MR4WD
ArboristSite Guru
Exactly like it reads: what's the best way to cut the top of a wood beam to taper for a roof pitch? As opposed to birdsmouthing?
What is the size of the beams?
Cutting the birds-mouth would probably be your best bet. As stated earlier, it transfers the load much better plus it will help hold your wall strait without as much frogging around. I like to figure the first rafter, and then use it as a template for making the rest. I think it would make a better structure IMO to use the birds-mouth.
Perhaps you're right. What's the best way to mass produce birdsmouths then? measure, cut repeat? I found a neat little site for you to figure out your cut angles and depths, it's just that I'm not looking forward to making ~20 identical cuts.
Thanks for the mini-mill idea kicker, I'll save that one for next time. Should have just done that first.
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