| The lowest band above the two-tiered benches and the band next to the ceiling were decorative dados with panels depicting animals, masks and simulated marble incrustation. |
| Cut a replacement tread and insert it into the dados in the stringers. |
| However, these can vary from the gauge-like tools of the luthier to dados cutting wide grooves. |
| This technique is best used on doors, paneling, dados, baseboards and also as a subtle wall finish. |
