[@markecooks9183]

Thank you, this was the only video that helped me get mine done!

[@pascualfrancisco5264]

Lg

[@temptationsbynikole]

Thank you for this expiration. I am very new to building so it helped a ton!!!

[@jimibreeze]

Way to go. I like the honestly of admitting mistakes. It helped while your cutting the stringer through the mark.

[@tonyadoggett]

Love your videos!

[@donovanmattinson2137]

Well done, simple and concise!

[@foreignercatracho]

Awesome video. Short but full of essential information. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@toodle171]

I have watched a few of these and this is a good one.

[@SawdustandWood]

toodle171 thanks!

[@christiancasey1809]

100% most informative I've seen

[@mikekelly9089]

Great video. Simple easy instructions. 👍

[@mikegrigoriadis9484]

Dude! you are the man!! Simple is best

[@derekmiller6164]

Great explanation and walk through. Thank you.

[@jgrudenicstrumpet4369]

Thank you for keeping it simple.

[@172sbct]

This is the simplest explanation and demonstration I have ever seen.

[@reginalddonaldson7660]

This was plain and simple. Thanks much!

[@juanperales3351]

Excellent job, thanks

[@markfletcher4964]

That was very beneficial! Thank You

[@eddiehsueh4861]

This was a great video and easy to follow. Very clear explanation thank you.

[@corysturgis6660]

Great video new subscriber. Love short accurate and you explain the materials and why. Shutting down the couch experts

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks!

[@maodonimega]

Finally....I understand..thank you!

[@ianheaser6865]

Very well done! Great video!!!

[@dzungng7507]

Thanks ...video is clear step by step and easy to learn

[@IthacaFixer]

Well done and easy to follow. The fact you took the time to film properly, explain the Whys and show how you attached the stringer is why you are one of my regular, Go To teachers.

[@rbdenham]

Amazing job explaining the process. I will say, I have seen a ton of these types of videos to create stringers, and this one is explained well and the visuals you have are the best. Best video my man for building stringers!! I am going to subscribe. I bet your other videos are the same detail. Thanks!

[@LoriL777]

Thank you! Straight to the point. Great video!

[@jlocke62]

This guy obviously knows a lot more about this than I do. Maybe I'll watch this a couple more times and give it a try.

[@SawdustandWood]

jlocke62 you can do this my friend! Take your time

[@luiselizalde6757]

Excellent explanation really understandable. Thanks for the video.

[@alchemystic9245]

Great video keep em coming

[@HoLeeFuk317]

Bottom step rise needs to be decreased by the thickness of the tread or it will have a higher rise than the rest of the steps. Top step rise height also needs to be altered if stair treads and decking have different thicknesses. As well a board with a center heart should not be used for stair stringers.

[@Supaman1212]

Greatly appreciated 👍🏾

[@nogrey]

Thanks, very nice and simple. Good video.

[@frankcruz1751]

Thank you all the way from Nicaragua.

[@SawdustandWood]

Frank Cruz you are welcome!

[@jesusvillasenor6902]

Saludos amigo me gusta tu video, hablo poco ingles saludos desde california

[@chadandrews73]

Thank you for the Awesome video, And thank you for making things easy..

[@joshrandal6982]

The first video at the top the guy never mentions height measurement. Another video you could not see the pencil lines. You covered everything including a good explanation of the code and the math to get there. You cut the stringer explaining and repeating as you made cuts. Showed the math more than once, showed the finished product with a kicker which I never heard of. Great video, great lesson!! Thumbs up and subscribed.

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks!

[@timbarry5080]

You make some nice tables. Thank you for the video. The only think I would add is that by "total height" you mean to the top of whatever deck material will be used. Some may not realize you are taking the measurement from the top of the decking, even though it hasn't been applied yet. Great video

[@monicaloera1427]

Are you talking about how in the drawing it shows 4 steps but on the actual deck and the stringer that he has propped up against the pole, it only has 3? Thank you for clarifying that because I was so confused.

[@timbarry5080]

@@monicaloera1427 not exactly. I was talking about the total height of the deck which isn't shown because there are no deck planks installed yet.. you can't just measure from the ground to the top of the framing. You have to add the thickness of whatever decking you're gonna use. That's the height you divide to figure out the height of the steps.. . I know the picture is confusing. The "4th" step in the picture is actually the deck itself. So there are three steps and the top of the deck

[@Illusions-bo5zt]

Well explained. Thanks for this video.

[@parkerdouglashall]

Dude great video!

[@aw5881]

Thanks for no unnecessary introductions 🤞😭

[@korlimservices4180]

Loud & Clear Bro !! Thx

[@sunchaserw1477]

absolutely clear and thanks so much!

[@rudyardgomeas6042]

Awesome video. You should consider completing your cuts with a jigsaw or handsaw. Cutting further, weakens the stringer.

[@kenhall7517]

Thank you, i finally get it

[@davidrees227]

Another brilliant tutorial & video South Wales UK

[@SawdustandWood]

David Rees I appreciate that so much....thank you so much for watching!

[@ChrisJohnson-gq9hy]

Well explained 👍

[@--UNMEXICANOSINPRESIDENTE]

Best video, very clearly finale i know how to cut stair thank you🙌🙌

[@jaggedswords]

What wood did you use? Also opinion on what type of nails to use?

[@67herby89]

Excellent explanation and instructions.

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks

[@his357]

Good video thanks. But got a question from floor to top of landing its 71in would that be 10 rises

[@SawdustandWood]

71/7=10.14 (round up to 11 steps)71/11= 6.45 (rise)11 steps with a 6.45 rise for each one. Use 10 steps if don't want to go right to the landing as shown in the video.Hope this helped

[@his357]

@@SawdustandWood perfect thanks againa. I was thinking 11 but wasn't sure my math is horrible

[@his357]

@@SawdustandWood one more question if I do 11 steps at 7 rise would that work it wouldnt have to be perfect it just a thing I'm building on the side or does it have to be at 6.45 rise

[@SawdustandWood]

Well 11 steps at a rise of 7" will be 77" so I would say no if you need 71".

[@djka8012]

Should the kicker be larger like a 4"x4" that is barried in the ground a few inches?

[@henryrodgers3409]

Excellent video . I like having the landing as the last step like you did . Hate it when the last step on the stringer is at the same level as the deck . It just looks weird if that is done .

[@jo-boo4455]

Good video. Helped out alot!!👍

[@alexramsey4618]

Thank you mate!

[@eddieespinosa8743]

Thanks again from Chicago il

[@SawdustandWood]

Your welcome!

[@eddieespinosa8743]

I want to make my risers shorter for people who have difficulty walking up stairs, can I make them 4, or 5 inches

[@thecapitalalliance]

Thank you for this video. I would add to it the importance of starting with a piece of wood that is thicker. The minimum distance between the (back) edge of the stringer and the cut apex for the rise and tread/run, should be 5". In other words, don't leave less than 5" uncut wood between the cuts and the back edge. That 5" should be undisturbed, meaning no overcuts into that area, so hand cuts for the final apex cuts are recommended.

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

He noted that stringers are usually cut out of 2x12 but he only had a 2x10 available. That deep over cut in the stringer was making me tense up also but that too he mentions when he says usually he would stop short with the skil and finish with a hand saw

[@monicaloera1427]

I thought it was 3.5"? I mean 5" would make me feel better honestly.

[@OfficalRossMcintyre]

Great video

[@chmith27]

great vid

[@lostee2001]

I appreciate it!!💪🏿💪🏿

[@zvitavens]

what borde did you use?

[@VinhNguyen-mi3ju]

Thanks for the measure

[@arti3849]

Thanks good advise

[@Vent_Girl]

Loved your video

[@SawdustandWood]

Phillip Riddle thanks!

[@danielcadenas3061]

It's a good idea you say that because it's a lot professional watch this video I don't know why

[@josephbrown1097]

He good I'm straight my step today.

[@effinchad]

Great video. But, assuming you're having risers on each step, what about cutting back the equal thickness of a riser from the top tread of the stringer, so the top tread has equal depth as the rest?

[@criscross20]

This is an easy video to understand. you want to take it further go ahead and do so. For people like me that have to do this I am thankful I actually understand the basics. I can use my common sense for the rest.