How To Use A Framing Square To Build A Roof

In today's video you will learn how to use a framing square to build a roof. There are at least four different methods for calculating rafter lengths for a roof, and in this video we are throwing the calculator away and using only a framing square to find our rafter lengths. Ready to take your woodworking and carpentry skills to the next level? Join our beginner-friendly community of passionate makers, builders, and creators—start your journey today: https://bit.ly/41ouySk. Rafter Playlist: bit.ly/3cRqTmd Amazon Affiliate Links to Tools I Like and Use (THANK YOU for supporting THA!) IN TODAY'S VIDEO: Best framing jigs ever: https://amzn.to/3IjaVzg Framing Square: https://amzn.to/3djLUpd Construction Master Pro Calculator: https://amzn.to/3lwKCfi Saw Horses: https://amzn.to/3DleSzD Circular saw: https://amzn.to/3GdBML9 STARBOND CA GLUES: Get 10% OFF your order when you use the discount code THA10 at checkout. https://bit.ly/3h0wWUz TREND TOOLS: https://amzn.to/3omnSQM HAND TOOLS: Best Straight Edge Guide: https://amzn.to/3omQdX6 Combination Square: https://amzn.to/2X79Cgb Speed Square: https://amzn.to/31fv02z Estwing Hammer: https://amzn.to/2VVnHMr Chisel Set: https://amzn.to/2BjHH1H Pry Bar Scraper (better than mine): https://amzn.to/2oGhKXu Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/32gdEUt 15-Inch Utility Pry Bar: https://amzn.to/2IPlHQs Level Set: https://amzn.to/33C56rD POWER TOOLS: Makita 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3GdBML9 Drill Combo Set: https://amzn.to/3lzu32c Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/2AGpGua 5" Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/3DASm6d Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/2Pvto2C Small Router: https://amzn.to/2nEjDUe Plunge Router: https://amzn.to/3rvxXNo ---------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:20 Solve for Total Run 1:08 Solve for Rafter Length 3:50 Layout & Cut Rafters 5:18 Solve for Hip/Valley Rafter Length 6:58 Outro Follow me on: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/traininghandsacademy/ FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/traininghandsacademy/ 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.