Cedar Shake Hip Roof

[Ray Dunn]

I'm building a screen house for my wife (14' x 14') and have put up a hip roof. My question is what is the best way to cut and make the shakes for the hips? I have the roof framed with a box 15" square at the top onto which a cupola will be mounted. All of the shakes are attached except the hips. Any great methods for size and cutting the hip shakes would be appreciated. I have plenty of tools. Miter saws, table saw jointer, planes, etc. Thanks, Ray

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[Tom]

Ray wrote:>Any great methods for size and cutting the hip shakes would be

Great methods? Nah, just take a circular saw to them. Tom Work at your leisure!

[Slowhand]

Where ever you get your shakes should also carry both ridge and hip shakes as well. Otherwise, use your imagination and make sure to staple them with stainless staples. SH