In article <37B0812AE2CEC74EAAFEDD5F053E42D702E2EA@nt_server>, Alistair
Holmes <[log in to unmask]> writes
> Get yourself a copy of a simple CAD program, 3D is not necessary, I
>use Turbocad 3.0 for Dos which is ancient being designed for 286's then
>carefully draw the space you are to fit the stairs in, (in all 3 axis) (if
>your builder got it square and with upright walls you have a rare dwelling)
>consult the local building code as it almost certainly will specify maximum
>and minimum depth and pitch of the treads. I built our stairs from a kit of
>parts created from my drawings of the space by a local joinery firm as there
>was little difference between that cost and buying the wood. This is a
>strategy I would commend as pricing my time to shape raw timber from scratch
>would be more expensive. Note children that have learned to ski seem to wish
>to come down 4 steps at a time and jump from the half landing, (some
>strategicly placed beefing up now may be in order)
Thanks Alistair. Great idea re drawing it and getting the supplier to
cut the timber. I already have the stairs (inch plywood) but I need
'finish them' ie put down t+g, make nosings etc
The best thing about this project so far (other than the floors I have
finished which look lovely if I say so myself ;-) is that it has been
an excuse to buy a shiny new 10" compound mitre saw, full on table saw
and a few other little toys. When I have the time I actually enjoy
this.
Cheers
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