Title: Cut the stair components.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Constructing and Installing Straight (i.e., Basic) Stairs

Cutting of the components (e.g., stringers, risers, and tread) should be to within +/- 1/16 inch of given dimensions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the critical tolerance in cutting the stringer?
- How would this tolerance affect the product?

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27110 Basic Stair Layout introduces stair types, basic stair system components, and common codes associated with stairway construction. Explains essential stairway construction techniques, including how to construct stringers, measure and calculate rise and run, and build concrete stairway forms.