Header Banner
WonderHowTo Logo
WonderHowTo
Tools & Equipment
wonderhowto.mark.png
Gadget Hacks Next Reality Food Hacks Null Byte The Secret Yumiverse Invisiverse Macgyverisms Mind Hacks Mad Science Lock Picking Driverless

How to Use an adjustable hip square to frame a residential hip roof

Caliper measuring a curved surface outdoors.

If you're not a carpenter, you may be completely overwhelmed by the information in this video. They have a tough job. Just like electricians, there's a lot of math involved in carpentry, and one of the calculations laborers struggle with is constructing a hip roof. If you're not sure what a hip roof is, you should just stop right here… don't go any further…

"For decades now, construction manuals and online sites have told people to layout a hip roof starting with the common rafters and the level ridge members first. Then fill in the hip and valley rafters by measuring from the wall plates to the ridge. THIS IS WRONG! "

Well, this video will show you how you can properly measure and calculate everything involved with hip roofs, and it all uses a handy dandy new tool called an adjustable hip square. Learn about it, how to use it, and how to get that hip roof finished!

Apple's iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 updates are packed with new features, and you can try them before almost everyone else. First, check Gadget Hacks' list of supported iPhone and iPad models, then follow the step-by-step guide to install the iOS/iPadOS 26 beta — no paid developer account required.

Related Articles

Comments

No Comments Exist

Be the first, drop a comment!