Assembly Manual

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PARTS REQUIRED:
x 168
2" (5,1 cm)
x 16
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
You will build 8 rafters - Six with 2 gussets and Two with only 1 gusset.
x14
6 x 24" (15,2 x 61 cm)
OSB OR WOOD GRAIN
x16
2 x 4 x 63-7/8" (5,1 x 10,2 x 162,2 cm)
ASA
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
1/4" (1,9 cm)
GAP
ASA x2
ASA x2
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Glue where
gusset installs
Keep rafters  rmly against CPA at both ends when securing gusset.
You have  nished assembling your rafters.
Repeat Steps 1 - 2 to assemble fi v e more rafters with 2 gussets.
Repeat Step 1 to assemble two more rafters with only
1 gusset.
Remove CPA's from  oor.
Flip rafters over and attach a second gusset using glue and (12) 2" nails. No need to use jig for this gusset.
3
4
2
Keep ASA  rm against outside CPA's as shown (Fig.A) and push rafters tight to the middle CPA. Rafters should
touch at tips (Fig. A).
Apply glue to rafters where gusset will attach (Fig. B).
Place gusset onto ASA holding a 1/4" gap from edge (Fig. C) and keeping rafters  rm as instructed. Secure
gusset using one 1-5/8" screw into each rafter. HINT: These screws will help hold the measurements when you
nail on gussets.
Use ten 2" nails to  nish securing the gusset to the rafters to pattern shown in Fig. C.
BEGIN
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1
Place two rafters ASA into the jig as shown.
FINISH
1-5/8" (4,1 cm)
Screw
96-3/4"
(245,7 cm)