Cutting a 1/4" in 12" birdsmouth
Probably not really necessary given how shallow it is, but I had fun hand chiseling a very slight birdsmouth for some shed rafters. After some practice (and sharpening), I could get most of the material in one cut. Demos I saw all used a circular saw, so thought I'd share something different.
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Nice! I personally really enjoy using hand tools when I can. Not needing hearing protection and dust collection is pretty underrated lol
No that really wasn't necessary but it is so much fun doing it right and even more so with hand tools.
I had to Google birdsmouth. For the German speaking carpenters: kerve
So that's a nearly flat roof?
Nearly flat yes, 3" over 9'.
Interesting choice.
It's for a green roof. Just enough slant to drain standing water but mostly flat for dirt/plants to stay on. Or that's the intent.