HOW TO MAKE A COMMON ROOF RAFTER | DIY Series | Build with A&E

In this episode Tony shows you How to Make a Common Rafter

Aiming to build a roof on your shed or home? Here's a starting guide on how to cut yourself some common rafters that'll act as the main skeleton for it. If you're interested in the housing detail of the wall plate that's featured in this video, stay tuned! Because we'll be doing a follow-up video on that soon. Don't forget to like and subscribe. While you're here, why not follow us on Instagram for more regular updates on what we're up to 🏗️

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Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - The Process

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HOW TO MAKE A COMMON ROOF RAFTER | DIY Series | Build with A&E

[jimothyjimbob]

The simplest and least complicated version of getting the birds mouth in the correct place.. and boy have I watched loads. Superb vid buddy :)

[popwall]

It never ceases to amaze me have some people say they love a video it's the best they've ever seen and just keep going on about it when the video is incorrect most of the time this just tells me these people don't have a clue as to what they're talking about

[patrickjay]

I love how you recessed the back plate, looks like that will be a nice finish. Not seen that before, thanks for sharing. 👍🏿

[ajmalkhan]

THIS GUY IS A FREAKING Jokes aside on of the best YT channels around. Real value and quality!

[markbutterworth]

What a great video. I’ve watched a few- the American ones are very confusing being in imperial and not working in degrees for the roof pitch. This was very clearly explained and demonstrated and has given me the confidence to cut my rafter template today!

[BillLowenburg]

Thanks, I’m a 65 yr old DIY guy about to build my first shed and this is really helpful. Your demonstration and explanation were clear and the camera work was effective. Not having any experience in the building trades, I have to learn as I go and it’s a lot of fun. Fortunately, my projects are all for myself so there’s not a lot of downside risk. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[MrJohnnynapalm]

Good to see professionals at work doing quality work and sharing to help others 👍

[robandamyp]

Love that notch in the ridge piece I'm a plasterer and the timber sat on top ( the way the joiners I follow do it ) really spoils the job

[Blue]

Cheers for the tutorial it’s good to see tradesmen showing their skills, I remember years ago when I asked builders on how to do certain things it was like getting information out of a secret society, keep showing well done 👍

[mehboobaferdoush]

wonderfull, this is the first time i got the proper idea how to use birdmouth, c cut p cut and above all the square... brilliant.

[coops]

Top class firm and videos are so well explained. Seen other tradesmen who can obviously do the work but can't teach or convey what they're doing as well as these guys. Best I've seen by far on YouTube. Well done for taking the time to make them during a busy day, keep it up fellas!

[stevechase]

Very neat job guys. DIYer about to do mine this has been very useful, thanks

[MarcusT]

You know you're experienced when you can eyeball the exact 400mm mark! haha

[MichaelSmith-nkyq]

What a fantastic lesson on Making a birdsmouth cut in a rafter. 👍🏾 Thank you so much for doing this video and making it plain and simple. I got so fed up of the USA videos with the big song and dance nonsense, loud rock or country & western music 🤷🏽‍♂️ and the feature length movies were driving mad and I learned nothing from them. You’re a star mate, well done 👍🏾👍🏾

[barringtonsmythe]

You clearly love what you do and the results show. Excellent channel. Thanks guys 👍 xx

[gdfggggg]

I’ve found that when you work on older buildings, the wall plate is pissed as well as the ridge/wall plate; that’s when things get interesting.
I worked with a roofer one time that did a hip roof roof for me and he didn’t have a roofing square, just plonked the timber into position above the actual area, marked it off with a handsaw and on it went. I was impressed.

[stringerbell]

That would've taken me three days and six rafters! Great to see talent make things look so straight forward!! Envious!

[vanderpant]

Another great video Tony, thanks for taking time out to share your knowledge 🙂

[mattcartwright]

Bit of a coincidence, I was behind your Flatbed at The Shires the other day. All your accreditation stickers on the back of the wagon caught my eye. And now you pop up in my Youtube feed! Hmmm...

[frenchgreguk]

And me with my ready reckoner in the van 😂😂😂, a tape measure as a string line Is all you need! Top work guys, thanks for sharing those tricks. (Loved the notched on the plumb cut 👌)