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Old 04-24-2007, 10:42 PM   #1
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Does anyone know where to purchase the stairtool tread gauge since Stairtool, Inc in Ma has stopped production? Know of any others ?
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Old 04-24-2007, 11:25 PM   #2
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Does anyone know where to purchase the stairtool tread gauge since Stairtool, Inc in Ma has stopped production? Know of any others ?
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This is what I use:

http://www.collinstool.com/base.php?...gauge_ends.htm
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:49 AM   #3
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Heck, I should go into business. They're easy things to make yourself.
Make the feet and beam from stable 3/4" plywood, fit 2 carriage bolts from underneath, some washers and wing nuts, and cut slots in the beam. Voila, stair tread gauge.
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I've seen this one, it's the best bang for your buck...
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Old 04-27-2007, 03:04 PM   #5
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Heck, I should go into business. They're easy things to make yourself.
Make the feet and beam from stable 3/4" plywood, fit 2 carriage bolts from underneath, some washers and wing nuts, and cut slots in the beam. Voila, stair tread gauge.
You're right. It's not rocket science, but I've learned that it's usually cheaper to buy something that works rather than taking time to build it myself. I'm lazy.
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2 framing squares end to end, 2 clamps & and a pencil...................
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We have found a new manufacturer for the stair tool. You can have more information by contacting us at mail@onecallbuildingsupplies.com
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I recently purchased a tool from Beaver Wood Working Supplies, Little on the expensive side but does a great job !
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Wheaton - Stair Wizard
http://www.amazon.com/Wheaton-Tools-.../dp/B0000224Q2
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Does anyone know where to purchase the stairtool tread gauge since Stairtool, Inc in Ma has stopped production? Know of any others ?
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Jeff did you find a Stairtool? I started making them just like Stairtool Inc. Please let me know i can send you pictures. jack@theheimgroup.com
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You're right. It's not rocket science, but I've learned that it's usually cheaper to buy something that works rather than taking time to build it myself. I'm lazy.
I have an old Stair Tool Tread gauge and love it. I have used others and some home made jobers however the Tread gauge is always perfect when I need it. I have lent it to a friend who is now looking to get his own. I often struggle with taking the time to fabricate some of the jigs and tools we use or to purchase it. It usualy works out for the better if I buy it, mainly because I takes time to make things perfect.
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The stairtool really shines when the skirtboard has a slight tilt. You get your setting locked on then you can bend the middle slightly up before you remove so you don't scratch the skirt. I've had to do some heavy backcutting to squeeze the finish tread in.
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here in Sweden we got a tool for stairs called staircompass (translated) they come in wood or stailess steel

here is a pic . cost about 80 $
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