Modifying winders

Winders are tapered steps, so their edges are not parallel to each other. In most European countries, these winders are tapered gradually into and out of the turn.

It makes for a safer stair but it takes more time to build. In the UK for example using winders just around the turn is an acceptable way to build stairs. This method makes the staircase easier and faster to build.

We see here how to modify which steps are winders, which are not, and how to adjust the tightness of the turn.

We also look at how to manually adjust each winding step so it is as easy to manufacture as possible (not too close to the edge of the newel post for example).