Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info. I checked page 96, and Sobon's description helps out.
Now if I may, I'd like to ask further. What about scarfing a structural ridge? King post truss, pitch is 30 degrees, span is 22ft, common rafters are to rest on top of the ridge. I think I can get away with interupting the plates at the posts and omit the scarf at that location.
Geez. I really have to get on the computer drafting bandwagon. Does anyone here still user a big ole' klunker drafting board?
Thanks again,
Brock