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alternate tread stair question
hi,
Alternate tread stairs are for steep applications, such as to a loft. I was asked to build a set for someone. The tread width is 24", the depth for the wide half is 10", reducing to 4" for the narrow half. Thickness spec'd at 1 1/16". Housed in the stringers (1 1/2" thick). Material to be ash, maple, or birch... My question is: Due to the depth of the tread, I would need to glue up narrower boards to make up the 10". As the front of the tread is only supported on one side, I am concerned that someone stepping on the tread could snap it off at the glue joint. I have heard "the glue is stronger than the wood", but it still is a concern to me. Any opinions or experience with this? A picture of a similar stair can be seen at http://www.tradestairs.com/acatalog/...pacesaver.html mine will have no risers... thanks, david |
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