Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 332
e of riser are made to correspond with the lines of riser andtread when in position. The back lines of the housings are solocated that a taper wedge may be driven in so as to force the treadand riser close to the face shoulders, thus making a tight joint. Rough strings are cut from undressed plank,… … Fig. 11. Templet Used to Mark Dovetail Cuts for Balusters. 269 8 STAIR-BUILDING Staved strings arc built-up strings, and are composed of narrowpieces glued, nailed, or bolted together so as to form a portion of acylinder. These are sometimes used for circular stairs, though inordinary practice the…
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