Roof Rafter Saw

Hip roof framing rafter cut angle template diagram.

Roof rafter saw.

The plastic rafter squares are thicker than most metal ones making them a good fence for the shoe of a circular saw to ride along. There is no standard spacing it depends on what size of rafters you want to use and the span of your shed. Marking out the roof rafter lengths onto the timber before cutting step 1. Rotted wood rafters in a roof are a serious issue.

If using a circular saw or compound miter saw set saw bevel angle to 45 to obtain creeper and hip side angles. With the tape measure hooked onto the top end transfer your two rafter lengths onto. For instance 2 grade 2x4s at 16 on center will span just over 9. Commonly what you can see of the rotted wood is only part of the problem it is what you cannot see under the surface of the wood that can be the main issue.

For standard shed roof rafter spacing see rafter span chart. Mark the plumb cuts. Rick arnold frequent contributor to fine homebuilding and the journal of light construction presenter at jlc live the katz roadshow the remodeling show. Subtract the width of your ridge beam.

Always use a blade guide when working with a circular saw. Divide the adjusted width. With a torpedo level and a speed square you can pretty accurately gauge the pitch of any roof with a gable end photo 1. Measure the width of your building.

Many people go for the manufactured roof rafters as it requires some skill to make your own rafters. Keep your fingers away from the blade at all times. With the saw bevel angle set to 45 cutting hips and creepers at the plumb cut angle will produce correct side angles. All walls supporting the roof should be level and square.

Before you can mark the rafter lengths and layout check the. See saw miter and blade angle settings. Calculating rafter length 1. Determine the camber along the timbers length.