[farmerjohn1324]

I'm putting hardwood floors on these stairs that I talked about in another thread. I decided to glue them instead of nail because I don't want nail holes.

What's the best type of blade to get for table saw for best cuts? And do I cut with them facing up or down?

 

[Nealtw]

https://www.protoolzguide.com/power-tools/saws/table-saw/best-blade-for-plywood-rip-hardwood/

 

[ront02769]

Table saw blade exits cut on downward side. Therefore, face up. As to nails, I never ever nail stair treads. They are always glued with a heavy duty construction adhesive.....AND they get two evenly spaced 3” screws into each carriage. SO, first I use a Forstner bit to drill clean 3/8” holes in carefully measured locations. Then glue and screw. First coat of poly then goes on. Then cut a bunch of plugs from some scrap treads. Bit of carpenters glue in the holes, orient plug with the grain and tap in. When all is dry, sharp chisel and a bit of sandpaper will clean up the plug.....and then remaining coats of poly. An option would be to pick a different type of wood, perhaps a dark one like mahogany or walnut, And fill the holes with that.

 

[joecaption]

You would be far better off using real laminated stair treads, not trying to do this with hardwood flooring!

 

[farmerjohn1324]

You would be far better off using real laminated stair treads, not trying to do this with hardwood flooring!

I think the platform makes that a problem. Doesn't it?

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Table saw blade exits cut on downward side. Therefore, face up. As to nails, I never ever nail stair treads. They are always glued with a heavy duty construction adhesive.....AND they get two evenly spaced 3” screws into each carriage. SO, first I use a Forstner bit to drill clean 3/8” holes in carefully measured locations. Then glue and screw. First coat of poly then goes on. Then cut a bunch of plugs from some scrap treads. Bit of carpenters glue in the holes, orient plug with the grain and tap in. When all is dry, sharp chisel and a bit of sandpaper will clean up the plug.....and then remaining coats of poly. An option would be to pick a different type of wood, perhaps a dark one like mahogany or walnut, And fill the holes with that.

Is Loctite heavy duty enough?

What is meant by "poly?"

Use a hole saw to make plugs?

 

[mark sr]

I think the platform makes that a problem. Doesn't it?

The landing would use flooring and nosing, the treads should be premade cut precisely to fit.

 

[farmerjohn1324]

I think the platform makes that a problem. Doesn't it?

The landing would use flooring and nosing, the treads should be premade cut precisely to fit.

You sure I can find a perfect match?

 

[mark sr]

Talk to your supplier - they would know.