Would you happen to have 24-inch centers? I'd use Simpson Strong-Ties
truss braces instead of notching and purlins.
http://www.strongtie.com/ftp/catalogs/c-hw05-r/C-HW05-R-07.pdf Much
simpler, faster and stronger. Cheap too. You can get them in bulk for
about $1.70 each.
Jon
Obaa wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have a set of 2x6 rafters (25) that I need to notch for some 2x2 purlins.
>There are 6 purlins per rafter, so a lot of notching....
> The only way I'm aware of to make these notches is to saw a number of closely
>spaced slots, then knock out the "fingers", and use a chisel to clean up the
>groove.
> Is there a better way to do this, given the number of notches required? I
>have just basic hand and power tools (circ saw, jigsaw, router); no table saw
>or anything else like that. Any ideas appreciated!
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