Step 1
Arrange the truss members on the ground. Measure plywood for the truss plates with the 16- foot steel tape and cut them out with the circular saw. The dimension of the plates depend on the size of the truss, but usually consist of 4 12-inch by 12-inch square plates for the top, bottom and sides and rectangular 12-inch by 4-inch or 6-inch plates depending on building materials used.
Step 2
Lay the plywood truss plates at the connection of each truss. Arrange the truss plates to cover as much of each connecting member as possible.
Step 3
Hammer the truss plates into place with five 6 d nails on each connecting member.
Step 4
Repeat the procedure for all connections on one side of the truss.
Step 5
Flip the truss over and repeat Steps 1 to 3.