This section is from the book "Woodwork Joints", by William Fairham. Also available from Amazon: Woodwork joints.
Fig. 356 shows an everyday joint, as used at the juncture of the principal rafter and the tie-beam in roof truss work. A sketch of piece A is shown separated, and it should be noted that the depth of the cut portion B should not be more than one-fourth of the total width of the tie-beam.
Fig. 356. - Rafter and Tie Beam Joint.
 
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