Step-Off Method | Beginner Rafter Layout

0:00 Intro & Four Main Layout Methods
0:29 Theoretical & Actual Rafter Length
1:53 Step-Off Method
5:53 Birds Mouth Layout
7:01 1/3 Rule
7:30 Overhang Layout
9:00 Ridge cut adjustment
9:58 Final fit & Outro

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My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England.

God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands.

[kevinbishop]

the absolute easiest instructions on cutting a birdsmouth I've ever seen!

[Jay-more]

Alright, I am assuming this video only gets 3, 655 views is just because it is hot from the oven; published on Nov 7th and I am watching it at 12:00 AM on Nov 8th. I really like and appreciate the effort you do to help us understand. Stay tuned.

[ahmadzufarabdurrashid]

I really love the way Training Hands Academy teach, very "Theoretically"!!! I

[andrewpolly]

Dude. You just made it so easy... People trying to teach me really don't know how to break it down like you did. Those jigs are very useful as well

[davidvogl]

As a novice with some tools and big dreams I am loving your videos, so perfectly explained…and I do appreciate that you are also giving measurements in cm’s.

[michael]

I wish I could post a photo to this comment because your explanation was spot on and I have never done rafters as easy as you have explained in this video. The step off method worked perfectly and I was able to layout and build my Dutch gable roof with ease and NO gaps! 24' rafters were fun by myself but when they fit perfectly, it helps. Thank you so much for this video and I hope your videos help others.

[stevenharrison]

Brilliant! Thanks for that. Been a chippy for about five years now but not had the chance to get on roofing much even though I'm itching to. I've just got to learn it and be able to do it. I've been practicing with my own mock ups and thanks to people like you, its all starting to fall into place. Cheers

[davidprice]

Watching this from the uk, this was a textbook perfect explanation, the best I've seen on you tube, we need you here to show the younger generation, we have a massive skills shortage

[trade]

Gotta admit this was good. I'm planning a shed build and have watched several "how to build rafters" videos. This makes the clearest method for me.

[swhoelefp]

best video ever explaining this process - you are a rock star my friend!

[brianmatthews]

Best explanation I've seen. No one else could seem to help me with the odd numbers in my project.

My search is finally over.

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[sikosis]

i'm an old dude and this stuff is great, i'm trying to teach my kids this and the way i was taught is coming across like a foreign language to them . . . i found your channel and just start throwing videos at them via discord and they're catching right up . . . i didn't appreciate how difficult it was teaching younger folks practical skills, they're all just wired differently than my generation or those whom taught me. . .so thanks, not only does this give me refreshers (not touched a tool for the better part of 20 yrs and definitely haven't played with some of the power tools and slick stuff you guys got today) but it also helps with teaching these younger kids i have 'working' with me some of the basics that i've had difficultly getting across!

[jcpad]

Your visual aid graphics are just as good as your explanation. Well done

[prbmax]

This is a popular and informative video series. The hands on of different methods is why I hope you continue the series. (Flying gable, bird's peak, Dutch kick, Truncated hip, Jerkinhead, Turret, Mansard, etc)

[garynasrallah]

Thank you for this video. It's been about 30 years since I've cut rafters and I just needed a little brushing up and this really helped. And it will be also very good for beginners. Thank you so much. We used to lay ours out on the floor and get the measurements.

[arkansas]

Very well explained, although I always used the Pythagorean -Theorem method, one hundred percent accurate every time.

You're a geat teacher. I'm very old, retired and don't have to think about those things anymore. I'm glad a teacher such as you are good enough to present things correctly on like those that think they know but offer misinformation!

Thanks for the video!

[thelegoloft]

This is by far the best video I have seen explaining the step off method. I finally understand it, thank you

[Vet-zjlq]

Great video!!! Now we need one assembling the entire roof to the walls. Thank you.

[johnkay]

Unbelievably So SO simple to learn and understand .. Thanks for helping .I have 58 Twelve foot long Two by sixes. to layout ..

[mykolashatkovskyi]

Man, you're amazing!
You really do have a talent you explain serious things greatly and simply (enough). Great video. Thank you.