(The risers are the vertical cuts in the stair stringer, and the treads are the horizontal cuts.) Draw the tread and riser cuts lightly in pencil. If your layout turns out wrong, you can either ...

There are also some other tips and techniques I show while laying out the stringers, so check it out and share with a friend. You never know when you need to build a large staircase right?

CHECK YOUR MATH When you have worked your way down a piece of lumber, the stair stringer will start to look like a stringer. When you are finished with the layout, check your math and analyze the ...