Basic Stairbuilding (Paperback)

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Product Description

This book includes instructions for straight-run stairs, L-shaped stairs, and open-riser ladder stairs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 121 pages
• Publisher: Taunton; illustrated edition edition (October 19, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561583227
• ISBN-13: 978-1561583225
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #198,929 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too diverse., December 16, 2004

By	Jonathan D. Forster "area123" (nowata, ok United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want to know the very basics of building a straight simple stair case this book is ok. But if you want different ideas on staircase design, trimming, railing, etc. don't buy this one. I'm still looking for a good book w/ ideas about railing, trimming an open staircase, alternate ways to build skirts, etc. This book explains very well one (complicated)method for stair case design and construction and then offers 1 page on design alternatives.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stair Building, April 5, 2000

By	andrew wilkinson (Califonia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Basic Stairbuilding (Paperback)

I was looking for a book that would help me both deign and eventually build a set of stairs for our new home...the book is very helpful, I really liked the photographs that showed the real situation, and the line drawings were accurate. The pictures are in black and white only, but that is not really a problem as they are clear. Several styles are described from very simple to more elaborate rebated/housed designs.

If you have some idea of what you are doing then this will definately clarfiy a few things for you

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Would suggest more complete book, February 19, 2006

By	D. Baker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Book covers basics well including triming an open stair case. However, it does not include triming details for closed stringers