I just finished my stairs using your example (except I put a pencil in the hole). I have to say your video saved me on this project. My wife is thrilled with how the stairs came out. Thank you very much for uploading this.
You are just the BEST! Thank you so much - yours it the fourth video I found in here and geez, it's amazing how difficult other examples are. You saved me! Yay!
This is great, thank you so much. I am remodeling my basement by myself, my first significant DIY project. I have been very nervous about the stair skirt. This video was so much easier to follow than the high tech woodworker ones I found.
Would it have been easier to notch the skirt when you had removed the MDF treads/risers? And can i ask why you put the pencil line on the wall at the start of the video? Very good quality video
Thank you so much!!! A life saver. I would not have attempted without this video. You are so relaxed and easy going. I attempted this weekend with two 14 foot boards with perfect results.
Why wouldn’t you cut the bottom of the stair piece (1”x 12”) before you make the the scribes? You did it afterwards, is there a reason? I’m going to be doing this real soon and was just wondering
so glad when I did mine that they cut the treads 3/4 short along the walls no scribing, just cut the skirt board at the top and bottom to correct angles and shove it in. .
I have angled risers with bullose on the overhang. So what I did was use printer paper and scotch tape to to tape all the printer paper along the side of the wall and then cut very closely. to make a custom template.
just set a level on the step and trace the bottom for the first line, then measure your tread and run a vertical plumb line for the second. keeping that scrap level and scratching the wood is asking for errors.
Within a specific height. not exact. That's why her scribe is nowhere near matching up with the actual stair treads. She used a fixed scribe length on a variable stairset.
I'm a little confused. I scribed for the run of the stairs like the fist part said then when to cut off the bottom that touches the floor. When I put it back up on the with what I just cut flush to the floor it moved the scribe Mark's down. It was way off. Idk what I did wrong.
@@Fish22K I thought that too, but you've already marked the horizontal cur, so the next marks are for the vertical. She started scribing the vertical cuts at the second step, rather than the first (from the floor, up). Envision sliding the whole skirt to the right (in her application) after you've made "all" the cuts.
Need help before I ruin anymore wood. I see in your vid that your stair treads and rise seem even. The skirt board touches all the stairs,. My stairs are uneven, in particular the top and bottom step. This leaves gaps between the skirt board and top three treads. When i cut a test piece there was fitting issues and the gaps on those 3 step were pretty big. Any suggestions?
When I was told this same method, I learned that if you round the bottom (rounded like the nosing of a typical stair tread, for example), it will mimic a typical compass-style scribe and slide along much smoother. Good luck!
Unfortunately, the treads in the stairwell we're looking to do this in protrude a bit past the riser AND they're rounded. Makes the project much more challenging (which is why we've delayed it for so long). If anyone has suggestions let me know!
Chrissy Robbins most treads will have a lip that protrudes past the riser. Because I replaced my mdf treads with wood treads I cut that lip off before I replaced them. What I would suggest is to take a combination of a hand saw/jig saw/multi-purpose tool and cut off the protruding edge.
I thought about that but the protruding edge adds character to the steps. I'm now wondering if I could just notch out the edge at the sides (to the width of the skirt). That, or just hire someone. lol
@@christinerabin9130 I'm late so ur probably done now but... yes, that's what you do. That I small piece of material the same thickness as the skirt board and mark the lip at each edge. Then cut them and chisel them out.
How do you know where and what angle to cut the bottom off? Could I do that step first, as there's a doorway at the top of my stairs and the wood won't be able to go past it?
That was the first thing she did. When she put her scribe against the floor vertically and drew the line, that's what she cut out. The whole thing then moves down one stair. Here is an article describing exactly the same process. www.thisiscarpentry.com/2013/07/12/scribing-stair-skirt-boards-revisited/
Maybe I'm wrong, but these steps only seem to work if the tread and riser depths are uniform. In my 100-year old house, where these measurements vary, I did not have good results. I tried to replicate on graph paper with varying tread/riser heights, and was unable to 'scribe' using the steps as described.
Use drawing compass if u know to do the arc for a uneven stairs ..look up arc tutorials for compass...just take measurements of every step and transfer it on skirt
Set the horizontal scribe height to that of the tallest rise of your staircase (maybe even add a 1/16" or so) and scribe all the horizontals. After cutting off the bottom and repositioning the skirt in preparation for the vertical scribes, set the scribe to the deepest of the tread runs (again add a 1/16" if you wish) and scribe all the verticals. This will automatically take into account the highest and deepest height/run no matter the variances in your staircase. Buy a short piece of wood to practice from the floor to three or four steps up to and see the results. If your steps have a bull nose you can use a profile gauge to help scribe those. HTH
@@MrWHAAAAaaaaa Exactly, which is what she's doing... If you had paid attention, you would see that the stairs aren't finished. Once the treads and risers are installed, any gaps on the skirt will be hidden. Duhhhhh….
Why do people like you that know what they are doing always have so few subscribers, but idiots who hardly know how to hold a hammer have tons? I don't get it.
I just finished my stairs using your example (except I put a pencil in the hole). I have to say your video saved me on this project. My wife is thrilled with how the stairs came out. Thank you very much for uploading this.
I’ve watched countless videos on scribing and this is by far the easiest to understand!
U can drill same size as a pencil, instead of a nail. been using it for years.
Over all awesome
Best video on the topic I've seen so far :) Thanks a bunch!
You are just the BEST! Thank you so much - yours it the fourth video I found in here and geez, it's amazing how difficult other examples are. You saved me! Yay!
Easiest to understand by far. no special tools beyond big brain lol. Thank you!
This is great, thank you so much. I am remodeling my basement by myself, my first significant DIY project. I have been very nervous about the stair skirt. This video was so much easier to follow than the high tech woodworker ones I found.
Would it have been easier to notch the skirt when you had removed the MDF treads/risers? And can i ask why you put the pencil line on the wall at the start of the video?
Very good quality video
Thank you so much!!! A life saver. I would not have attempted without this video. You are so relaxed and easy going. I attempted this weekend with two 14 foot boards with perfect results.
Easier to cut the bottom against the floor first, then scribe. Then use a framing square and pencil instead of a stick and a nail.
Thank you so simple best method I have used brilliant video
Why wouldn’t you cut the bottom of the stair piece (1”x 12”) before you make the the scribes? You did it afterwards, is there a reason? I’m going to be doing this real soon and was just wondering
so glad when I did mine that they cut the treads 3/4 short along the walls no scribing, just cut the skirt board at the top and bottom to correct angles and shove it in. .
I like it. It’s perfect idea 💡
I have angled risers with bullose on the overhang. So what I did was use printer paper and scotch tape to to tape all the printer paper along the side of the wall and then cut very closely. to make a custom template.
Thank you so much for posting this video. This is A lifesaver
Really nice job and exactly what I needed. Your confidence is contagious - I'll try doing this myself as well. Thank you! Liked + subscribed. 😊
Very helpful, and not difficult
Thank you so much! I just used this and had GREAT results!
Drill a larger hole and put a pencil in it. Glides easier on the wood.
just set a level on the step and trace the bottom for the first line, then measure your tread and run a vertical plumb line for the second. keeping that scrap level and scratching the wood is asking for errors.
Do you have to make individual scribe sticks for each stair? What if some of the stairs are not the exact same height?
Code here requires risers to be within a specific hieght of each other....
Within a specific height. not exact. That's why her scribe is nowhere near matching up with the actual stair treads. She used a fixed scribe length on a variable stairset.
Nice video easy to understand and you are total eye candy
I'm a little confused. I scribed for the run of the stairs like the fist part said then when to cut off the bottom that touches the floor. When I put it back up on the with what I just cut flush to the floor it moved the scribe Mark's down. It was way off. Idk what I did wrong.
Agree, it's so confusing. If you cut the bottom part it should shift down for each run.
@@Fish22K I thought that too, but you've already marked the horizontal cur, so the next marks are for the vertical. She started scribing the vertical cuts at the second step, rather than the first (from the floor, up). Envision sliding the whole skirt to the right (in her application) after you've made "all" the cuts.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks Jessica!
Where were you when i did mine? I suck with measurements and had such a tough time trying to figure out each step. What a easy idea.
Oh man! I could not even imagine how hard that would be! 🤦♀️
Need help before I ruin anymore wood. I see in your vid that your stair treads and rise seem even. The skirt board touches all the stairs,. My stairs are uneven, in particular the top and bottom step. This leaves gaps between the skirt board and top three treads. When i cut a test piece there was fitting issues and the gaps on those 3 step were pretty big. Any suggestions?
Thank you! I was literally stucked on ideas on how to rebuild my staircase til i found your video. My laminate floors and stair skirts looks amazing!
This just saved me hiring a contractor
Your awesome thank you so much!!
Very nice!
Would it be a good idea to insert a very small pencil in hole to draw the lines?
please do not do it that way. Lay the scrap wood on the step overhanging the tread and simply use a pencil.
Awesome, I am going to try this..
why not use a spirit level and mark with a pencil?
I have never done this and I thought the same thing.
Haha @ 1:47 the most softly whispered "scribe" ever
I nearly came listening to her voice. 😜
Good tip. I would drill a larger hole and use a pen to scribe
An extra step, but would it help to add an L bottom piece to the marking stick to help keep it level? Good instructions from a pretty lady. Thanks!
That would defeat the purpose of scribing - you want to copying the angle of the step for a nice fit. :)
do you mean to help slide it along as you scribe? I thought the same thing, even just a speed square.
When I was told this same method, I learned that if you round the bottom (rounded like the nosing of a typical stair tread, for example), it will mimic a typical compass-style scribe and slide along much smoother. Good luck!
thanks you, for post this video. you are the best.
Really useful thank you
Is there a certain point on the scrap piece of wood where you should put the nail?
Great job!!
Nice job. What type of wood is the skirt board
Nice and usefull
She's a very pretty girl, however I'm not sure I'd hire her as a carpenter.
thank you. exactly what I was looking for
Unfortunately, the treads in the stairwell we're looking to do this in protrude a bit past the riser AND they're rounded. Makes the project much more challenging (which is why we've delayed it for so long). If anyone has suggestions let me know!
Chrissy Robbins most treads will have a lip that protrudes past the riser. Because I replaced my mdf treads with wood treads I cut that lip off before I replaced them. What I would suggest is to take a combination of a hand saw/jig saw/multi-purpose tool and cut off the protruding edge.
I thought about that but the protruding edge adds character to the steps. I'm now wondering if I could just notch out the edge at the sides (to the width of the skirt). That, or just hire someone. lol
@@christinerabin9130 I'm late so ur probably done now but... yes, that's what you do. That I small piece of material the same thickness as the skirt board and mark the lip at each edge. Then cut them and chisel them out.
Good lookin woman & good looking work
why a nail? wouldn't s pencil work just as well?
Using a nail to make a deep scribe will help preventing tear out when you start making the cuts.
Jessica Davis try using finish blade
streetfiremkv12 ..RIGHT .OR A MARKER
Paint it before installation- a LOT quicker!
How do you know where and what angle to cut the bottom off? Could I do that step first, as there's a doorway at the top of my stairs and the wood won't be able to go past it?
That was the first thing she did. When she put her scribe against the floor vertically and drew the line, that's what she cut out. The whole thing then moves down one stair. Here is an article describing exactly the same process.
www.thisiscarpentry.com/2013/07/12/scribing-stair-skirt-boards-revisited/
Nick Tower c
was I the only one asking why she didn't use a combination square and a pencil instead of scratching with a nail?
What if your tread and riser measurements are not consistent? My risers vary from 7 1/2 to 7 3/4".
I’m sure mine weren’t consistent either - that’s why scribing works so well.
use a bevel gauge..
How do you trace for a bull nose ? Can you redo this video with your sound turned up?
Great job
This was really helpful! Thank you!
Maybe I'm wrong, but these steps only seem to work if the tread and riser depths are uniform. In my 100-year old house, where these measurements vary, I did not have good results. I tried to replicate on graph paper with varying tread/riser heights, and was unable to 'scribe' using the steps as described.
Use drawing compass if u know to do the arc for a uneven stairs ..look up arc tutorials for compass...just take measurements of every step and transfer it on skirt
Set the horizontal scribe height to that of the tallest rise of your staircase (maybe even add a 1/16" or so) and scribe all the horizontals. After cutting off the bottom and repositioning the skirt in preparation for the vertical scribes, set the scribe to the deepest of the tread runs (again add a 1/16" if you wish) and scribe all the verticals. This will automatically take into account the highest and deepest height/run no matter the variances in your staircase. Buy a short piece of wood to practice from the floor to three or four steps up to and see the results. If your steps have a bull nose you can use a profile gauge to help scribe those. HTH
Good job!
Thank you!
Soild Vid, Good Job
👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
1:48 😅
I didn't jst because i didnt😁😁😁😁🤣
Why not just use a framing square and a ✏️
Make it wooden with woodprix instructions.
Best solution from all of here
Terrible sorry!! A for effort though!!
Good plans. Definetely good plans!
Just leave a gap between stairs and wall and drop the whole thing in there!
Sometimes you don't get to build the framing of stairs ;
The purpose of the skirt is to hide any gaps between tread/riser and whatever this is butting up against.
@@MrWHAAAAaaaaa Exactly, which is what she's doing... If you had paid attention, you would see that the stairs aren't finished. Once the treads and risers are installed, any gaps on the skirt will be hidden. Duhhhhh….
@@joesalz9963 1000 says to skin a cat. That doesn't mean they are all the best option. This is far from efficient
Hey not using pencil ? 🤦🏻♂️
Very smart cute girl
making things so hard for yourself
I really enjoy plans from woodprix instructions.
Why do people like you that know what they are doing always have so few subscribers, but idiots who hardly know how to hold a hammer have tons? I don't get it.
HELP IM ABOUT TO QUIT THIS IS BULLSHIT
marry me please
Painful
Pencil is better