The students will demonstrate their knowledge on how to build a stock step unit by building one in a group.
Materials Needed
Pieces of ¾” plywood 2×4’s Carpenter’s Squares Stair Gauge Staple gun with Staples Glue Screw guns with screws Table Saw Band Saw
Lesson Directions
Anticipatory Set/Hook Previous lesson
Instruction
Step 1: Divide the students into four groups -have the students create a cut list for a step unit with a 12” tread and 8” rise that is 2’ tall and 4’ wide. -remind them that ¾” plywood is being used for the tread, risers, and carriage
Cut List -2 Treads @ 12”x 4’ -1 Tread (top one) @ 11 1/4” x 4’ -2 Risers @ 8” x 4’ -1 Riser @ 7 1/4” x 4’ -2 carriage pieces -1 backing piece @ 7 ¼” x 3’-10 ½” -2 2×4” horizontal legs @ 1’ 11 ¼” -2 2×4” vertical legs @ 2’-6”
Step 2: Using a carpenter’s square and stair gauge have the students draw a carriage on a piece of ¾” plywood -put a second piece of plywood underneath, staple the two together, and cut with a band saw
Step 3: Have the students cut out the riser and tread pieces -have them glue and screw them onto the carriage
Step 4: Have the students cut out the backing piece -glue and screw this piece to the carriage and top tread
Step 5: have the students cut out the 4 legs -glue and screw these in
