How to Make Square Molding on Stairs

Square molding gets its name from the shape of the profile as viewed from the end like any other molding. It is a common trim molding that is used throughout the home and is ideal for stairs. You can make your own square molding for stairs as a do-it-yourself project. Making your own molding will allow you to make it out of the same variety of wood as your existing woodwork. Making your own is an affordable alternative.

Table saw
1-by-2-inch boards, 96 inches long
Sander, fine-grit sanding pad
Tack cloth
Safety goggles

Instructions

- 1
  Adjust the fence on the table saw to make a 3/4-inch wide cut and lock it in place. Raise the saw blade to cut through a 3/4-inch thick board.
- 2
  Lay one 1-by-2-by-96-inch board with the 2-by-96-inch side flat on the table of the table saw. Guide the board through the saw just fast enough to allow the blade to cut the wood until the cut is complete. Run the board through the saw a second time to cut two 3/4-by-3/4-by-96-inch boards from the board. Repeat this process for each board that you need for the project.
- 3
  Sand the edges of the boards with a sander equipped with a fine-grit sanding pad until the surface is completely smooth. Wipe off the sanding dust left on the boards with a tack cloth.

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