How to make a quick and cheap stair tread jig (under $5)

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My father taught me how to make one of these years ago. It's so amazingly simple, and it makes installing stair treads a breeze. Surprisingly, every carpenter I've met, has never even seen one of these jigs. You could spend some time making a really nice looking jig that worked like this, but I needed one right away, and couldn't find my old one, so I just quickly put this together and decided to film the process. It cost me less than $4 in nuts and bolts, and using scrap MDF. I've seen some tread jigs available to buy, but I feel like anyone who will be attempting to install treads and risers, should be able to make one of these themselves very quickly. Thanks for watching !
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@rickiemendoza8649 3 года назад

I found that making the 4" by 40" board just 39" long it could be used on stairs where skirt boards were not installed initially but you wanted to add them when converting from carpet to hardwood. Also, The slots in the 4" wide board worked best when they were cut 6" long. I also found that getting 2" bolts and adding a large 1" washer to secure the pieces together worked so much better in locking down the scribe boards. Your video is good, but with the above modifications the scribe tool works much better. Just my 2 cents from a lifelong DIY guy. I had the scrap wood on hand and the bolts, washers and wing nuts cost $2.50.

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

That's awesome, thanks for this, I'm sure it will help others improve the jig. I've been meaning to make a nicer updated one , but haven't done stairs in awhile. I'll pin this 👍

@pg8624 3 года назад

Thanks, used it for my stairs. Perfect results. 30 min build and so much time and energy saved

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad to hear that! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@maxboutelle1649 2 года назад

😮😍 Wow! Replacing treads, and had no idea what I was going to do. Thank you!

@xTnT87 Год назад

Most economical and simple stair jig I found. TY

@johnrotondaro4677 4 года назад

Super easy to build and works like a charm! Had spare knobs from an old woodworking jig plus 3/8" plywood so total cost of this tool was $0.00!! Thanks for the inspiration.

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

love to hear it!

@JohnMartinez-sm1sk 5 лет назад

Great idea, stairs look awesome

@robhaskell4043 6 лет назад

Beautifully done, sir!

@cocodong9912 6 лет назад

Smart & brilliant. That is what I need to do my projects. Thanks.

@Funwithnine 3 года назад

Just what I needed this morning!! Thanks so much!!

@zvonibab 6 лет назад

Awesome and easy as, thank you!

@akhanic 3 года назад

I appreciated the brevity and clarity of the video. I'll be making one of these.

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks, hope it worked out! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@dangskippy9308 5 лет назад

Looks great!

@TheAlexnino 3 года назад

Well done man

@SillyHerpFamily 5 лет назад

That was awesome! Thank you so much for making this jig, this video, and posting it for us to learn from. I am redoing my carpeted stairs and everything else I had seen was well over $50. This will be perfect!

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

Thanks, if you like that, you should also check out my new video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html&lc=UgzGTwyZoABrARhgntN4AaABAg

@ernestoalicea4594 2 года назад

Beautiful work

@0REDSOX7 5 лет назад

Just made mine for this week’s project. Directions were perfect and can tell it’s gonna work just fine.

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

👍

@exicee 4 года назад

About to do my first set of treads and risers. I liked this jig and appreciate the video. Thank you

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Thanks! You should check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@robertbowman4282 5 лет назад

I made mine out of 5/8" particleboard. Cut an inch off of one corner of each trapezoid, so they would butt up against the stringers. I was also able to know where the bottom and back of the riser and tread was located when I drew my cutting lines on oak stock. Thanks for the video.

@junangeles 2 года назад

Thanks for this idea!

@user-rb9oo7tc2x Год назад

Youre a lifesaver. Thank you!

@frameriteairdrie578 6 лет назад

I like that music!

@PaulKentros 2 года назад

Great tool thanks!

@RAMIREZ162 5 лет назад

thanks for sharing your skills

@tombrownrigg8794 2 года назад

Nice work

@Tylerredrocket 3 года назад

I love this sort of thing. I’m sure somebody out there manufactures a jig specifically for this, but it’s probably some fancy aluminum thing and costs 100 bucks. I know what my next little project is going to be now. Great video!

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks, be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos!

@peterlafayette5595 6 лет назад

Very nice. At first I thought whoa.

@brucemccormack2308 5 лет назад

What did you think after that?

@joez7678 5 лет назад

Looks simple to make , thanks so much !

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Thanks! Make sure to subscribe and check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy this one as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@MakeSewingStudio 3 года назад

Thank you! We are in the process of replacing our stairs and I didn't want to spend 85.00 on a tool we'd use once. We can do this! Subscribing to your channel now. :)

@thecasualcitizen492 4 года назад

I need this. Will make it and use it this week end. Thanks

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Awesome, I hope it worked out well for you! Be sure to check out my other videos and subscribe, I'm in the process of making more. You might enjoy this one as well ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@frontporchswingin1359 4 года назад

Nicely done. I was looking to purchase stair tread guide, and I found your video. If I can make it myself I will, and you've helped thank you again.

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Thanks! You should check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@Jordan-fr5ne 5 лет назад

Nice job! Very helpful!

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

Thanks! If you like that, you should also check out my new video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@Wise2you 6 лет назад

I am not a carpenter, but redoing my stairs and happened upon here. Great affordable idea with that jig. I am a musician though, and I love that music.

@TGWoodworking 6 лет назад

Hey thanks man! Maybe one day I'll get around to finish recording the album I started like 4 years ago

@aaronberk1234 5 лет назад

I'll be making this, thanks for sharing.

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

Thanks Aaron! You should check out my new video ! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EqeAOPCDumU.html

@hassanfawzi4117 4 года назад

Nicely done !

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Thanks Hassan! Make sure to subscribe and check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy this one as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@greggmcdonald5431 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks for making it. I'll be making one of these in the next few days and then letting me son use it too as we are both replacing stair treads!

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks Gregg! I hope it worked out well for you. Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this one - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@grobertson2008 4 года назад

Great video I’m getting ready to put new stair treads in and saw your video. Thanks.

@grobertson2008 4 года назад

Your jig worked perfectly. 15 treads and everyone was snug and square.

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

That's awesome Gary, glad to hear!

@karlswartz1308 6 лет назад

Good job, neat & easy! If you mark your treads and risers against a backstop, you won't have to check that the back is aligned ok.

@bryanwensley1613 5 лет назад

Thank you my friend. Saved me so much aggravation!!

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

Thanks! If you like that, you should also check out my new video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@MrBagocsaba 6 лет назад

I am the next carpenter who never seen this jigs :) Awsome! realy smart and simple! Thx!

@tomprovan50 3 года назад

You are my kind of guy , now one likes getting soaked for something you can make yourself tkx

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks Tom! Agree! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@mohammadbhatty9910 5 лет назад

Nice job.thanks for sharing your skill,which is really helpful.

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

Thanks! If you like that, you should definitely also check out my new video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@yakkiebush5671 Год назад

Good job

@Banguitars001 5 лет назад

thanks,thats a very smart and simple way

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

Thanks! If you like that, you should also check out my new video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@tradewinds2319 5 лет назад

I like that saw. It's worked well for me over that last 6 or 7 years. Regularly use my old Hitachi 8.5" too.

@mehranfreeman6192 6 лет назад

Good job mate.

@TGWoodworking 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@sandrachavez7529 4 года назад

Great DIY, I really appreciate how simple this is to make. Nothing too complicated. Thanks again!

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Thanks! Make sure to subscribe and check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy this one as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@EL-lt4ms 3 года назад

Brilliant 👏 👏 👏... I'm gonna make one.

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks! Hope it worked out for you! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@bosleyk2000z 6 лет назад

Thanks, I think I can do this. 58 yo female. I'm gonna do my stairs. Wish me luck.

@ernieball2324 4 года назад

As interested as I was in the tread jig I suddenly found myself Shazaming your background music. when Shazam couldn't pick it up I continued reading your description and found out it was yours. Good job on both projects. You ARE the Cats ass! ( hoping that's good)

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Wow, thanks Ernie! I've only been working on my first album for like 15 years 🤣. You should check out my other videos too, I have more original music in some of them as well, and in this newer video too! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@Wanker59 4 года назад

Great video

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@g.fortin3228 4 года назад

Nice ! Was going to buy one but nope.. I'll make it .. Nice easy method there ! Thank you !

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Awesome, hope it worked out! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@g.fortin3228 3 года назад

@@TGWoodworking came out great ! Its ready for when i do the stairway. waiting till warmer weather because I'll be pre-finishing/drying the treads in the garage..too cold right now

@kennethlemke9826 3 года назад

Excellent

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks Kenneth! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@mikecarpenter885 5 лет назад

I will be making mine tomorrow...have 11 stairs to do soon.

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Thanks Mike, hope it worked out! Make sure to subscribe and check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy this one as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@mstrwul1 6 лет назад

very simple and does the job. 5*

@TGWoodworking 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@thierryhanot7610 Год назад

Hello sir brilliant idea ! Having vertical slot in the trapezpoid could be an additional feature (set the height or depth)

@EchoNine3 3 года назад

I really just wanted to say THANK YOU for taking the time to post this. It was super helpful.

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Awesome man, glad you enjoyed it!

@zlyzly5940 4 года назад

legend

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. You may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@b9y843 4 года назад

Thank you so much. I made the tool following your instruction and spent $6 at Home Depot . It works and measurement is on spot. Thank you for sharing.

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

🥰

@zfxman02 3 года назад

Those stairs are beautiful. Can you tell me how you nailed down the tread?

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks, yes I usually use a 15 or 16 gauge nail gun, withh 2" -2 1/2" nails.

@user-ky6kl4hu1h 5 лет назад

thank you^^

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

Thanks! If you like that, you should also check out my new video here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@TheCHRISCaPWN 3 года назад

Abso-f¿

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Thanks! Be sure to subscribe and check out my other videos. If you like this table, you may also like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@ScottRGarcia123 4 года назад

Good video. Why not the tread to be installed first then the riser? The reason I ask is because the top of the riser will be snug under the under part of the tread, and the bottom of the riser will overlap the crack where the riser meets the tread, therefore not allowing debris/dirt to fall into the crack. IDK, just wondering. Anyone?

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

That is how I do it now. When I was doing this video, I hadn't done stairs in awhile, so forgot my order of operations.

@ScottRGarcia123 4 года назад

@@TGWoodworking Thank you for confirming. What type of material did you use for the riser? Please advise.

@scottwright388 3 года назад

I would cut the first tread and second riser to fit. Then screw the riser into the back of the tread and install as a unit. Then second tread and third riser and so on.

@yokiokinworld 5 лет назад

Very helpful, BTW, 4:43 and 5:18 ,where can I buy these woods? Thank you so much.

@TGWoodworking 2 года назад

It's just 1" thick red oak tread material. You can get them at home depot, lowes, etc.

@texman1166 2 года назад

I'm planning to remove the carpet and do this job. Great job you've done. Making a jig like this will help a lot. Looking at the final stairs, it looks like there is something underneath each bullnose. Did you use quarter round, something else, nothing or am I seeing things? Thank you.

@TGWoodworking 2 года назад

Yeah, it's a cove moulding. You can find some at your local lumber yard, and Home Depot or Lowe's. I think this was a 5/8" cove, maybe even smaller, like 1/2".

@delilah2728 5 лет назад

I had my stairs done about a year ago and I wish I would have seen your video then. The guy who did my treads cut all the angles uneven and then refused to fix it. Now I wouldn't hire anyone who didn't use a tool like that.

@stephaneviau3909 4 года назад

Sadly, a lot of people who call themselves professionals and there's also tons of people who hires the cheapest contractors, I'm not judging or saying this is what happened to you, but there's a reason why Renovators charge between $15 to $50++ per hour... I'm a renovation contractor myself, and I can't even count the number of times I went to do quotes and either never had a reply on them or customers call saying hey, we hired this guy but we fired him, now we would like you to come and finish his work.

@chejvasquez5202 3 года назад

My boos cut one today alll uneven 😁😁😁

@hijackn2890 4 года назад

Great video! This might be a silly question but could you also use plywood instead of MDF?

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Yes, of course, use any material you'd like. You should check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@LaughinLoneStar 4 года назад

Howz about 3 pieces of poster board and a roll of blue tape?

@spyker121 2 года назад

How did you fix the treads ? Just on foam ? And risers with nails ? It can be filled and painted

@TGWoodworking 2 года назад

They're nailed down to the plywood stairs, and yes the nails were filled and painted.

@utseay 5 лет назад

Any shots of the final stairs? Did you stain the treads and paint the riser? Looking for ideas :)

@TGWoodworking 5 лет назад

I didn't get final pics. But yes, stained the treads pretty dark, and painted everything else white

@JustMeZero988 4 года назад

I know this will probably sound stupid? but what do you call the timber that you are using with the rounded off front edge? I was looking at using laminate and nosing, but the price is ridiculous so I saw your video about the jig and thought I could just use timber and stain the wood to the colour I want. Cheers. (COLOUR... lol uk spelling haha)

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

They are 1" thick, red oak stair treads.

@cifcig 5 лет назад

I see something different. You brought down the saw on the inside and then slid the saw toward you. I usually do it the other way. Is your method better in finish at the ends of cut?

@TGWoodworking 2 года назад

Yes, it's not the appropriate way, but it leaves a better cut. I also do multiple passes. Not advising it though, be safe.

@louiehp2000 5 лет назад

Thank you, I was thinking to spend $38.00 at Rona before I watch this video.

@AjGalloway95 Год назад

The real trick to these is to leave the two Ends a bit long so you can test fit all the notches, and scribe off little bits at a time as needed. Take the biggest gap and scribe that distance away from all the other treads. Repeat for riser dimension

@TGWoodworking Год назад

With this jig, you only have to cut once and you're done

@Moskoe83 4 года назад

Great video. Not sure why you pull your saw towards you when making cuts though. 🤔

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

That was to sort of score a line, in order to eliminate tear out. If you cut correctly (starting from the front) there will be a lot of tear out on oak, so I usually cut this way. Same thing happens with routers, I usually do an initial cut backwards, and then finish going forwards, but it is not recommended for safety reasons.

@philipsnyder567 3 года назад

I would like list for dimensions and angle cuts . This would help as I cannot remember everything that was said when I go to the back garage and attempt to build this jig.

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Sorry I can't remember, but you can slow down the video and pause it where you need to. The angles are not important, but I would say 15 degrees would be fine. And make them the same depth as your treads, usually about 12"

@JC-us7ye 4 года назад

What type of wood did you use for treads?

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Red oak

@savann.sun1980 2 года назад

our day, just the wood itself it's already 20$

@TGWoodworking 2 года назад

Not quite, but yeah, costs are out of control 😔

@scottwright388 3 года назад

Nice job. I'm not a fan of this type of stair building because it reminds me of some overlays I've seen done by flooring companies, that were hideous. I also was in stair manufacturing for many years, mainly circular.

@TGWoodworking 3 года назад

Nice, radius rails are no joke! I love the challenge, but am actually glad I haven't done one in 10 years, lol. So stressful!

@utubebula1 4 года назад

I just want to know how much that Saw cost,,,, Nice Saw!

@TGWoodworking 4 года назад

Thanks! The saw is a DeWalt 12" sliding conpound miter saw. About $500 USD. Make sure to subscribe and check out my newer videos too! I think you'll enjoy as well 😊 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fSti_NYbQek.html

@chrismass9761 6 лет назад

You my friend are the cats ass....nice job!!!! And you saved around 5000.00 dollars doing this yourself....I was quoted 1500 for three steps in my family room...

@cosullivan1357 4 года назад

Chris Mass Thad absurd

@basilyousif3077 4 года назад

You can get Pre-finished Bamboo stair treads for as low as $45 for a 6' piece and just get a primed 8" x 4' x 3/4" piece of wood for a riser and you can do a whole staircase for $500 - $1000 - with 17 steps. That's what I just did.

@sczernecki 2 года назад

Why do you say 4" when you cut 4.5" ? I noticed this at the store as well, a 2/10 is actually 1.5X9.5. WHY!

@TGWoodworking 2 года назад

I think that was just a typo by me, when I was writing out the captions. You could make that width whatever you like. It could be 3.5" or even 6", it doesn't matter. A 2x10 being 1.5x9.5 is an entire different story, that's because the wood is 2x10 in the rough, before they dry it and smooth it down to 1.5x9.5. Hope that helps, thanks