Q: I want to build a simple shed. How do I cut a roof rafter? A: To cut a roof rafter, you’ll need a framing square, tape measure, pencil and saw. It will also help if you recall basic geometry. A ...

I’ve got one last project before winter sets in. I want to build a small shed, but I’m not sure how to frame the standard gable roof. I can handle placing the framing square to make the plumb and heel ...

Q. My dad passed away, and I was cleaning his toolroom out. One of the strange tools I saved was a large L-shaped piece of flat metal that has ruler markings on it all over the place. I've been told ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The Speed Square was designed in 1925 as an aid to carpenters framing homes, and ...

For construction purposes, in lieu of a framing square tool to make a corner square, use your tape measure and a bit of geometry to achieve a perfectly square corner every time. In a classic example ...