Introduction to Rafter Square

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Finding roof pitch with a rafter square

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The video begins with the presenter acknowledging prior discussions about using a framing square for roof pitch measurement and introduces a rafter square (also known as a speed square) as an alternative tool for this task. He holds up the rafter square, which has a built-in level and various scales, preparing to demonstrate its use.

Goal: Understand the tool and its application for roof pitch measurement

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Rafter Square Big C'ombs — Demonstrating roof pitch measurement and as the primary measuring tool

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Last time I showed how to find a roof pitch with a framing square, and you all said just use a rafter square. Fair enough. Let's use a rafter square. Hook it on your roof like that. Bring this up until the bubble reads level. Read your common scale. Identify that's a four. This is a 4/12 pitch. Anyways, I got stuff to do. I'll catch you guys later. Peace.

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