Rafter Layout Step Out Method

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8 жыл бұрын

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.

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@bobbyadamo152 3 жыл бұрын

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 .

@gotlotsodirt9968 4 жыл бұрын

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

@markswanwick8168 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I will be producing more soon.

@marklewisham3088 3 жыл бұрын

Why NO Ridge board

@kevinseibert8536 5 жыл бұрын

I'm about to build my third shed and viewed over 20 KZfaq 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!

@richardmasters3571 7 жыл бұрын

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.

@Indipatriot82 6 жыл бұрын

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

@richlewisg7818 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@warrenmoney6271 Жыл бұрын

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

@everardoortiz4077 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@theonlinecarpenter3108 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I am planning on more videos in the very near future. Thanks for the positive feedback

@Dsano Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@MikeSmith-kc2li 7 жыл бұрын

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

@samsteel4456 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jakeerussell7496 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation yet, thank you.

@alestiloChetumal 7 жыл бұрын

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

@stephenwatson1873 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark this is the best layout method on KZfaq, 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.

@jeremyspradlin3491 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Best explanation for an amateur framer I’ve found without confusing math.

@alexgift4023 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, you certainly know how to provide simplicity to the job.

@cnstrctn4you 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It really helped me understand how to use the framing square for rafters

@chrispaul6020 5 жыл бұрын

Really nice job. 25 years out of building construction class in high school but you brought it right back!

@annguanella1905 6 жыл бұрын

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

@TheLondonForever00 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@Canosa612 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Slipslidedc 4 жыл бұрын

I've being searching for this type of description for a few hours.....thank you kind sir. All the other vids are huge on maths!!

@J4M3Z.T 3 жыл бұрын

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

@bradleybowden1981 5 жыл бұрын

You are such a good instructor no school like the old school

@gp992 7 жыл бұрын

Good teacher! Your instructions were very clear and straightforward.

@seanarmour5116 7 жыл бұрын

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

@RaphaelVox 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and so clearly described. Thank you for this. Really makes these skills accessible.

@joshwederquist787 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@shadowstorm7 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@laurenchamp8533 7 жыл бұрын

simple and concise. thank you!

@chriswilson9779 5 жыл бұрын

Nice Job, Mark. I'm new to carpentry and have built 2 sheds using this method. Works every time

@CORRIGEEN71 7 жыл бұрын

Thank-you so much for going to the trouble ,and taking the time, everybody else who makes videos on this subject over complicates everything, you have very clearly demonstrated keys principles, and highlighted how brilliant the carpenters square can be . I have a 20 by 10 roof to erect after your video I have full confidence tks again

@ajr8777 7 жыл бұрын

Really great educational video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Tony

@rubikstube1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! After hours of videos with (albeit, fascinating) calculators and tools I don't have, yours is the first and best (only) using the only tool I do have. Fantastic job! Thank you very much@

@jackiebaby1963 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@reb218 Жыл бұрын

Well done and easy to follow instruction! Can hardly wait to see more content!

@neilwilliams2409 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial well described and illustrated. Well done Mark.

@rogersref 6 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful, thanks a million for your video and explanation.

@frankr7307 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for ending hours of frustration

@daquilema2011 7 жыл бұрын

best video to learn how to cut rafters Thank you so much!

@alexunderwood4828 2 жыл бұрын

That's kick ass I'm 3rd gen framer and I also make it a priority to pass down knowledge this shit is an art thanx for the power elder dude

@randalllyons8467 6 жыл бұрын

You can't imagine how much this procedure is appreciated. I have looked at several videos and it seems everyone is using a building calculator. Very annoying as this old school method is exactly what I was looking for.

@Carpenters_Canvas 5 жыл бұрын

I am keeping it alive sir , I lay out rafters the same way , I call it a walk off method but same thing

@johnathonschlager3624 7 жыл бұрын

this video was awesome .. I feel that you made it very easy to follow step by step I've used this method before ..

@sheepskullcaver Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video helped me build my shed using this method thanks mark

@shizzleinthenizzle 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! So clearly explained . Thank you

@LewisEGilbert 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanations - exactly the instruction i needed to up my layout skills! thanks!

@alexandergutowski1195 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video showing how to make common rafter.

@bihlover80s33 7 жыл бұрын

This is very clear explanation of how to, without any edditional questions. Very simple tutorial full of information. Bravo master.Thanks for the share .

@matthewgart6201 6 жыл бұрын

Well done and easy to understand- thank you.

@gerryv8637 6 жыл бұрын

a very clear explanation, slow but direct to the point, i also learned how to add 3 inch to my birds mouth opening, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, very helpful...

@brianstone5248 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for teaching me something today! This is so informational

@yihewandualem7684 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for very simplified explanation and easy to understand.. I was able to complete my mini storage because of your video.. Thank you.. I've subscribed.

@marklewisham3088 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very simple to understand.

@awatgharib 6 жыл бұрын

a very simple way to explain the issue. Good and tank you

@johneric3886 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for all you do.

@kevinberes1711 6 жыл бұрын

Great video you couldn't make it easier. Thank you for sharing.

@ThomasTheJordan 6 жыл бұрын

Very good instructor.. I hope to learn so much more from you

@davidrosen4951 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation! Thanks.

@joegonzales2958 7 жыл бұрын

this method worked really well! took me a few mistakes but thanks

@jimmyqing 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thank you..

@Sergeant209 7 жыл бұрын

excellent video! 👍

@drexldog 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, great explanation. That being said it still confuses me 😆 I'm going to watch it 3 more times. 👍👍

@laurelglenn 7 жыл бұрын

Very good and helpful, thank you

@luismendoza363 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained Very articulate And very good tricks

@markpenn4831 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark ! Great video...

@stevenhedley4597 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant , we work in the metric system here in England but your explanation in imperial was both concise and clear Always good to have that method to hand

@theonlinecarpenter3108 Жыл бұрын

We work in both metric and imperial in Canada, we are officially metric but having the USA as our neighbours we have to know both.

@briangc1972 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation.

@TheRealTonyCastillo 6 жыл бұрын

That is slicker than snot on a door knob!!! So now I know how to use this L for more than a 90 degree line marker haha.. Great video thanks for teaching me something new today.

@mrshoeguy2477 7 жыл бұрын

Why is everyone forgetting to figure the ridge? You should subtract half the thickness of the ridge from your run.

@jacobblankenship9513 5 жыл бұрын

There is no ridge on this particular layout he is doing.

@keithtomczyk4730 5 жыл бұрын

If a ridge is used you just cut half the thickness away from the plumbing cut.

@juliepaine4966 7 жыл бұрын

THE BEST ON YOU TUBE ,EASY AND BRILLIANTLY EXPLAINED,PLEASE SHOW US HIPS AND VALLEYS THANKS

@Jay-tk7ib 5 жыл бұрын

For the step off method, you'll use the 5 on the tongue of the square, for a 5/12, just as in the video, but for the level cut you'll use 17, instead of 12, on the blade. This is because hips and valleys run at a 45 degree angle to the corners, which means they travel 1.4142 X the distance of the common rafters. If you use the measuring method, just measure 1.4142 the distance of rafter length. As far as the angle marks and cuts, well, that will require a video.

@alihekmat5555 3 жыл бұрын

It was Really helpful. Thank you!

@jasonromeo246 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mark.. thank you for that lesson, that makes things so much easier than all that math.. LoL. Those kind of tools were made exactly for that reason, but you see as I see the world wants to make everything else more difficult than needed 😉✌️. Thx again bro.

@tomgazebobob1503 2 жыл бұрын

The best by far.

@kensterknig177 3 жыл бұрын

Very good Video and I appreciate your motivation for making it ! I'm on Old Carpenter adn use the step-off method to calculate rafter/hip/valley/jack length and then check against Richters' fulll Length book. The square of chock-full of info IF you know how to read it! Young Apprentices today should know this ...

@naturalmystics-kd9vt 5 жыл бұрын

Please do a video on hip rafter and jack rafter you are the best teacher thank you

@raskel71 8 жыл бұрын

Great info, Thanks

@danielramirez8852 7 жыл бұрын

VERY NICE, THE BEST EXAMPLE

@smithsauer8150 6 жыл бұрын

awesome job man!

@jeremyfoster6942 8 ай бұрын

Step off is a good method over reasonably short rafter lengths, over longer lengths marking inaccuracies can start to stack up

@jcw7966 2 жыл бұрын

Great denotation! I was looking forward to seeing more videos on using the carpenter square, but was shocked this was 5 years ago with no new videos! Still holding hope you make some more!

@theonlinecarpenter3108 Жыл бұрын

More coming soon

@jrquidi2572 3 жыл бұрын

Good explanation... Thanks 😊

@jesseningiuk5738 3 жыл бұрын

Love this buddy

@danthechippie4439 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, great simple video. Any chance you could do a video on the scale stamped on the side of the framing square? I know they are relate to roofing but I’d love a simple way of understanding how they work! Cheers

@smithsauer8150 7 жыл бұрын

well done my friend!

@chadjordan1303 7 жыл бұрын

Great video hip and valley layouts would be great

@gmoney1181 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@yeqolotemariw 7 жыл бұрын

you are the best!!

@lfcguatem 6 жыл бұрын

incredible video I subscribe to right now

@imanyounessi2925 Жыл бұрын

very very nice video ....thanks a lot

@kopynd1 7 жыл бұрын

the most simple explanation on youtube, could you do a vid on a hip rafter

@kopynd1 7 жыл бұрын

the rafter square is so simple to use when explain by a pro

@paulyoull5472 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, great video on the step up method. Can you use the step up method for hip rafters / valley rafters?

@screamingchickenzentemple5431 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we agree that we need to learn and pass on lessons

@kellymadigan9796 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. That was a great video. I layed out rafters years ago and forgot many of the methods. I had a beam in the middle so half material thickness had to be cut off one end. Your video was a great review. I need to layout a single pitch rafter with 2 birds mouths. Would you mind explaining how the process would be different? Thanks Take Care Kelly

@caseymor1358 4 жыл бұрын

I only use the square. Love the old way.

@MTResilience 8 жыл бұрын

Great info. I was never really taught how to build stuff, but I'm trying to learn. How would I use this information to build a gambrel roof because that seems a lot more difficult.

@diversify210 4 жыл бұрын

Are 2x4's at 16OC rafters good enough for a 10x12 foot gable roof shed or do I need to use 2x6's? It will be a 5/12 pitch roof and the rafters will run across the 10 foot width of the building them to a 2x6 ridge board topped with an asphalt roof. With the over hang the rafters will be about 77 inches long. There is no snow where I live so the only live load Im worried about is my 220 pound body on top of the roof while installing the roof

@tamerhamdy3308 Жыл бұрын

wonderful

@joerizza2853 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark.

@handymanonsurfers 7 жыл бұрын

perfect explanation step by step and very clear thank you,just i did not get where you come up for 16" projection,loking forward to see more vodeo of you.

@trouts4444 5 жыл бұрын

The 16 was either from a building plan or just that he wanted 16 for some reason. It is not related to some calculation but he does show how to lay the 16 inches out.