@awesomeframers: May 2006 I framed a freestanding stair. The method was taught to me over the @jlconline forums by a framer in Texas named John Kirkpatrick. They did this a lot. Basically you build the risers as walls, laminate the sides with layers of 1/4" ply "painted with glue" and stapled. Cut the legs out after its set up. It had very little bounce. It was wild how stiff it was. . July 2010 I got to do another and this one got hardwood treads and turned out beautifully. . You know what this teaches me? How many good teachers I've had in person and online. It teaches me its better to try and be better and accept help and offer help. That's what builds communities, that's what makes this fun, that's what keeps us improving. . #framing #framerlife #framersareadyingbreed #circularstairs #geometry #skilledtrades #huberpartner