. Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building; a general reference work ... Fig. 9. End Portion of Cut and Mitered String, with Part Removed to Show Carriage. 268 STAIR-BUILDING. Fig. 10, Plan of Portion of Stair. when the whole is ready for use. The method of using is clearlyindicated in the illustration. Strings. There are two main kinds of stair strings—wall strings and cut strings. These are divid-ed, again, under other names, ashoused strings, notched strings,staved strings, and rough strings are the supportersof the ends of the treads andrisers that are against the w
. Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building; a general reference work ... Fig. 9. End Portion of Cut and Mitered String, with Part Removed to Show Carriage. 268 STAIR-BUILDING. Fig. 10, Plan of Portion of Stair. when the whole is ready for use. The method of using is clearlyindicated in the illustration. Strings. There are two main kinds of stair strings—wall strings and cut strings. These are divid-ed, again, under other names, ashoused strings, notched strings,staved strings, and rough strings are the supportersof the ends of the treads andrisers that are against the wall;these strings may be at both ends ofthe treads and risers, or they may be at one end only. They may behoused (grooved) or left solid. When housed, the treads and risersare keyed into them, and glued and blocked. When left solid, theyhave a rough string or carriage spiked or screwed to them, to lendadditional support to the ends of risers and treads. Stairs made afterthis fashion are generally of a rough, strong kind, and are especiallyadapted for use in factories, shops, and warehouses, where strengthand rigidity are of more importance than mere external str
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