a stair making apparatus is disclosed . the stair making apparatus comprising a bench adapted to support a plurality of members and a beam ; a stop fixture connected to the bench , the stop fixture having a plurality of stops for individually engaging each of the plurality of members ; and one or more fasteners connected with the bench , the one or more fasteners configured to cooperate with the plurality of stops to brace the beam and the plurality of members in a form of a stair stringer .