Find any rafter angle with only a Speed Square and Chalk Line!!

In this video I show an easy way to find any roof pitch for an existing rafter.

[@curiouscat3384]

You are the answer to my dreams !!!!! I'm a 67 yr old female DIYer who barely passed Calculus 101 and have struggled with numerous renovation projects since then. You just saved me a ton of money if I had to hire a tradesman to rebuild my mudroom and exterior planter boxes! I hope your channel continues to grow exponentially :)

[@marval550]

Yesss! He’s a dream boat! I’m right there with ya sister! He’s a great mentor! It’s people like him that help empower us DIY gals! 😁

[@ThomasNappo]

Well done 😊..nice and simple..😊

[@EireFirst2024]

I was thought like this a LONG time ago & it's still the best method 🤝

[@brandonhinton6030]

How do you account for the birds moth cut because the angle will change slightly.

[@apatterson8128]

Great info, Chris. Easy tips to use. Thank you.

[@Cuyagua1765]

That was awesome and simple. Thank you!

[@brucebourget2nd286]

I just want to say thank you. I'm ready to put rafters on a place I've been building . Everything was whithout plans so I'm not able to use common rafter angles this helped me a lot saved me hours of watching anymore videoes. I was really stressing till this video.

[@johnkennett3265]

I was searching for this information for weeks. Years of typhoons, Earth Quakes, Monsoon cloudburst heavy rain, moisture wood rot means it is DIY replace Roof TIME! New King Rafter, all Vally rafters, but cutting the valley rafter ends for accuracy was confusing to my 80 year old brain. Now with my Chinese Speed square, short bubble level I am on my way to the attic. ,

[@LatinoGrande]

I must watched your video at least 16 times and I must say I'm a bit confuse, I see how you obtain the 9, that was easy. What I'm still trying to figure out is where the 12 come from? Somebody help me out please!

[@atkins316]

Thank you. You just clarified 3 books and schooling in 1 minute..lmao😂

[@MrMtyler1977]

Sheesh, so simple to explain. I looked for multiple videos to find this angle, and this was the best. Well done sir. Thank you.

[@delroyesprit5457]

Thank you so much for for your help and advice to help me to become a good carpenter

[@berempamuk123]

This is the practical knowledge young men need, keep up

[@SawdustandWood]

Thanks and you are correct!

[@DustyBender-o5f]

dont forget to say read the opposite side of the line where you were pointing to find the pitch so its not inaccurate.

[@barrybebenek8691]

Your tips are always priceless. Yet another one for my ‘books’. Thank you. 🇨🇦👍🏼

[@SawdustandWood]

Thank you sir!

[@elginlittle5680]

Hey man! Awesome video. I'm trying to repair a roof joist this was super helpful for the ridge board side but I noticed the side attached to the top plate ( sry if I got carpentry terms wrong I'm an electrician) is cut as well at an odd angle and I'm wondering do I just mirror the angle I cut for the Ridgeline? Cool video though. Short and to the point. Thank you

[@hankcornell524]

Dude NOBODY else made a video showing this, it was always some other setup or wack math thing, thank you very very much

[@apostasiaelegcho5612]

CH Hanson makes a speed square, which they call a "pivot square" for this entire purpose. No need of a plumb bob with there's.

[@JobGibson-ro8ev]

Thanks. Everyone else was telling me to find the square root of blah blah blah.

[@n0n4m3y3t]

went trough like 10 videos and all I was looking for was a method to accomplish this. great video thank you!!

[@haroldrohn3511]

What is the run & rise?

[@gbroni-ie6dc]

WOW! The simplest things I just didn't know. thank you.

[@notme9798]

TY

[@markleeks1116]

36.86°

[@themeat5053]

Right on, Chris. Hey, whatcha looking at?

[@tavashiostubbs8539]

Love it

[@josephrodrick6451]

Is the rafter sitting on the ridge board?

[@worldofwooks9342]

Wow Thank you! That is so helpful!!

[@chipshot4429]

Nice tip, love your channel!!!

[@charlesviner1565]

Thanks for the video. Like 👍

[@davivu]

Thank you for the video.

[@chrislo914]

Awesome video needed this 👍🏼

[@f1remandg]

Excellent and quick!

[@nathansheldonlance]

Thank you sir

[@georgelfc1]

hi could you just not draw a level line (vertical ) with a spirit level instead of hanging a chalk line and then drop the square on it ? it should pivot and give u the number when the square touches the pencel mark thanks

[@SawdustandWood]

Yes sir

[@georgelfc1]

thank you for the information

[@JF0913]

Awesome thanks

[@dheujsnrhfydhehehshshhdggsd]

Thank you!

[@noreltucker4567]

great style

[@andybracken7135]

1:21 how does that convert to degrees please. Really helpful videos thanks.

[@markleeks1116]

Trigonometry is so helpful. 9/12=0.75 Invert tan of 0.75= 36.86°

[@bell-amiboyd8094]

@@markleeks1116 I finally know how to use Invert tan now. Preciate this comment

[@user-bw5xf3yr3m]

Could you use a speed square and torpedo level???

[@mirahgirl01]

Technically yes as long as you know the starting point of the pivot point plumb is plumb! That's all the string like does is act like a plumb Bob to give you a true level! So as long as your level is good it would be effective!

[@spencerjones18]

The Rafter King!!!!

[@SawdustandWood]

My man

[@DanielColageo]

Thank you!

[@SawdustandWood]

You're welcome!

[@Brick_dont_hit_back]

F.. inches ....Centimeters and degree please 😮😅