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Print Template at 100% Printer Scale - Fold Over Rafter - Mark or Cut Through Paper Template.

Rafter Angle Rafter Thick Birdsmouth Seat

Enter actual rafter angle (hip angle is less than common) and birds-mouth seat cut length and hit 'Calculate' to draw a full scale printable template. Angle Birdsmouth

Common rafter birds mouth full scale cutting template


It can be difficult to visualize rafter plumb and side cut angles and how the rafters all fit together.

To make it easier, before you start to measure, mark and cut, print these templates, fold over some scrap wood (same size as rafters) and cut through the paper to form the correct plumb and side cuts.

You can now see how each piece fits together, and use the test piece to set your compound miter saw.

If you use the Template buttons on the Hip Roof Framing Calculator pages, these rafter templates will open with the correct dimensions from the current calculation.

Ensure your printer scale is set to 100%. (Not 'Shrink To Fit')
Select 'Print Preview' where possible, and decrease printer page margins to better fit larger templates on a single page.
Set Page Orientation to 'Landscape' to better fit image on page. More Print to Scale Help