Construction Master Stair Calculator
The Construction Master can be used as a stair calculator,
to figure rafter lengths, squaring walls, and many more uses. In
addition to the special purpose uses already mentioned the construction
master can also perform the functions of a regular calculator.
This
is the handiest stair construction tool to come along since the framing
square. Accurate to within 1/16th of an inch it will greatly speed up and simplify the math involved with stair layout.
Calculator Stair Functions
After entering the values for total rise, run, and desired riser
height the construction master will accurately and quickly display the
following information.
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8-11 FEET INCH RISE 11- 0 FEET INCH RUN 7 5/8 INCH R-HT 14. RSRS 10 1/8 INCH T-WD 13. TRDS 13- 8 3/4 FEET INCH STRG 36.98 º INCL 7 1/2 INCH R-HT 10. INCH T-WD 6- 8 FEET INCH HDRM |
Total Rise Total Run Individual Riser Height Number of Risers Tread Width Number of Treads Overall Stringer Length Angle of Incline Stored Desired Riser Height Stored Desired Tread Width Stored Minimum Headroom |
Stair Calculator Riser Setting
By default the desired riser and tread settings are set at 7 1/2″ and
10″ respectively. The desired riser height can be reset to a new height
if you need it for a special set of stairs such as the type used in
nursing homes.
Lets say you need to build stairs
with a 5 1/2″ rise to reset the desired riser height you would use the
following key strokes to enter the new default setting for the calculator. Press 5, inch, 1, /, 2, stair, and the calculator window will display R-Htm 5 1/2. This tool really is that easy to use.
Stair Calculator Free Trial Download
Get a free 30 day trial of the Construction Master calculator for your PC. Sorry MAC users, this is only for windows.
There is also a short demo of the Calculator available, even though you won’t be able to input your own values.
Uses for Construction Master 5
Building Stairs |
Roof Framing |
Wall Framing
Links to Related Carpentry Pro Framer Pages