Cut Rafters Like a Pro with This Efficient Method | Firewood Shed Build Pt. 7

Welcome to Part 7 of the Firewood Shed Build Series here on So Basically Homesteading!

In this episode, it's all about processing lumber — I spend a long day planing, routing, and cutting the roof rafters for the shed. With a stack of rough boards in front of me, you’ll see what it really takes to turn raw lumber into precise, usable framing material for a backyard project like this.

🪵 Of course, no episode would be complete without a little chaos. Ivy (my younger Aussie) makes a longer appearance this time — and true to form, she gets a little... thievish. I also manage to mess up some of my cuts, but I show how I fix them, talk through the missteps, and get back on track.

🧰 By the end, all the roof rafters are done, and we’re one big step closer to finishing the shed.

Whether you're here for DIY building, woodworking mistakes, dog shenanigans, or just want to see a firewood shed take shape week by week — you’re in the right place.

00:00 (Lack of Sleep Intro.)
00:32 (Planing the Rafter Boards)
06:46 (End of Day 1 Outro.)
07:50 (Day 2 Intro.)
09:09 (Making Jigs to Cut the Rafters)
13:05 (Routing the Rafters)
14:14 (Ivy the Sock Thief)
15:13 (Test Fitting the Rafters)
16:26 (I Messed Up! The Rafters are not Equal)
17:40 (Back to Cutting Rafters)
18:11 (Back to Routing Rafters)
19:01 (Using 1 Rafter as a Template)
20:23 (Cutting Center Support)
21:02 (Goodbies)

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