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Hip Rafter

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  • 26-04-2009 5:30pm
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    fig mclough
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    Just wondering on the best way to join a hip rafter I know you use a scarf joint but not to sure how it's formed any advice or pictures wud be helpful thamks in advance.


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    cork1
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    €try this method in my picture. just put a screw at each of the ex's and rub a bit of glue on the joint


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    cork1
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    sorry my pictures wont seem to upload ill try on another computer tomorrow


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    fig mclough
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    cheers


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    cork1
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    http://chestofbooks.com/home-improvement/woodworking/Woodwork-Joints/The-Scarf-Joint.html

    hear you go 3rd diagram down this is used on ridge boards and hip rafters.


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    jack of all
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    You could use a simple scarf joint and glue a strip of ply either face of the joint, finishing off with a few of bolts passing through the lot. Polyurethane glue would be a good choice as it's strong and creep is eliminated. There's a bit of work in this method but it's strong.


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