Mark the Fascia Cut Line
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What happens here
The video begins with an introduction to cutting rafter tails using a speed square. The presenter refers to a previously cut bird's mouth on the rafter, which indicates a 4/12 roof pitch. To mark the fascia cut, he positions a speed square, aligning its 'common' scale with the 4-inch mark (representing the 4/12 pitch). He then slides the speed square along the rafter until it reaches the desired 6-inch rafter tail length, measured from the bird's mouth cut. Once in position, he uses a pencil to draw a straight, level line along the edge of the speed square.
Goal: Mark the vertical cut line for the fascia board at the end of the rafter tail
Tools and materials
- Pencil — Marking the cut lines on the wood
- Rafter — The piece of lumber being cut
- Speed Square — Marking angles and straight lines on the rafter
- Tape Measure — Verifying the desired 6-inch rafter tail length
- Vertical Support — Providing a stable base for the rafter and a reference point for measurements