Basic Rafter CutsThe same three basic rafter cuts are used on common, jack, valley, and hip rafters.  Custom Search Common RaftersThe only cuts used on a common rafter are the plumb and level.
Valley and Hip RaftersHip and valley rafters are laid out and cut in the same manner. They both have a single or double beveled plumb cut where they meet the ridge board and a bird's mouth where they sit on the inside or outside wall corners.
Jack RaftersHip jack rafters have a bird's mouth, tail, and beveled plumb cut where they meet the hip rafter. Valley jack rafters have a square top plumb cut for the ridge board and a bottom beveled plumb cut for where they meet the valley rafter. Cripple jack rafters have a top and bottom beveled plumb cut for where they meet the hip and valley rafters.
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