Build A Stair Tread Jig
Recently i ran into a jig that is a must have if you work on stairs.
Build a stair tread jig. Pins or brands. How to make a quick and cheap stair tread jig under 5 september 2020. 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. 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.
It s so amazingly simple and it makes installing stair treads a breeze. It will account for any out of square condition in the stair stringer. The easy way to build stairs the step doctor is a one of a kind patent pending stair jig used for building stairs easy. 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.
Stair steps stair treads stairs measurements tool box gauges ceiling fan staircase ideas templates tools. Simply lay the device in place in the rough framing and expand it snug. Since then there have been dozens of videos that have showcased interesting tools machinery and techniques used to create unique things. Build your own stair tread riser gauge jig.
Then you can make accurate adjustment of your miter saw to cut the line perfect. Lay the jig on your new tread or riser and scribe your cut line. My father taught me how to make one of these years ago. Other notable videos include build a stair tread jig and how to trim a craftsman style window.
Tighten the jig down and remove from the rough framing. Redneckdiy had his breakout with the how to build a pole barn series. I ve known this for years and i continue to keep my eye out for jig ideas all the time.