[Shop-talk] Notching rafters for purlins?

[Rush]

Would you happen to have 24-inch centers? I'd use Simpson Strong-Ties 
truss braces instead of notching and purlins. 
http://www.strongtie.com/ftp/catalogs/c-hw05-r/C-HW05-R-07.pdf Much 
simpler, faster and stronger. Cheap too. You can get them in bulk for 
about $1.70 each.

Jon

Obaa wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have a set of 2x6 rafters (25) that I need to notch for some 2x2 purlins.  There are 6 purlins per rafter, so a lot of notching....
> The only way I'm aware of to make these notches is to saw a number of closely spaced slots, then knock out the "fingers", and use a chisel to clean up the groove.
> Is there a better way to do this, given the number of notches required?  I have just basic hand and power tools (circ saw, jigsaw, router); no table saw or anything else like that.  Any ideas appreciated!