This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEM curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
wood badge in
Dimensional Lumber Woodworking.
You may have installed finish trim on a staircase at the
Straw level. What happens if the staircase isn't there in the first place? Let's build one!
Here's a gentleman showing us one way to do it:
Minimum requirements:
- Build a finished staircase
- Trim work and handrail is another BB
- As in nearly all Dimensional badge projects, no man-made wood products can be used
- At least 6 treads
- Meets generally accepted building codes
- Rise and run are consistent for all steps
- Final tread surface is wood, tile or a home made textile
- Protective finish is encouraged on the wood
- Due to extreme wear on stair treads, commercial finishes are permitted
Provide proof of the following as pictures or
video (<2 min):
- The place where the stairs will go
- Midway through the construction process
- Finished staircase