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Thread: Free or reasonable cost stair design program for diy build of winder stairs

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    Free or reasonable cost stair design program for diy build of winder stairs

    I am looking to build a winder stair set and there seems to be lots of freebies out there to download but I am unsure which one will give me what I need. I am looking for one that I can design the stairs, give 3d views and also give me a cut list of all the parts.

    Free of course would be best but I would not be against a reasonable charge for software that would give me what I need to design and construct the stairs. Does anyone have any software that they would recommend?

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    I use Sketchup, and found it adequate for building a winder. Pics attached. Didn't give me a cut list, but so what? Gave me everything else I needed.
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    Not what you asked, but straight runs with landings are a lot safer for the inhabitants (especially of they are getting older) as well as being easier to build and easier to comply with codes.

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    Good job Gene. Your stairs look very nice. Unfortunately I don't know sketch up so I am hoping to find a program that will produce a cut list since I am starting from scratch. What did you use for stringer material Gene. It looks like you used rim joist. I am thinking of using glue lam or rim joist since they are straight and uniform. Roger I need to use one set of winders to shorten up the run enough to fit the location without being too steep. I wish I had room to avoid the winder but I don't. Life would be much simpler.

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