I don't know how anyone could dislike this video, this was about as clear of an explanation as I have ever seen on this subject and I've looked at quite a few. Good job!
I agree. John Panter is always very detailed and clear in his explanations, as well as generous in his sharing of information. I successfully clapboarded an 1840 house using only his information. How the hell can there be 453 people giving this video a thumbs down is crazy.
What I like to do on rough steps, say like unfinished basement steps or whatever is to notch under the front bottom step for a 2"X4" to lay across perpendicular to the direction of stairs going up/down & is kept in place that it never can slide out or down , if so the top just had a lot of weight applied to it & likewise notch the bottom of it's top rails & fasten a 2X4" tightly to the garment in the same respect for added supports from it's leaning against the deck/floor or whatever! Thanks for listening. And I really like your video's.
I have been doing home remodeling for 23 years built a lot of steps this is a great explanation no matter how great of an explanation you give people always get confused it took me a while to get the hang of it great video
DUDE! You saved me from a Yogi meltdown! I had major brain vapor lock until you explained how subtracting the thickness of a tread from the bottom riser drops the whole stringer down to compensate for the other treads. I thought I was losing my mind. Thank you! I thought I had to subtract the thickness on every tread. I must have drain bamage
Great job on this video sir! I'm a self-employed carpenter but was always afraid of stairs. I had a close friend who needed a staircase re-constructed and I came across this video. After watching I felt very confident but not confident enough to cut the 2x12 material, so I used some old 1x12 pine shelves I demoed from a closet. Came out just perfect! Thanks for the knowledge!
Sir, for adding lines and explaining “this represents the ground, this represents the deck”. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Most videos they just start throwing lines all over, no explanation, I’m trying to pause to figure out what the heck that line is and this line. And you made it so I could visually see what line represents the ground, the stairs, and the part that rests on the deck - before you even cut it!!! Great job, thanks again.
I think I've watched this video at least 5 times before and during the construction of my deck and I pick up a little more each time. I am the second set of stairs for my deck and this video has saved my butt.
@@enduringcharm yes thank you! this is the 3rd video I've watched and was still confused after the first two....you cleared everything up for me in no time!
Great video. The subtraction to the bottom and top of the stringer to account for the decking was messing me up. Now I'm ready to finish my stairs, thanks so much!
Well, that's the best explanation I've ever seen on how to cut stringers. I could easily take 3 hours to explain this and leave everyone scratching their head. Way to go!
Im a joiner (carpenter to you yanks) in the Uk. I have not done stairs for over 12 years and thank you so much for your toutorial. It's exactly the refresher course i needed. Thanks
I have watched about eight to ten video on this subject. This by far, has been the most helpful and easiest to follow. I love the idea of cutting out a stringer out of plywood as a template AND for practice. I also found the description on how to take into account cor the tread material and riser fascia very easy to understand.
Not a novice but it's been a very long time since I've cut stair stringers. Watched the video once and completed the job perfectly with NO problems at all. One of the best how to videos I've ever seen.
Man, I've seen so much videos on TH-cam to know exactly how to make these stringers but yours is the most elaborate and easily explained. Thank you so much. I thought I would have to learn calculus with those other videos lol
Best and clearest explanation I’ve seen so far especially for someone who knew nothing about how and why you do things. Hardest part is why you cut off the top and bottom of the stronger you described it so I knew what you were talking about. I’m confident I can at least make a good try at it. Thank you
This was unbelievably helpful. I tried watching many other videos about how to rebuild my deck stairs, this was by far the most clear and concise from start to finish. The stairs I built worked out perfectly thanks to this tutorial.
Building stairs has confused me for ages now. NEVER have I been presented with such a detailed comprehensive description as you provided in the video. You managed to make a vague complexity become clear. Thank You So Much for taking the time to share your knowledge.
finally someone who explains that you have to remove the thickness of the riser from the top step. I looked all over till I found this. i didn't want to cut it till I knew for sure. thanks for the video!
This is the only video I've seen that explains super clear the stringer cutting process, other videos i've seen they confuse you more. I'm a brand new DIYer so it is important to have guidance like this. Grest video, great explanation. Bravo!!!
I don’t think I have ever seen a more comprehensive and detailed explanation of any subject on You Tube ever, and I’ve seen a lot of vids. Great Job!!!!.
I know it’s been said here a lot, but this video actually taught me how to build these stringers, and made sense after watching sooo many videos that were just confusing and frustrating. New subscriber here, thank you for the video.
This is a great video! I had to watch it three times, cuz I'm not a carpenter LOL. I did get it though, and I think you explained things terrific, easy to follow. I Forwarded to a friend who needed to know how to build some stairs also. Thanks!
I have to say this , after the 11 years of being a carpenter I forgot how to calculate for stairs . This video was very simple and explained to me how to remember how to do it again . I’ve seen many others on TH-cam and this by far is the best well explained video I have seen by far . Thanks man 👍 cheers 🍻
enduringcharm yes sometimes roofs for me as well , just like how to plane a roof when you have piggy back trusses running from hips how to properly plane it all out so it looks nice . Sometimes as well most truss company’s drop the gables by 1 1/2 sometimes you don’t . Many things in this trade you tend to forget but have to quickly remember again .
Same as the other commenters on here, I'm trying to rebuild some deck stairs and this is the only video that explained things properly that I've found. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
I watched about a dozen videos on this subject since I DON'T do this every day, and yours was the most helpful. Not only did you instruct, but you took the time to explain why each cut is adjusted, etc. in a way that made sense to me.
This is the best explanation of how to cut stringers I've ever seen...and I've always wanted to know how to do this. What a great job...thanks a million.
I have been watching various videos on how to do this and was getting frustrated and worried that I may not be able to do this properly. This is THE BEST explained video and most COMPREHENSIVE video I have seen yet that didn't have me going to sleep! In all seriousness, THIS video deserves a reward!
I gotta say.There are some decent videos on this but This guy should teach you tubers how to make instructional videos of any kind. Very nice and as helpful as it gets
Finding your video after a week of searching is a blessing. I like the detail with drawing and actual field work. I am using your video to add stairs to my existing deck. Gods Blessings
Amazing job, John! Thank you so much for the detailed-oriented video! Terrific job on taking your time in making sure that people, like me, who viewed this as intimidating, would understand it throughly. You explained it extremely well! Can't wait to build my own now. 👍🙏 Thank you, thank you!
I have watched many videos on how to cut stair stringers, None of them explain it the way you did! You made it very easy to understand. I feel confident that I can cut stair stringers without any problem.. thank you so much!!! and Yes thumbs up and Yes subscribe!!
I've seen so many videos about this topic but this video for me is the best. The tutorial's clear and I could follow it STEP BY STEP. Thumbs up! Thank you very much.
Wow!. I'm having a deck built and just needed to understand how the stringers are measured and cut. This is by far THE BEST video I have seen. I just could not understand the others. Great job man!!
awesome explaination, bought the brass clamps at my hardware store for 8 bucks and they've already paid for themselves and the steps look great. Thank you sir
Outstanding video! Great Job in explaining how cutting the bottom stringer is accounted for with the tread that will making up the difference, same as cutting the rear top stringer. You are the man!!! . God bless you!
I've watched many videos about building stair stringers, and even though I had eventually grasped everything I must admit that this one was about the best one when it came to describing the process the most efficiently. Well done!
Thank you, sir.....at times I thought 'dude is talking way too much' but then it all just fell into place and I understood it better than all the other vids I've watched on this subject....thanks again.
Getting ready to replace my deck steps which I installed 20 years ago they worked but they were not measured correctly been looking for a good instruction video on stair stringers and this one is the best well instructed video I have seen thank you for this video
Bravo! Excellent video!!! VERY easy to understand... Have looked at over a dozen videos, and this is the BEST! Thank You for providing this excellent information. Sometimes as a public forum we forget that you have provided a valuable service, and I thank you again for taking the time to produce this video.
Thank you Sir. I now have the confidence and knowledge to proceed with my build. I noticed you have responded to those with questions and provided an accurate response. That Sir is a Gentleman's move. I applaud you.
Thank you so much for explaining WHY you remove some of the rise and run. Everyone says to do it but they never explained why as well as you did. Very clear and concise explanation sir and great tip on using a scrap of ply as a template, thanks.
uuuhhmm you just saved my butt. You are one of the few who mentioned why use a 2x12. You also explained it so well i am confident. I don't have an extra 2x12 and i cant make any mistakes. i am also using 2x? for steps so you explained that too. I am also attaching to an old deck so this video was awesome for me. Passing on your knowledge helped me so much i thank you forever. You rock.
Hey thanks a lot. I decided to try to do this for the 1st time. I needed no other resources except for some more verification of code stuff. I thought it came-out pretty nice. Thought I could post a picture but I guess not. Bought a square and the brass things for under 20 dollars. Worked great. Thanks for the help.
By far best video on how to build deck stairs. Excellent explanation without all the over the top mumbo jumbo. Easy to follow steps. Well done and thank you. I'll be using your video to guide me during my deck build.
testing for a city job. This video was extremely useful. I just needed to brush up on a couple things and this video explains it all. Thanks so much guys
Like several have said, this video is exponentially better than any other I've found after searching for several days. Outstanding.
Finally somebody with brains explaining this in a way That we all can understand
Totally agree
I don't know how anyone could dislike this video, this was about as clear of an explanation as I have ever seen on this subject and I've looked at quite a few. Good job!
yup... this is the 3rd video I just watched...was still confused after the first two!
this guy cleared it up in no time!
Carpenters disliked it because it explained it too well
I agreed
I agree. John Panter is always very detailed and clear in his explanations, as well as generous in his sharing of information. I successfully clapboarded an 1840 house using only his information. How the hell can there be 453 people giving this video a thumbs down is crazy.
I agree, I have watched so many of these and he’s pretty damn informative
What I like to do on rough steps, say like unfinished basement steps or whatever is to notch under the front bottom step for a 2"X4" to lay across perpendicular to the direction of stairs going up/down & is kept in place that it never can slide out or down , if so the top just had a lot of weight applied to it & likewise notch the bottom of it's top rails & fasten a 2X4" tightly to the garment in the same respect for added supports from it's leaning against the deck/floor or whatever! Thanks for listening. And I really like your video's.
As a carpenter/builder I must say that this is the best video I have ever seen on building stairs. Explained right and easy for anyone to understand.
This is the ONLY stair building video that needs to be on TH-cam. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, your expertise and your patience.
I watched 17 videos on making deck stairs till I found yours. This is the BEST explained video that I have seen. Thanks !
I swear!
THANK YOU !! No slide rules, no NASA engineering fluff. JUST A GOOD PLAIN EXPLANATION.
I think I have watched like 30 how to make stairs videos and this one finally clicked for me. Thank You
I have been doing home remodeling for 23 years built a lot of steps this is a great explanation no matter how great of an explanation you give people always get confused it took me a while to get the hang of it great video
Really appreciate how thorough and clear your explanation was for building stair stringers. Excellent video!
DUDE! You saved me from a Yogi meltdown! I had major brain vapor lock until you explained how subtracting the thickness of a tread from the bottom riser drops the whole stringer down to compensate for the other treads. I thought I was losing my mind. Thank you! I thought I had to subtract the thickness on every tread. I must have drain bamage
Well, you may still be losing your mind, but at least you'll have a nice set of stairs!
Great job on this video sir! I'm a self-employed carpenter but was always afraid of stairs. I had a close friend who needed a staircase re-constructed and I came across this video. After watching I felt very confident but not confident enough to cut the 2x12 material, so I used some old 1x12 pine shelves I demoed from a closet. Came out just perfect! Thanks for the knowledge!
Thank you for the best stair stringer explanation on TH-cam!
Beautiful explanation….i hope I can find this video when I need to build my stairs a few weeks from now
Simply the best detailed explanation I’ve seen on YT ever. Thank you sir. I’m attempting to build my very first staircase. Hence the reason I’m here.
Sir, for adding lines and explaining “this represents the ground, this represents the deck”. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Most videos they just start throwing lines all over, no explanation, I’m trying to pause to figure out what the heck that line is and this line. And you made it so I could visually see what line represents the ground, the stairs, and the part that rests on the deck - before you even cut it!!! Great job, thanks again.
I think I've watched this video at least 5 times before and during the construction of my deck and I pick up a little more each time. I am the second set of stairs for my deck and this video has saved my butt.
That's great--glad it was helpful!
@@enduringcharm yes thank you! this is the 3rd video I've watched and was still confused after the first two....you cleared everything up for me in no time!
Great video. The subtraction to the bottom and top of the stringer to account for the decking was messing me up. Now I'm ready to finish my stairs, thanks so much!
Once you wrap your head around the concept, it's not that difficult.
Well, that's the best explanation I've ever seen on how to cut stringers. I could easily take 3 hours to explain this and leave everyone scratching their head. Way to go!
This was a very good video showing how to plan and build steps.
Im a joiner (carpenter to you yanks) in the Uk. I have not done stairs for over 12 years and thank you so much for your toutorial. It's exactly the refresher course i needed. Thanks
Yeah, this is one of those things you need to do often to have it come naturally. When it's been awhile you need to think about it!
@@enduringcharm Well Sir... I now have it locked and loaded for tomorrow's job! Thanks again and take care
I have watched about eight to ten video on this subject. This by far, has been the most helpful and easiest to follow. I love the idea of cutting out a stringer out of plywood as a template AND for practice. I also found the description on how to take into account cor the tread material and riser fascia very easy to understand.
Not a novice but it's been a very long time since I've cut stair stringers. Watched the video once and completed the job perfectly with NO problems at all. One of the best how to videos I've ever seen.
That's great to hear--glad it helped. Some things you need to do often in order to remember the process, it's true.
Man, I've seen so much videos on TH-cam to know exactly how to make these stringers but yours is the most elaborate and easily explained. Thank you so much. I thought I would have to learn calculus with those other videos lol
Best stair stringer tutorial on the internet. You should do more videos man. Brilliant.
Best and clearest explanation I’ve seen so far especially for someone who knew nothing about how and why you do things. Hardest part is why you cut off the top and bottom of the stronger you described it so I knew what you were talking about. I’m confident I can at least make a good try at it. Thank you
If it's your first time, I strongly recommend using a strip of plywood as a template. If you screw it up nothing major is lost.
This was unbelievably helpful. I tried watching many other videos about how to rebuild my deck stairs, this was by far the most clear and concise from start to finish. The stairs I built worked out perfectly thanks to this tutorial.
That's awesome--glad it worked out well!
You have showed One of the best and easiest way to cut stairs stringers especially to dummies like me. Thank you sir.
Best stair video ,on TH-cam
very clear and easy, thank you (not sure why there are any dislikes...geesh - some people will complain that Chicago is not windy enough!) thanks.
Building stairs has confused me for ages now. NEVER have I been presented with such a detailed comprehensive description as you provided in the video. You managed to make a vague complexity become clear. Thank You So Much for taking the time to share your knowledge.
This was the first...and thankfully the last...video I watched on stair stingers. Excellent presentation.
finally someone who explains that you have to remove the thickness of the riser from the top step. I looked all over till I found this. i didn't want to cut it till I knew for sure. thanks for the video!
Glad it helped!
I wish I found this before I cut my stringers. I’ve watched several videos and you made the process VERY easy!
People need to know that no one owns you an explanation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
So far the easiest video to follow that TH-cam have,.the best video on how to cut stairs stringers .....
This is the only video I've seen that explains super clear the stringer cutting process, other videos i've seen they confuse you more. I'm a brand new DIYer so it is important to have guidance like this. Grest video, great explanation. Bravo!!!
I don’t think I have ever seen a more comprehensive and detailed explanation of any subject on You Tube ever, and I’ve seen a lot of vids.
Great Job!!!!.
Glad it was helpful!
If you still around, agree with all the comments. Now I am confident I can install stairs
I know it’s been said here a lot, but this video actually taught me how to build these stringers, and made sense after watching sooo many videos that were just confusing and frustrating. New subscriber here, thank you for the video.
That's awesome, I'm glad it was helpful.
I've seen many videos about how to build deck stairs but by far this is the most well narrated version showing you how to do it well job
hands down the best stringer demonstration on youtube
This is a great video! I had to watch it three times, cuz I'm not a carpenter LOL. I did get it though, and I think you explained things terrific, easy to follow. I Forwarded to a friend who needed to know how to build some stairs also. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Even though im making one step on an internal decking, this has been the best instructive video i have watched. Thank you.
I have to say this , after the 11 years of being a carpenter I forgot how to calculate for stairs . This video was very simple and explained to me how to remember how to do it again . I’ve seen many others on TH-cam and this by far is the best well explained video I have seen by far . Thanks man 👍 cheers 🍻
It is one of those things, like roof framing, that you need to do often to keep in your head!
enduringcharm yes sometimes roofs for me as well , just like how to plane a roof when you have piggy back trusses running from hips how to properly plane it all out so it looks nice . Sometimes as well most truss company’s drop the gables by 1 1/2 sometimes you don’t . Many things in this trade you tend to forget but have to quickly remember again .
Same as the other commenters on here, I'm trying to rebuild some deck stairs and this is the only video that explained things properly that I've found. Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
I’ve watched about 5 videos now and didn’t understand how to get your length of the stair but thank you so much this is well explained
This was the best stringer explanation on the internet. Thank you!
Best explanation that I've seen so far.
Same here 😊👍
Best explanation I've cone across on any platform..big thank you..from a complete novice..
Most informative video on how to cut stringer for stairs on TH-cam
To say the least I agree with Jonathan, this was about as detailed as you could could get but not so much that it's confusing... Thank you!
Thank you pointer about thickness of the material for the stems and removing same from bottom was beautiful.
I watched about a dozen videos on this subject since I DON'T do this every day, and yours was the most helpful. Not only did you instruct, but you took the time to explain why each cut is adjusted, etc. in a way that made sense to me.
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This is the best explanation of how to cut stringers I've ever seen...and I've always wanted to know how to do this. What a great job...thanks a million.
I have been watching various videos on how to do this and was getting frustrated and worried that I may not be able to do this properly. This is THE BEST explained video and most COMPREHENSIVE video I have seen yet that didn't have me going to sleep! In all seriousness, THIS video deserves a reward!
Thanks, man! Glad it helped.
I gotta say.There are some decent videos on this but This guy should teach you tubers how to make instructional videos of any kind. Very nice and as helpful as it gets
Finding your video after a week of searching is a blessing. I like the detail with drawing and actual field work. I am using your video to add stairs to my existing deck.
Gods Blessings
Glad it was helpful!
This was the best how-to on stair building that I’ve seen.
Stair Stringer 101 class, this is the best video that Ive seen so far. Thank you for explaining everything, Great job!!
Amazing job, John!
Thank you so much for the detailed-oriented video!
Terrific job on taking your time in making sure that people, like me, who viewed this as intimidating, would understand it throughly.
You explained it extremely well!
Can't wait to build my own now. 👍🙏
Thank you, thank you!
I have watched many videos on how to cut stair stringers, None of them explain it the way you did! You made it very easy to understand. I feel confident that I can cut stair stringers without any problem.. thank you so much!!! and Yes thumbs up and Yes subscribe!!
I've seen so many videos about this topic but this video for me is the best. The tutorial's clear and I could follow it STEP BY STEP. Thumbs up! Thank you very much.
Wow!. I'm having a deck built and just needed to understand how the stringers are measured and cut. This is by far THE BEST video I have seen. I just could not understand the others. Great job man!!
Glad it was helpful!
awesome explaination, bought the brass clamps at my hardware store for 8 bucks and they've already paid for themselves and the steps look great. Thank you sir
Outstanding video! Great Job in explaining how cutting the bottom stringer is accounted for with the tread that will making up the difference, same as cutting the rear top stringer. You are the man!!! . God bless you!
Please continue like this sir your explanation is so clear than most of everyone. Youre brilliant
I wk with metal stringer stairs... and there really is no room for error and this video really helped with the cut outs
I've watched many videos about building stair stringers, and even though I had eventually grasped everything I must admit that this one was about the best one when it came to describing the process the most efficiently. Well done!
Glad it was helpful!
As a builder/joìner,thats the best lecture I' ve come across.thanks..
Glad to hear that, thank you!
Described as a seasoned instructor.
You sir are a natural teacher weather you know it or not
Excellent video! No problem following his instructions.
A couple of years old but this is the best explanation for me as a layman who is going to attempt to build a deck.
Thank you for a very clear and easy way to measure
Thank you, sir.....at times I thought 'dude is talking way too much' but then it all just fell into place and I understood it better than all the other vids I've watched on this subject....thanks again.
Best and most concise explanation of the adjustments needed on both ends. Thanks.
I’ve watched at least 10 videos on this subject and yours is the most concise and clear. Strong work.
Getting ready to replace my deck steps which I installed 20 years ago they worked but they were not measured correctly been looking for a good instruction video on stair stringers and this one is the best well instructed video I have seen thank you for this video
I agree with all the previous comments. By far the best explained and easy understand video I have researched. Thank you Sir👍
This guy is a real Carpenter!
I am a woman with no carpentry experience. I could do this!!
This guy rocks!!!
Of course you can--it would take a man to screw this up!
@@enduringcharm lol!
BEST explanation I have seen showing this!! And I’ve looked a lot! That’s for going slow enough to digest al.
Probably the best video I have seen on marking out stair stringers, clear and reasoned
Bravo! Excellent video!!! VERY easy to understand... Have looked at over a dozen videos, and this is the BEST! Thank You for providing this excellent information. Sometimes as a public forum we forget that you have provided a valuable service, and I thank you again for taking the time to produce this video.
Oh, thanks for the kind words! It means a lot, actually.
Thank-you for taking your time and explaining this in detail, it’s easy to get confused when you don’t do this for a living!
Thank you Sir. I now have the confidence and knowledge to proceed with my build. I noticed you have responded to those with questions and provided an accurate response. That Sir is a Gentleman's move. I applaud you.
Thanks, man! Good luck on your project.
Thank you so much for explaining WHY you remove some of the rise and run. Everyone says to do it but they never explained why as well as you did. Very clear and concise explanation sir and great tip on using a scrap of ply as a template, thanks.
This is likely the best stair stinger how-to video out there, incredibly comprehensive. Thank you for sharing.
Best explanation I’ve ever heard, great video…👍
The best stair stringer instructional on TH-cam, hands down!
uuuhhmm you just saved my butt. You are one of the few who mentioned why use a 2x12. You also explained it so well i am confident. I don't have an extra 2x12 and i cant make any mistakes. i am also using 2x? for steps so you explained that too. I am also attaching to an old deck so this video was awesome for me. Passing on your knowledge helped me so much i thank you forever. You rock.
Glad I could help!
Very well explained.... Ive watched many of these and this was the simplest explanation of them all. Thank you!!
This is by far the best explanation of laying out a stringer. Thank a million
Best stringer video I've watched and I've been to the end of the internet and back
The best explanation for beginners, simple and precise explanatio! Thank You!
There are good videos and bad videos. This one is absolutely fantastic.
I watched several videos on stair stringers. I thought this one was best. Very clear, concise and informative. Good job.
Hey thanks a lot. I decided to try to do this for the 1st time. I needed no other resources except for some more verification of code stuff. I thought it came-out pretty nice. Thought I could post a picture but I guess not. Bought a square and the brass things for under 20 dollars. Worked great. Thanks for the help.
By far best video on how to build deck stairs. Excellent explanation without all the over the top mumbo jumbo. Easy to follow steps. Well done and thank you. I'll be using your video to guide me during my deck build.
testing for a city job. This video was extremely useful. I just needed to brush up on a couple things and this video explains it all. Thanks so much guys
Good luck!