How To Build A Shed - Part 3 Building & Installing Rafters

[gillubecke]

Shannon, thank you. I am a math teacher, and one of the most annoying question kids ask is " But when will I ever use this?" This video (with your permission) will become an excellent response. You did well with the explanation. I watch your videos in the hopes that one day I can do at least some of the work when I build my next home. I feel they are all well done. You are a natural teacher.

[ormor]

I have spent 50 years in construction and am now retired. You are the best teacher I have seen in construction.
Thank you Carl

[Gunkaleh]

Awesome. First explanation I've ever understood about calculating bird's mouths and how to mark rafters. You're the man, Shanny!

[Gnaffdax]

I own a small contracting business in Upstate New York and I can't tell you how many times I've watched your videos. I'm only now realizing I haven't been subscribed to your channel! You're a fantastic teacher and I genuinely appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to educate us. Thank you!

[mini_worx]

Absolutely the best woodworking advice on YouTube. I am a big fan of your videos and can't thank you enough for the teachings. Now time to go measure some rafters...

[stefanpremdas]

Thank you for the videos. 8 yrs ago @35yrs old i moved from the city to the country & began restoring our collection of old historic homes.. your videos have made my life so easy.. I just used this video to build myself an outdoor garden room. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[liammcpoyle]

I think I've learned more from Shannon's videos than the 12 years I spent in public school.

[mikemayfield]

Excellent. Once upon a time, in my late 20s, I worked as a carpenter with some good carpenter ’s for two or three years. Your videos have brought a smile as I remember the carpenter who taught me. You are a good teacher and explain things very well. Thanks for a good memory.

[banjax]

Shannon, I just happened upon your shed series and must tell you how instructive and helpful it was! Such clear explanations. Thanks so much, .

[youarehere]

I checked your website for the roof calculator and link took me to a hip roof/complex roof calculator that didn't work. If anyone goes to that site, search for Gable roof calculator. It works GREAT. By far the best calculator I've seen online or even in iOS app. Great graphics and very sensible. Cut my rafters and they just worked. perfect fit. And Shannon, you are a god send. So matter of fact, easy going, great information. No hype no issues and it all makes sense. You're responsible for a lot of DIYers gaining competence in the field. Thank you.

[paulashetrone]

Thank you Shannon.You have the gift of teaching.
God bless you and your loved ones.

[bernieperez]

thanks for al the great vidz Shannon. I lost my house and was lucky enough to move into my grand parents garage where ive been able to turn it into a stand alone house with a separate room and restroom along with a kitchen. everything from drain lines to pex supply lines even studs and dry wall. Woulnt have been able to do it without your vidz. They are the absolute best you can find with all the information you'll need. thanks again.

[brianejay]

Great video! Calm, cool and precise in how you explain things to us novices. Keep them coming! When I build my deck, I'll be sure and review the quality tutorials you've taken the time to post.

[frogleg]

Thanks Shannon. You are one of the few video instructors that I like listening to. Many never get to the point and they waste my time. You are to the point and a good teacher, easy to follow.

[SteveFrenchWoodNStuff]

How are there so many thumbs down on these videos? These are the best, most comprehensive videos I've seen on the topic. Very well done.

[captainh]

The more times I watch this, the clearer it becomes. I've seen several different videos on rafter layout, and all are very similar except for small differences in their methods. You are a good teacher.

[randynelson]

Really impressive, and thanks for taking out your time to help people, like myself in better learning to build a shed.

[leothelion]

Good teacher. I was taught this at collage back in 1990 and to be honest Ive forgot it. I usually build a pair rafters on the floor and strap them together. To be offered up to see if they fit...This is done by cutting the plumb cut on the top of both rafters. If it's not known what pitch then just overlap the tops and bisect. A length of timber acts as the wall plate to mark the birds mouths. A third the width up from bottom of rafter width. The rise is determined by cutting both plum cuts first and joining the rafters together. We don't deduct the ridge thickness until the strapped rafters are offered up and it fits perfectly. Then it's dismantled and ridge deducted. Thanks for taking the time to expand. Greetings from the UK🇬🇧

[carieoneill]

I agree with the last commenter: VERY helpful, and not confusion at all! Thank you for taking the time to post your instructional can learn so easily from them!

[Sweatk]

I really appreciate this video, demonstrating the precise way to get exact and correct rafters, wether using a ridge board or building the truss and raising it. Knowing the mathmatics involved is a huge help, this will always work on first try if you do the math correctly. Knowing the "right way" to do it is never "over the top!"