Common Rafter Layout DIY! 

Paul's Toolbox is the greatest. If you are a carpenter's helper, watch these videos and you will be on your way to becoming a master carpenter.

Watching your informative videos is like getting a free course. They increase my confidence in trying construction projects. Thanks so much. Winning one of your giveaways would top it all off.

IMPORTANT ....on 618 to 728 I made a mistake on laying out my ridge board , I was pressed for time and a missed a step. My memory must be going south. I will be removing this video and revising it. I hold a 3/4" block against the ridge board or hold the tape 3/4" out. This will give you 15 1/4" for your first rafter spacing and 16" for all of the other ones. Thanks and very sorry for the inconvenience! Paul

Great to see how these things are done, Paul. Your videos are a revelation to me. If only I'd had them to watch years back, when I was building workshops and renovating offices. Thanks anyway - never too late for me to learn from a true professional.

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. You are so smart. I learn so much each time I watch a video.I complete projects because of your videos.

I appreciate the "matter of fact" manner you explain things. I watch all your videos, even the one that dont really relate to a project I working on. But I have learned so much from your vids...Thanks and I look forward to more of them.

Some real nice tricks in there, also great explanations of why. Most people do not get the why.

Thanks for all the time you put in to your videos -- they really help me out -- VERY GOOD INFO!

I recently stumbled upon your channel, and am now addicted haha. So much awesome information I had no idea about before. I hope you are able to keep the videos coming for years to come! Thank You Paul!

I 'll have to watch this one several times to get all your tips, thank you. (String line down the center of the ridge board) Thanks again for the excellent video.

you have got the best instructional videos....just love them....Thanks Paul

Thanks again for all these videos. I am learning quite a bit. I have a couple years to learn some more tricks before trying to add onto my house. Keep it up Paul!

Paul I really appreciate your knowledge you share. Great Job!

Paul, I am not commenting for the blue books... I have several as I too am a carpenter. I just want you to know Paul, you are doing for others what I wish other carpenters could have done for you and I when we broke out in construction. I am blessed to have had some good "OLD TIME FRAMERS" who taught me beginning 32 years ago. Although I have not worked construction in a few years due to multiple surgeries from oilfield accident, I do small things with my boys, who are all grown so that I can teach them some of what I was taught.So keep up your instruction videos, you are spot on.

Wow, Paul you are very educative on all things you do. I really enjoy watching your channel. I have learned a lot about the speed square. I always thought I would never learn what all the angle where on them. Thank you so much. I really enjoy watching your channel.

Thanks for all your tricks

great video, great tips, very informative. I'm building a shed and was going to make trusses but now I think I'm going to use regular rafters. Thanks, John

Perfect timing since I am starting to build a shed for my mower. Finished my fence which turned out great now on to shed.

I love watching your videos, very informative tutorials. Thank you and keep the videos coming.

Awesome, the story pole makes life a lot easier (as does a nail gun😜). Thank you again Paul for providing these great tips and tricks!

Saved your video, I'm going to build a large shed for mowers and yard tools thanks Paul I will need the help

Great video! I'll be building a lumber drying shed this summer and this will certainly help a bunch when I build the roof for it. Look forward to viewing more of your videos.

Thanks for sharing those tricks. You did an amazing job to make it easier to understand.

As always Paul, great tips and advice! Always helpful info! Thanks!!!

thanks for all the info, ive been watching your videos to lean bits and pieces. my first project is building my daughter a little play house out of wood and ill be using your videos as a guide to do just that. thanks again

Thank you for explaining this! I'm headed over now to view the video on using a speed square. I need all the help I can get :)

You seem like a good guy to work with. Roofing isn't my strong point, but I do similar work to you in the UK. Brilliant that you make these to share the knowledge. Thanks buddy

thanks Paul, I learn more with each video

Paul I really enjoy your straight forward and easy to understand approach in your videos, thank you and keep up the great videos. P.S. your video on how to hang a gat without sag was great and I have used your method ever since. Thanks Scott

Great video! Simple, precise and to the point. You are helping me a lot.

Excellent presentation.

Great videos. This is helping me on a covered deck project as I type this. I appreciate the information in each of the videos.

Thanks for another great video. I am planning a build within the next year and prior to that I plan to build a small scale version to aid in the learning curve.

Paul, I have recently found your channel and have learned quite a bit. I am a novice on woodworking and I think the speed square is a lot better than the regular framing square. keep the vids coming.

This was very informative and concise. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Paul! I'm going to be building a outbuilding this fall, this is very helpful.

Awesome video like always Sir. Your clear and easy description really helps to understand. Thank you.

Great info Paul, very useful & that mockup really helped to illustrate how to go about the process. I didn't even know that blue book existed, thanks for sharing!

This guy is really, really good. Really valuable lessons here!

Love watching all of your video's.

Awesome video! Great detailed description with every step! Very helpful!

Well explained video. Way back in the 60's we used to cut the rafters, for the fascias, after they were nailed in place and then we knew they were straight and we were not allowed to nail into end grain. Times change. thanks

Just made this a lot easier for me. Now I understand.

Very nice info Paul! I've learned furniture furniture making over time but I've never really learned true construction! Thanks for the info!!

Awesome video and tips. Such a help having just bought a new house

Thank you so much Mr. Ricalde very helpful very easy to comprehend.

very good instruction. I have already learned so much. thank you!

Great video! You always have good tips that help me out on the job. Thank you!

Thank you very much. I'm always learning something new or confirming things already known.

Another great tip video Paul!

Thank You for the video and I'm from Toronto ontario canada i love the way you explain thanks

Great videos. Will help me build the addition to my garage. Thx.

Thanks for the great tips in all your videos , they help me out a lot .

love the way you make it so easy for me

I do appreciate all of the information and tips, thanks

That blue book will help a lot, no more trigonometry equation, I need that bluebook!

Hey Paul, just discovered your videos. Easy to understand, great job!

Great tips. Thanks Paul..

With your video tutorias, I am gonna build a house. I think roofing is the hardest thing to do in building houses. I have learned a lot from you. Keep them coming.

Love your videos...thanks for sharing all your experience...your the best..👍😎👌

great job. always with very helpful informative videos. thanks

thanks for all the instruction and help! 👍

very informative, i will use your advice when i redo my garage.

Really good video, thanks for the tips.

hey Paul I've been following your channel for some time now love all your videos I haven't seen one yet that I haven't liked my father was a journeyman carpenter for 36 years so I grew up swinging a hammer and Building Things and it takes me back I hope to hear from you and maybe get one of those speed squares and booklets because I'm going to have to replace the roof on my parents house this season before winter comes and he's no longer able to do anything at all has dementia so I thought I'd do it for him this would be a great help I'll continue watching liking and sharing your videos with all my friends keep up the good work

Lot of good information, Thanks a lot.

thankyou for sharing the knowledge, has helped a bunch, cheers mate

can you let me know when the neighbor's house is up for sale...so you can be my neighbor???

Thanks Paul, I learned a few things---

Very informative thanks John

Grate info and would love to learn more

great work brother!

Great job Paul

thanks for the tips, very informative!

like the tips getting ready to make rafters soon

I like the video the editing and content is well thought out and I have picked up a lot of tips thanks foe taking your time to do this

Great video as usual Paul.

thanks for telling us about ridge joints.

great explanation!

I needed to see this, great info.

thanks for the info. worked great on putting a small roof on my chicken houses. thanks again, now aim going to try this on my larger chicken house.

Heey paul, I'm watching your video's now for a while and its verry interesting. keep posting video's so i can learn more things. greetz from holland.

good video enjoyed learning thanks

Always good stuff Paul. Thanks for another thoughtful video. Keep me in mind for a speed Sq. would love to win one and have a keeper from Paul's Toolbox.

great video 👍👍

Another great video! Thanks

Great vids. Keep it up!

I can use this info on an up coming project.Thanks

Picked up a couple of mice tips from this. As always, Paul can explain things and make understanding them in a very easy way.

great informational video!

Thank you that was very informative,I enjoy learning new things. You never know when you might need this kind of information. RJS

very good job!

Great information!

I think I am going to have to build a shed just to put this excellent instruction to good use ;-)

great tips man

thanks great explanation

Thank you for the information. Very informative.

Nicely done Thanks

great video

good tips!