![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/partlyremovedstaircase1.jpg)
I'll detail the steps below as I put everything together.
Once I moved all the materials into the basement I set up my various tools and got started with tearing out a few steps which allowed me to get exact measurements.
As you can see on the left, the treads and risers sit on top of the stringers.
Once I had the right measurements, I set up to cut in my basement. I used my DeWALT 10 inch miter saw to cut all the oak treads to the right length.
![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/cuttingoakstairtreads.jpg)
![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/measuringtocutpinerisers.jpg)
Once the boards were cut I started replacing the first tread and riser. Using plenty of Liquid Nails along with finishing nails (counter sunk with a nail punch) the first step was done.
![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/applyglueforoaktread1.jpg)
![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/firstfinishedstep.0.jpg)
In keeping with the original construction fastening, I also pre-drilled and screwed the riser into the tread underneath the stairs. Three screws per riser.
![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/partlyfinishedstairsfromunderside.jpg)
Now with the first step done, I worked on finishing all of the steps except for the four at the bottom which were more complicated and required me to glue together treads together. I'll tackle those in a few days.
Below are the finished steps, I'm going to enjoy sitting down and relaxing.
![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/finishedstairsfromtop.0.jpg)
![](http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7849/2028/320/Topofstairsdone.0.jpg)
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