[Shop-talk] Notching rafters for purlins?

[George P Dausch IV]

Please Note:  I have never tried this!!!!!
That being said, I would see if I couldn't buy a DADO blade and put it on
a circular saw.  Adjust it to a controllable width and the cuts would be
quick.
Just my thought.
GPD4
 
On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 13:12:31 -0700 (PDT) Obaa <obaa996 at yahoo.com> writes:
> 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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