In a closed staircase, the treads are attached to risers between each step. In an open-stringer staircase, the sawtooth look of the staircase is exposed from one or both sides.

In this video of building a large staircase, I show you how I layout a stringer. It's simple math and if you use the right tools, it is quite easy. There are also some other tips and techniques I ...

Building a set of stairs is a tricky endeavor. Using a pair of brass stair gauges and a builder’s square to mark the stringer (the zigzag boards the steps and risers attach to) can make the job ...