how to make rafters for a shed
Instructions. Start by getting the measurements for the slope of the roof. This will be the length of the rafters. If the roof has a longer slope on one side of the shed, one of the rafters will be longer. Decide on the number of roof trusses you will need, then double the number to get the number of rafters you will need to build the trusses. Cut each rafter from a 2-by-4 piece of wood. Cut them to the length you need and add a plumb cut to the top ends. A plumb cut is a 45-degree angle cut. Cut out the portion of the truss known as the bottom cord. This section connects the two rafters at the bottom. They are also cut from 2-by-4 pieces of wood and are cut at a 45-degree angle at both ends. Create the gussets. The gussets are 1/2-inch thick pieces of plywood that will cover the three ends of the trusses.