Logcabin-Corner 6x6 Timber Stairs

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I did.

This is my first real world use of all that practice with the Lincoln Logs.

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Here are the stairs with the 6x treads housed in a second inverted stringer.

Most treads just need to be held up, these also have to hold the earth back, thus the inverted top stringer. I've cut lots of stringers, but this one going over the top, confused the heck out of me... had to draw it out three times.

Given the variable dimensions of the 6x, the first cutting was not the best fit. I scribed several of the riser cuts for a better fit... may be a moot point since the 6x's are likely to shrink some and open gaps up (maybe pressure and moisture from the dirt will keep the joints tight).

Cheers,

Bass

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