I prep each rafter by squaring one end of the board. Rough-sawn and pressure-treated material usually isn't completely square, or it can be rough-cut on the ends. I do this either with a miter saw or ...

DEAR TIM: I’m now retired and starting to attack a huge list of projects. One of them is building a simple shed, and I have no clue how to cut and create a simple roof rafter. I know it can’t be that ...

Milwaukee Tool just announced its first line of MEP focused framing and rafter squares. Crafted with common user frustrations in mind, the squares include features unique to the industry such as ...

Always select the correct blade for the material and remove the battery before changing blades to ensure safety. Use a rafter square to mark and guide cuts, which improves accuracy and helps make ...