Or should I paint the risers white to match our baseboards and just focus on staining the treads and wood parts of the banister so the two stain colors don't butt up to each other? (theletteredcottage.net)
Usually wood box makers cut wood materials into varying sizes / shape using power or bandsaws; they also assemble wood parts with the aid of nail guns, power stapler and glue to fabricate boxes into desired shape and size. (jobdescriptionandresumeexamples.com)