How to Build a Pyramid Deck Stair | This Old House
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Published 2021-07-03
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Tom Silva shows Kevin O’Connor the progress on the new back deck at the Lexington house, and how the architect has called for a corner stair leading down to the backyard. The framing requires two sets of traditional stringer systems, joined in the middle by a hip stringer and a series of jack stringers; the same idea as framing a hip roof. Then Kevin and Norm Abram finish up the trim and decking on the new corner deck stair. For the ipe deckboards that are sharply mitered in the corner, Norm has settled on using a floating tenon connection to prevent them from opening up over time.
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All Comments (21)
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Good to see Norm out there
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Norm is my idol. He is the reason I became a carpenter. I enjoyed watching all his shows.
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NORM!!!!! Great to see the master craftsman and master carpenter all in the same video and same project!
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I've been watching these guys for years. My dad turned me on to them. I miss my dad.
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I’ve been watching these guys for years, plus I use to watch norm in his wood working shop all them time I will hate to see these guys retire. They will be missed.
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Wow it sure is good to see Norm Abram still swinging that Plumb curve claw hammer after more than 40 yrs! Yes, I’m an old fan of This Old House since 1980.
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That stair stringer in the middle warrants its own video for all those angle cuts.
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It might be easy for some to understand that the angled stringer needs to be longer, but I appreciate how they took the time to explain it. It really shows a deep understanding, in being able to explain it so simply. The part with the angled cut on the plywood was a great trick.
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I think this was one of my favorite episodes! That staircase is a work of art.
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That's a really cool staircase and looks like a shit ton of work but the details used are awesome and looks like it'll last for 50 years.
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Tommy can knock these steps out in about 5 hours. With Kevins help though it takes 2 days.
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Very skilled guys. Thanks for the lesson😁👍
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You two (Norm & Tom) have the most amazing skill levels ! I have learned so much from both of you over the years. Thank you
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This is one of the best videos I have ever seen on ToH! Tells you the math and why and explains it in very easy to learn terms. Great job on this one guys!
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Love me some Norm Abram! I watched The New Yankee Workshop as a kid. Never missed an episode. He looks great and it's great to see him!
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Tommy and Kevin have just great on-screen chemistry.
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Amazing Work. Love seeing Norm in his environment !
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Thank god Kevin was there to grab the off cuts.
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the level of craftsmanship is amazing.
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Thanks. Great work. I've been doing this for 35yrs. Its always nice to see someone else's take on things. Im starting one of these in a couple of weeks 😅😅
