While cutting the rafters use a rafter table, which comes in an instruction manual with the rafter square, to determine the length of the rafter. For a 5/12 rafter, that will be 13, or 13 inches of rafter for every foot of run; with a 12-foot run, that is 13 feet. Mark that sp...
How to Cut a Simple Common Roof RafterDear Tim: I'm now retired and starting to attack a huge list ofprojects. One of them is building...carter, tim
How to Use a Rafter Angle Square for Rafters How to Cut Rafters with a Rafter Angle Square View all construction squares from Johnson Level. Rafter Angle Squares Speed the job of rafter or angle layout by using our Rafter Angle Square, also known as a square. With one number on our squ...
Now, make your cuts along the lines you mapped out in step II. Once you’re finished, you’ll have your first rafter, and you can use it as a template to cut all of your other rafters. Step IV: Cutting the Remaining Rafters Use the template you completed in step III to map out t...
Explain the Difference Between Attic Floor and Roof Rafter Insulation It’s important to distinguish between insulating the attic floor and the loft roof rafters. Attic floor insulation is placed between the floor joists, effectively sealing off the attic space from the rest of the house. On the...
How to Hang a Porch Swing on an Arbor In the last installment, we showed youhow we installed the porch swing hangers on the 2×8 rafter beamso now it’s finally time to hang the porch swing! This DIY swing arbor has been a great project and it’s so satisfying to see the results...
Adding a bird's mouth to a roof raftershould be the last step in the completion of your rafter but is the most difficult to get right. This cut allows the rafter to sit squarely on the top plate and when cut right gives a solid foundation for attaching the rafter to the wall. Step...
How to Build a River Raft Frame: Why spend the big money on a raft frame? You can save a lot of money and build a comparable frame with as many options as you desire! Our cost was $340 and a comparable frame is over $500. The weight wasn't much more.
The speed square, also called a rafter-angle or triangle square, is an extremely versatile tool originally intended to help carpenters quickly and accurately mark roof rafters. It is a triangle-shaped measuring tool that's invaluable for the DIYer's tool box. What Is a Speed Square? Made ...
Why not make cloth turkey napkins for each adult and paper napkin turkeys in fun prints for the kids' table? Or, you could group them together in a flock (also called a rafter) to form a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or holiday dinner party. ...