Building
Stairs
by
Andy Engel
Softcover
235 x 275mm
234pp
Published by The Taunton Press, Connecticut, USA.
R.R.P.$29.90
ISBN 978-1-56158-892-3
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Extract from back cover of book:
Stair building combines precision carpentry with tricky math, so even experienced builders find it challenging. But as this extensively illustrated book demonstrates, any builder who can measure the distance between two floors can plan and build a stunning set of stairs. By clearly laying out the geometry, planning, and construction involved, author Andy Engel takes the reader from a simple structure built of framing lumber to a set of stairs fit for a king. From building and installing railings to using off-the-shelf stair parts, Building Stairs lays out the process clearly and completely.
About the Author - Andy Engel built his first stair in 1985 and has since worked as a carpenter, homebuilder, writer, and building consultant. Formerly an editor at Taunton's Fine Homebuilding magazine, he lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Stairbuilding
Basics
- Follow the Code
- Measuring for Stairs
- Planning a Stair
Building
a Basic Stair
- The Framing Square
- Build On-Site or in the Shop?
- Laying Out the Stair
- Framing the Landing
- Laying Out the Stringers
- Installing the Stringers
- Installing Treads and Risers
- Building
the Support Wall
Finishing
Rough Stairs
- Fitting the Skirtboards
- Notching the Inner Skirtboard
- Fitting the Risers and Treads
- Attaching the Treads and Risers
-
Making Returned Treads
Building
Housed - Stringer Stairs
- The Hows and Whys of Housed Stringers
-
Router-Cut Housed Stringers
- Laying Out the Stringers
- Mortising the
Stringers
- Cutting the Treads and Risers
- Assembling the Parts
-
Installing the Stair
Building
a Combination Stair
- Measuring and Planning
- Laying Out the Stringers
- Installing the Treads and Risers
- Installing the Stair
Adding
a Bullnose Step
- Designing the Bullnose
- Making the Tread
-
Making a Half-Round Riser
- Preparing the Riser for Bending
- Bending
the Riser
- Attaching the Bullnose
Winders
- Winders and the Code
- Winder Stringers
- Laying Out the Winder
Stair
- Laying Out the Stringers
- Making the Winder Treads
- Making
the Stringers
- Building the Stair
Post-to-Post
Railings
- Planning Out the Balustrade
- Locating the Starting Newel
- Marking and Notching the Treads
- Laying Out the Newel
- Cutting
and Fitting the Newel
- Balusters and Railings
- Installing Wall Rails
Over-the-Post
Railings
- Start with a Full-Scale Drawing
- Cutting a Volute
-
Tenoning the Newel
- Goosenecks and Quarter-Turns
- Joining Easings to
Rails
- Attaching the Newels
- Fitting the Rail
- Installing Balusters
Making
Newels and Rails
- An Arts and Crafts Newel
- A Victorian-Style Newel
- Making Custom Handrails
Building
Outdoor Stairs
- Measuring for the Stair
- Laying Out and Cutting
the Stringers
- Treads and Risers
- Details for Balustrades
- Outdoor
Newels
Appendix
Appendix A: Tools
- Clamps
- Routers and Router Bits
- Layout
Tools
- Rail Joining
- Safety
- Hand Tools
- Power Hand Tools and
Jigs
- Shop Made Tools
Appendix B: Codes
- The NVent/Permalynx System
- Watts Radiant Clinch Clamp
Index