How to remove Stair Tread Nosing?

[JGS]

Hi,

I am laying a laminate floor for a friend. I need to do about 6 steps too. In order to install the material on the steps, I need to remove the tread nosing flush with the riser.

The nosing is about 1.5"thick by 1.5" deep. Any ideas?

The treads extent into the walls therefore I cannot just remove the tread to do the job.

Thanks, JG

[bremen68]

Are you sure you want to take 1.5" off the stair tread? How wide will they be after you do this? Just curious.

[B A R R Y]

I'd rough cut it with a jigsaw, finishing with a bearing guided router bit.

[Ross Hebeisen]

how bout a nose trimmer?

[JGS]

[JGS]

good one! 8 ) JG

[Bigpole]

How about a router and a trim bit with a bearing on the bottom riding against the riser. You can finish off where they extend into the wall with a saw of SHARP chisel.