Simple Timber Frame Tips for Making Stairs

[@hramsay8756]

The best example I have ever seen and heard for stair layout. Rise Over Run makes it simple.

[@shockdocracing]

What I would give to have Dad working with me on a project today. He could wreck all the tools he wanted....

[@J.A.Smith2397]

It's crazy hearing the cicadas, they been gone 2 months almost here in Indiana! Like I said on the last one, a cool, un- thought of, place to show off n practice some joinery! Love it n tks!

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Wow. What a cool and sturdy platform and stairs.

[@stephanygates6491]

When I attempt such a task, I’ll lay a foundation for the the end of the stair, rather than fitting to the contours of grade. Then again, I live in Michigan. Frost heave, and all. I enjoyed your clarity of presentation.

[@pettere8429]

I was thinking you want to keep your boards off the ground so they won't wick moisture up and rot.

[@trevorallen2274]

Nice! It was.... Worth the Effort

[@mplussant]

Love your channel,...always learning from u...thank u...

[@jonathanlillpopp2869]

Awesome video, Shawn. Thank you! I can't wait to see you built the interior shop stations!!!

[@allthegear-noidea1264]

Love your work sir. Don’t worry about the length ...its great to see your thought processes too!

[@Dragonmage967]

I've been tinkering with the idea of how I want to replace some older steps for a few weeks now and this video has some pretty awesome ideas!

[@mattomon1045]

Thank you teacher

[@Tazenda22]

Fantastic Shawn, really enjoyed watching the build progress. Now looking forward to seeing the inside fitting out, and all the other good projects to come.

[@edkramer65]

LOL oh the "What the? Dad!" then the "What?" then "Don't let others use your tools." Yup been there done that. That was classic. Awesome stair design I love it & the way you figured it out. Where there is a will there is a way.

[@vinylvinylvinyl]

Awesome.......worth the effort to try....to get it wrong....to learn....to be encouraged to get better. Thank you.

[@JerGoes]

Vibrating multitool is one of those tools I own and readily use when cutting the tongue and groove out of floorboards to lift them or drywall to chase wiring in but for whatever reason I never take it into the shop. Excellent video as always!

[@ljgault]

You are an amazing woodworker!!!

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

Thanks 👍👍

[@RickFarris]

You love that multi-tool, Shawn... :)

[@wortheffort]

meh, was just new. kinda puts my hand to sleep but it worked for these tasks.

[@michellejaggard9657]

So Cool. You are Awsome

[@nateand3]

That's a really cool build

[@GPDIY]

Coming along nicely!

[@paulpardee]

Looks great! My concern is rot/bugs on those parts that directly contact the ground. Any plans on putting a concrete footer there to keep the moisture out? Or even just one of those pavers you had sitting at the bottom. I'd hate for something this nice to deteriorate before it's time because of the elements.

[@whatsstefon]

You’d hope it’s H4 treated pine. So at least it’ll last 20 years, not 2.

[@jaredlanny03]

great build!

[@lanbrady2310]

That is worth the effort!

[@jeffsimpson9232]

Good stuff!

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

Nice 👍👍

[@stushop3910]

I learn so much from just watching you use the hand tools. You are such a gifted craftsman and teacher! I am excited for you and your new shop! It is going to be so nice. Thank you for these awesome videos. When is the next craft show you are going to? I would love to meet you and your dad. I'm in the Austin area, so close by. :)

[@wortheffort]

No markets till immunity.

[@stushop3910]

@@wortheffort oh yea i almost forgot about covid since the election. Thanks for the reply! We will get out there some time. :)

[@deckerprairiewoodworks9826]

I enjoyed your video. I think it was overkill however you did get a chance to show off your talents and your abilities which I enjoyed.

[@dpbjlee83]

Always learn something new - thanks & GREAT JOB

[@gadgetmerc]

loved the whole build except one thing, the small board you added to the center stringer. I can see that being a toe stubber. I'm guessing that was to cover the exposed end grain but maybe the stringer could have been cut back to allow for that cap without making it stick out. Great series!

[@wortheffort]

It was a cheat bc most of this was built with scrap left over from framing. Dad wanted a 12” step. 2x12’s are 11 1/4. That plus a little overhang provided the distance.

[@gadgetmerc]

@@wortheffort that makes more sense. When I was watching the video I thought it stuck out further than a standard stringer but you are adding the strength of a standard stringer. Thanks for taking the time to explain that. Keep up the great work!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Those certainly aren't going anywhere, Shawn. The Daaaaad portion made me laugh. I hate it when my tools aren't the way I left them!

[@FabianoChagas]

I'm sure it will be awesome

[@everettneil6860]

The hand rails attached to the posts are exposed to water entering through the mortise and tenon joints with large enough space to hold water or debris, therefore, decay will happen sooner,hopefully you'll seal around the joints and keep it sealed with periodically maintenance.Good lesson.

[@cotydenise]

OM Gosh, I have been waiting for this video. Thanks!

[@bobstroud9118]

Norm taught me; “ The guy that lends tools isn’t here.” 😊. N.E.OH Bob

[@Ham68229]

You'll want to put down pavers on the ends of the stairs, you don't want them touching the ground. You'll need a barrier between the stairs and pavers, since both the pavers and the stairs will "wick" up moisture from the ground. A great build, stairs can be easy and they can be a real pain to do. Cheers :)

[@joefitzgibbon4543]

These stairs and landing will announce to everyone using them that they are entering a wood shop.

[@TopCat2021]

Nice stairs but what i want to know is where do you find 12 dollar 2 x 12's? Lumber prices around here have went through the roof.

[@cleevepakeel4870]

I'm not sure if you said this but, is the landing & stairs secured to the building or to the concrete footings? Are you just depending on the weight to keep it in place?

[@maciejtrybilo]

DeWalt: Here, Shawn, use that multi tool a bit more. Shawn: I guess I can cut these dowels off?

[@wortheffort]

I’m too small a creator for them to pay that find of attention.

[@DragonGateDesign]

did you have to put the stairs on any type of footing to prevent the fronts from sinking into the ground?

[@wortheffort]

Hill Country soil is an inch or so of leaves on top of granite and limestone.

[@DragonGateDesign]

@@wortheffort so lucky to have that. awesome job on the stairs

[@wortheffort]

Not when you try to bury line or put in septic.

[@HelgeMoulding]

Looks good I like some of the ideas I learned. How do you suppose it happened that the treads ended up sticking out further on one side than the other? I watched the whole thing and I can't figure out why that would be.

[@wortheffort]

uneven ground necessitated two different angles to end up same distance away from landing.

[@brucejomms]

You are definitely the Craftsman. Wish I could do that.

[@Tradesman1156]

Loved the way you used the multi tool, and the dovetail to lock it in. Kinda cringed at the way you laid out the steps! Could have used that stringer as a template. In the end it is a solid set of stairs, good job! Now make a nice cement landing. Maybe hand carve a stamp and press a faux stone look into it.

[@sbuzz5889]

nice ,i like it -- twice the time, but u will always see it. i top cap my posts, in pyramid style/ sheds water w/ decor router v groove below it around top ---- a 17 dollar part at home stores

[@jackgetzler3451]

Aren't a sharp chesil a joy to use, in my 30 plus years in the trades I never seen stairs built this way looks rock solid true craftsmanship

[@WildBoreWoodWind]

What does 'The Code' specify?

[@wortheffort]

For what?

[@jackostergaard4624]

@@wortheffort Code call for handrails to extend 12" beyond the bottom nosing and the back of the top tread. Handrail height is determined by the rise/run of the stairs. Charts are available. Code also calls for fall prevention fillers in handrails and guard rails (at landings). Guardrails should be 42". Enough code stuff. Normally the top tread should be level with the landing. This allows the stringer to properly join to the beam. Try is with a mockup and you will see there is a limited area to make the connection. You solved this by joining to the post. And one of the comments above about providing a foundation/landing at the bottom is also good.

[@Mukundanghri]

@@jackostergaard4624 A Tread width plus 12" ADA.

[@WildBoreWoodWind]

Your landing, stairs, handrails ...

[@juanvelasquez4682]

A lot of work but definitely awesome!

[@juliacamp6790]

Please consider posting to Parler and MeWe. I will no longer be using KZbin, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter

[@wortheffort]

I’d go backrupt.

[@mrupholsteryman]

Dad?!! What!!!? 😀😇😎

[@Thyme2sea]

At 13:40 my dog got disturbed by the dog in the background!

[@Belg1970]

Loved watching the carpentry part, but in my area your handrails would not pass code they are too fat and they have to be graspable all the way down and up. Since you glued them to the post the are not considered graspable in that area.

[@knexster]

Lol "DAAAAAaaAaaaaaAaaaAAAAAAAAAAD!" .... Don't let others borrow your tools.

[@Mukundanghri]

It is interesting. I broke many things that belonged to my dad: I chipped chisels, sawed nails with his handsaw, fell asleep with his Silvertone guitar, knocked it out of bed and cracked it, and drilled two holes in the dashboard of his Ford Falcon for my CB Radio and the man never once yelled at me. The man had patients.

[@pettere8429]

That you guys in the US get pine and fir for your dimensional lumber instead of spruce is unfair!

[@joshuaglaude1549]

Nothing says "entering a woodshop" like a completely over built staircase. But hey, you had fun doing it, you did it your way, and they'll last for just about ever.

[@ArtturiSalmela]

The back of a napkin is not really any different from the front. My barely planned things never turn out this nice! I worry, though, about the runners protruding from the front catching someone's leg and tripping them over. That must be why the railings extend that far; to prevent people from walking into the runners.

[@Trek4Truth]

you must not have any code inspections where you live. must be nice.