F4 V plates connect to roof

V plates connect to roof members so they depend on roof pitch

The VT4 plate is useful for connecting truss bottom chords to top chords where the bottom chord hangs from the top chord (as in collar ties/tie beams)

The F8 has with 8" wide spokes along the tie beam and 6" wide spokes on the king post and struts

no haggling

3/4" tie rods are the lightest-weight tie rods we recommend for most structural purposes

F4 V plates connect to roofThe F4 is a 5 spoke "fan plate". Fan plates are used to connect the bottom tie beam of a truss to two struts and a king post. The F4 has 4" wide spokes along the tie beam and 3" wide spokes on the king post and struts. Struts radiate out at 45 angles. 3 16" steel is a good choice for purely decorative plates. 1 4" is better for applications that need structural support.