The Stairway is shown in [Fig. 228], and the details for its construction will be found in [Figs. 234], [235], [236], [237]. This stairway is made in two parts, with a platform between. Cut a block of wood the shape and size shown in [Fig. 234] for the platform, with notches at A and B for the tops of the lower stringers to fit in. Then
Prepare Two Stringers of thirteen steps similar to [Fig. 235], and two stringers of five steps similar to [Fig. 236], laying off the steps by means of a cardboard pattern, or pitch-board, of the size shown in [Fig. 237]. After cutting out these pieces, fasten the tops of the lower stringers in the notches A and B in the platform, and nail the platform in its proper position in the corner of the hall. When this has been done, nail the bottoms of the upper stringers (E in [Fig. 236]) to the sides of the platform at C and D ([Fig. 234]), and set the tops in notches cut in the edge of the second floor.
Figs. 234-237.—Details of Stairs.
The Treads and Risers of the steps—the horizontal and vertical boards—should be cut out of cigar-box wood.
Cut
The Newel-Posts out of short square blocks, and
The Hand-rails out of strips of cigar-box wood. Make a groove in the under side of the hand-rails to receive the ends of
The Balusters, or spindles. Toothpicks are of just the right size for balusters.