Rafter Layout Step Out Method

This video demonstrates an old school method of common rafter layout, known as the step out method. With this method there is no need to calculate rafter lengths or even use a tape measure. This is a tried and true method, you can trust it.

[everardoortiz]

What an awesome instructor!!! This is the best video on rafter layout I have seen. Subscribed without realizing this was the only video. Mark, if you are still around we need more content exactly like this.

[kevinseibert]

I'm about to build my third shed and viewed over 20 YouTube videos on the topic including rafter setup. Your entire methodology of using the Step Out procedure was the best process I've ever encountered. I'm a retired Electrical Engineer and rafter builds bring back memories of my geometry classes in high school. Well done Sir on this video!

[bobbyadamo]

I started in the early 80s, and worked with old timers then. I never saw this method and love it. Now I know what to do if I loose my speed square or if I just want to impress a guy who knows it ALL. Thanks for a cool method .

[joshwederquist]

This is one of the best instructional videos of this usable information. I am glad I found you. The audio was a little echoing but totally worth the information. Thanks for putting this video together.

[warrenmoney]

Hands down the best video on rafter layout I've watched.

[gotlotsodirt]

Hands down the best framing square "rafter" layout video on the web. Thank you.

[richardmasters]

This is the clearest demonstration of this task that I have seen.  So many other videos make the job sound like a mystical science.  Thank you.

[richlewisg]

Your explanation was very clear and very well explained. I’m making rafters tomorrow for my kids doghouse and your video will be right there with me!

[annguanella]

Excellent video. We are building a shed without plans and this is the best and simplest instructions we have found.

[TheLondonForever]

I have watched many videos explaining this and it just didn't sink in. With your video, I was able to understand it perfectly. I loved the way your marked it out on the timber, that helped lots. Thank you kind sir!

[stephenwatson]

Hi Mark this is the best layout method on YouTube, thankyou.
Could you do a video of a hipped roof please, I’m sure your followers would truly appreciate it as would I.
Thank you.

[JMZ.T]

Thank you so much for making this video and explaining so clearly such rich information which is being carried through to generations to come.

[seanarmour]

That was absolutely marvelous.... Very good instruction, and best video I found on YouTube explaining this... This really helped... Thank

[samsteel]

Its such a pleasure to listen to a man that knows what he speaks. Thank you for passing on your knowledge.

[Indipatriot]

Thank you for keeping the old techniques going by making this well detailed video!

[jackiebaby]

Your instructions are so clear and concise, YOU sir need to do another rafter video for laying out and cutting Jack rafters for hips and valleys.

[MikeSmith-kcli]

You are a great teacher. Thank you. Slow, simple, and clear.

[shadowstorm]

Thank you very much. I've been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and I have been coming to youtube to lean all I can about building and tools like this. I've showed some new tricks to some pros using a Savage proscribe tape measure. Also some tricks with the Swanson speed square that they didn't know about. They know I'm new but I have the drive and they see me progress and learn. Again, thank you for your video.

[Canosa]

Excellent explanation. By far the clearest and precise step by step. Wish I had found your video first instead of having to watch other very convoluted and very confusing videos. I'm building a 12'x16' shed (first major build for me) and this was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

[alestiloChetumal]

Very well explained. Easy to understand.a lot easier when a professional shows you how to do it.