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How to fasten pole rafters

Started by peter nap, February 12, 2009, 08:57:45 PM

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peter nap

For the life of me, I can't figure how to fasten the pole rafters to the ridge pole. Doesn't seem to be any way to peg them so I can't see where a tenon would work.

I know someone here has done it.

This is one at Bass Pro.


1938farmall

peter,  can you run the rafters over the top of the ridge?  if so, put them side by side and pin them to the ridge with 1/2" rebar.  al
aka oldnorskie

shinnlinger

Funny I just came from cleaning up the barn abit and stacked some boxes someone gave me of  3/8's and 1/2 inch lag bolts 10-12 inches long.  I bet they would work nicely for your setup if you cant get the rafters to "tounge and groove" each other in a saddle joint.
Shinnlinger
Woodshop teacher, pasture raised chicken farmer
34 horse kubota L-2850, Turner Band Mill, '84 F-600,
living in self-built/milled timberframe home

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