I've made a huge mistake.
Got new treads / risers / skirt boards.
The treads don't have a groove for the riser, it's a flush tread all around.
Installed the risers (nailed in) then the treads (glued down).
I used a stair template tool to get the precise cut for the risers and the tread since the wall is not true.
Wife didn't like the white risers, so we decided to replace them.
However, the idiot that I am, built a shelf out the old risers and now can't place my template because the tread is in the way.
I could get a template by using a compass tool (if I cut the 6" arm down) but I worry that I won't get the bottom stair tread distance accurate enough because there's no great way to get a tape measure in there and get a precise reading.
I don't trust the accuracy of the laser measure either.
Any suggestions ?
I also realized I might have issues inserting the riser so I figured I would table saw the top of it at 45 degrees since it will be covered up by trim anyways.