15
PARTS REQUIRED:
x 154
2" (5,1 cm)
x 14
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
x14
6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm)
GUSSET
x14
2 x 4 x 88-11/16" (5,1 x 10,2 x 225,2 cm)
DNB
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
DNB x2
DNB x2
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Glue where
gusset installs
Keep rafters firmly against
CLA
at both ends when securing gusset.
Flush at tip
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to assemble six (6) more rafters.
Flip rafters over and attach a second gusset using glue and (12) 2" nails. No need to use jig for this gusset.
4
3
2
Keep
DNB
firm against outside
CLA
's as shown
(Fig.A)
and push rafters tight to the middle.
Rafters should touch at tips
(Fig. A)
.
Apply glue to rafters where gusset will attach
(Fig. B)
.
Place gusset onto rafters holding a 1/4" gap from edge
(Fig. C)
.
Secure gusset using one 1-5/8" screw into each rafter.
HINT:
These screws will help hold the measurements when you nail on gussets.
Use ten 2" nails to finish securing the gusset to the rafters to pattern shown in
Fig. C
.
BEGIN
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1
Place two rafters
DNB
into the jig as shown.
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
Screw
144-3/4"
(367,6 cm)