HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Can it be done? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Sure why not ? Manually in X12 or auto in X13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I would call those purlins or strapping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Chopsaw said: Sure why not ? Manually in X12 or auto in X13 Thanks Chop, X13 will do this auto? And perhaps that alludes to Michael's post labeling them purlins that can be auto framed in X13? I can get the lookouts sized and spaced to look OK then I guess I can turn off auto roof frame and manually place them. Was hoping for an auto method but perhaps X13?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alaskan_Son said: I would call those purlins You would, wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Alaskan_Son said: I would call those purlins Thanks Michael, I think X13 will auto frame these 'purlins'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, HumbleChief said: Thanks Michael, I think X13 will auto frame these 'purlins'? Maybe. I guess time will tell. I do seem to recall seeing something in one or more of their little sneak peeks though. In the meantime, there are several methods, but if you use trusses, you can simply make them all Reduced Gable trusses and then manually drag an automatically generated lolookout right over the top of all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, robdyck said: You would, wouldn't you? Would I though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, HumbleChief said: I can get the lookouts sized and spaced to look OK then I guess I can turn off auto roof frame and manually place them. Yes just leave an air space for them to exist in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 I would call it skip sheathing, something one would do on a barn that's gonna get wood shingles or shakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Alaskan_Son said: Maybe. I guess time will tell. I do seem to recall seeing something in one or more of their little sneak peeks though. In the meantime, there are several methods, but if you use trusses, you can simply make them all Reduced Gable trusses and then manually drag an automatically generated lolookout right over the top of all of them. Interesting as the current lookouts are let in to the rafters instead of riding over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, Alaskan_Son said: Would I though? You know you would! But I bet sometimes you'd slip up and call them strapping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, Chopsaw said: Yes just leave an air space for them to exist in. Gonna try that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, HumbleChief said: Interesting as the current lookouts are let in to the rafters instead of riding over them. Even easier. Don't use the reduced gable option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan_Son Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, robdyck said: You know you would! But I bet sometimes you'd slip up and call them strapping. Only when I'm hanging around someone using the word strapping. I actually forget that term in between uses. In fact, I remembered it right after I posted above and then went back and edited it to add the word strapping as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 @HumbleChief How do you like them strapples? Use a lookout, stretch it, reposition it, replicate it, reflect 'em all about the peak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, Alaskan_Son said: Only when I'm hanging around someone using the word strapping That's me. Takes me back to when I was just a troublesome wee lad... but that's a different story and waaay off topic. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, robdyck said: @HumbleChief How do you like them strapples? Use a lookout, stretch it, reposition it, replicate it, reflect 'em all about the peak. Tasty... Do you know of a way to get the lookouts to rest on top of the rafters auto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, HumbleChief said: Tasty... Do you know of a way to get the lookouts to rest on top of the rafters auto? Nope. But you might find something interesting in Chief's Recorded Webinars. Edited April 14, 2021 by robdyck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopsaw Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, HumbleChief said: Tasty... Do you know of a way to get the lookouts to rest on top of the rafters auto? I developed a special tool for that a while back if you want to flip me your email and I can send it. Or your file and I can put it on your roof so you can edit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 minute ago, robdyck said: X13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Just now, Chopsaw said: I developed a special tool for that a while back if you want to flip me your email and I can send it. Or your file and I can put it on your roof so you can edit. Message sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumbleChief Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, solver said: Video showing X13: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sPunIjEeTA NICE FIND - Thank you Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, robdyck said: Use a lookout, stretch it, reposition it, replicate it, reflect 'em all about the peak. I do this all of the time on "pole barn" type structures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Chopsaw said: I developed a special tool for that a while back if you want to flip me your email and I can send it. Is it battery powered or does it require an extension cord? Rent or purchase? Couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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