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items: King Post to Tie Beam with All-thread and Bolts
items: Through Tenon With a Wedge
items: Mortise and Tenon With A Diminished Housing
items: Wedged Mortise and Tenon Joint
items: Timberlinx A095 – Post and Beam Connector
items: Timber Frame Corner Joint with Spline and a Tenon
items: King Post with Steel All Thread
items: Hammer Beam to Hammer Post
items: King Post Top Joinery
items: Offset Mortise and Tenon
items: Stop-Splayed Scarf Joint with Sallied Abutments
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King Post to Tie Beam with All-thread and Bolts
type: item
creator: cochran.brice
date: 2025-10-26T16:17:45Z
subject: Post and Beam Joints
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: All-Thread
subject: King Post
subject: Tie Beam
description: The king post truss is one of the most enduring forms in timber framing, having supported roofs for centuries. At its heart lies a critical connection: where the vertical king post meets the horizontal tie beam. Traditionally, this joint used […] The post King Post to Tie Beam with All-thread and Bolts appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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Through Tenon With a Wedge
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2025-05-21T20:50:00Z
subject: Post to Beam Joinery
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Mortise
subject: Tenon
subject: Wedge
description: The Dutch barn style through tenon is a traditional joinery technique designed to resist outward thrust—commonly found in anchor beams of Dutch-style barns that have shaped the New England landscape for centuries.This joint features a through tenon that passes entirely […] The post Through Tenon With a Wedge appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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Mortise and Tenon With A Diminished Housing
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2024-11-15T22:25:33Z
subject: 3d Isometric
subject: Floor Framing
subject: Post to Beam Joinery
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Beam
subject: Diminished
subject: Girt
subject: Housing
subject: Peg
subject: Post
description: The "1" diminished housing joint is a specific type of mortise and tenon joint used primarily in timber framing. It involves a tenon (the projecting piece of wood) that fits into a mortise (the cavity) cut into another timber. The […] The post Mortise and Tenon With A Diminished Housing appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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Wedged Mortise and Tenon Joint
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2024-08-18T13:22:00Z
subject: Post to Beam Joinery
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Mortise
subject: Tenon
subject: Wedge
description: The wedged mortise and tenon joint is a classic and enduring method in timber framing, known for its strength and durability. This joint consists of a tenon, or tongue, that fits snugly into a corresponding mortise, or cavity, cut into […] The post Wedged Mortise and Tenon Joint appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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Timberlinx A095 – Post and Beam Connector
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2024-07-19T19:52:00Z
subject: Post to Beam Joinery
subject: Steel to Wood Connections
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Mortise
subject: Tenon
subject: Timber Linx
description: In this joinery detail we join a post to a beam with a Timberlinx A095 Connector. There is a stub tenon to act as a locator and to ensure you cannot see through the beam and post after the timber […] The post Timberlinx A095 – Post and Beam Connector appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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Timber Frame Corner Joint with Spline and a Tenon
type: item
creator: Matthew Stevens
date: 2022-10-04T12:39:10Z
subject: Post and Beam Joints
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Corner
subject: Corner Joint
description: One of many tricks of the timber framer's trade, the timber frame corner joint with spline and a tenon is an great solution to the problem of several timbers coming together at one point. The post Timber Frame Corner Joint with Spline and a Tenon appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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King Post with Steel All Thread
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2022-09-21T19:55:00Z
subject: Roof Joinery
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Beam
subject: King Post
subject: Rafter
description: Jump to: Version 1, Interactive 3d Model, Version 2 This king post with steel all thread uses a bit of hidden modern technology to strengthen the joinery and avoid taking too much “meat” from the timbers. A king post truss […] The post King Post with Steel All Thread appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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Hammer Beam to Hammer Post
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2022-07-08T16:56:17Z
subject: Post to Beam Joinery
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Beam
subject: Hammer Beam
subject: Hammer Post
subject: Mortise
subject: Post
subject: Tenon
description: The hammer beam truss is more complex than the other types of trusses, but it allows for larger spans with shorter pieces of timber. Here we will take a look at the joinery of the hammer beam to hammer post in particular. The post Hammer Beam to Hammer Post appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
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King Post Top Joinery
type: item
creator: Matthew Stevens
date: 2022-05-23T21:35:55Z
subject: Post to Beam Joinery
subject: Roof Joinery
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: King Post
subject: Mortise
subject: Post
subject: Rafter
description: The king post truss is one of the most common truss forms used in timber framing. Some, but not all king post trusses utilize struts (diagonal beams coming from the bottom chord). The post King Post Top Joinery appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
encoded: <img decoding="async" class="tve_image wp-image-48752 tve_evt_manager_listen tve_et_click tcb-moved-image" alt="" data-id="48752" width="597" data-init-width="742" height="487" data-init-height="605" title="16x24 King Post Plan Interactive 3d Model_4 (1)" loading="lazy" src="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/16x24-King-Post-Plan-Interactive-3d-Model_4-1.jpg" data-link-wrap="true" data-width="597" data-height="487" data-tcb-events="__TCB_EVENT_[{"t":"click","a":"thrive_zoom","config":{"id":"48752","size":"full"}}]_TNEVE_BCT__" style="" data-css="tve-u-180dc62bfe1" srcset="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/16x24-King-Post-Plan-Interactive-3d-Model_4-1.jpg 742w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/16x24-King-Post-Plan-Interactive-3d-Model_4-1-600x489.jpg 600w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/16x24-King-Post-Plan-Interactive-3d-Model_4-1-300x245.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px" /> The king post truss is one of the most common truss forms used in timber framing. Some, but not all king post trusses utilize struts (diagonal beams coming from the bottom chord). In this detail we take a close look at king post top joinery- and one way to treat the junction of king post, top chord and ridge, which would occur whether or not struts are incorporated. In order to securely join the top chords (the upper diagonal part of the truss) to the king post (the vertical beam), there is a bit of shaping to all the members. The top chords are cut in a fashion similar to a birds mouth of a rafter sitting on a plate. The diagonal edges of the chords set into matching recesses cut into the king post. To connect the king post to the horizontal ridge, a full-depth tenon is cut into the post, and it nestles into a matching mortise cut into the ridge beam. The top chords are further secured to the king post with structural screws, and the king post and ridge are bonded with hardwood pegs to create a …

Offset Mortise and Tenon
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2022-04-21T20:08:20Z
subject: Post to Beam Joinery
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Beam
subject: Mortise
subject: Post
subject: Tenon
description: When you have two beams connecting into one post at the same height, you need to get creative in cutting the joints. The goal here is to make a secure connection without taking too much meat and strength out of the post. In this detail we show you how to accomplish that with an Offset Mortise and Tenon. The post Offset Mortise and Tenon appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
encoded: <img decoding="async" class="tve_image wp-image-48300 tve_evt_manager_listen tve_et_click" alt="Offset Mortise and Tenon Joinery" data-id="48300" width="597" data-init-width="911" height="610" data-init-height="931" title="Offset Mortise and Tenon Joinery" loading="lazy" src="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Offset-Mortise-and-Tenon-Joinery.jpg" data-link-wrap="true" data-width="597" data-height="610" data-tcb-events="__TCB_EVENT_[{"t":"click","a":"thrive_zoom","config":{"id":"48300","size":"full"}}]_TNEVE_BCT__" srcset="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Offset-Mortise-and-Tenon-Joinery.jpg 911w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Offset-Mortise-and-Tenon-Joinery-600x613.jpg 600w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Offset-Mortise-and-Tenon-Joinery-294x300.jpg 294w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Offset-Mortise-and-Tenon-Joinery-768x785.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px" /> When you have two beams connecting into one post at the same height, you need to get creative in cutting the joints. The goal here is to make a secure connection without taking too much meat and strength out of the post. In this detail we show you how to accomplish that with an Offset Mortise and Tenon. We have shown you in the past how to secure two beams to a post with Spline Joinery, where a piece of hardwood is inserted into the post and into grooves cut into the beams. And that is one solution. With an offset mortise and tenon as is shown here, the post has two mortises cut into it. Each one is set towards the side of the post so that they bypass each other, and neither one goes all the way through the post. This leaves plenty of "meat" in the remaining post. The beams have tenons that are offset to the same dimensions as the mortises, making for a nice snug connection when all is assembled and secured with hardwood pegs. Another cool thing about this joint is that it allows t…

Stop-Splayed Scarf Joint with Sallied Abutments
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2021-08-17T13:50:24Z
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Scarf Joint
description: The stop-splayed scarf joint with sallied abutments is a fun little twist on the standard stop-splayed scarf joint. In this case, the stops are sallied, or angled. The post Stop-Splayed Scarf Joint with Sallied Abutments appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
encoded: The stop-splayed scarf joint with sallied abutments is a fun little twist on the standard stop-splayed scarf joint. In this case, the stops are sallied or angled. This gives the joint’s stop faces additional strength without having to resort to complex cutting, such as in bladed joints. As with other timber frame joints, this one is further secured, usually with hardwood pegs, structural screws, or bolted. Special thanks to Michael Cuba for helping with the historical naming of this scarf joint. <img decoding="async" width="960" height="905" src="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-3.jpg" alt="Stop-Splayed Scarf Joint with Sallied Abutments Solid" class="wp-image-31088" srcset="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-3.jpg 960w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-3-600x566.jpg 600w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-3-300x283.jpg 300w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-3-768x724.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /> <img decoding="async" width="960" height="905" src="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-4.jpg" alt="Stop-Splayed Scarf Joint with Sallied Abutments X-Ray" class="wp-image-31089" srcset="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-4.jpg 960w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-4-600x566.jpg 600w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-4-300x283.jpg 300w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Stop-Splay-Scarf-Joint-with-Sallied-Abutments-4-768x724.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 960…

Post-Top Detail
type: item
creator: Brice Cochran
date: 2021-05-14T12:57:08Z
subject: Timber Frame Joints
subject: Mortise
subject: Pegs
subject: Screws
subject: Tenon
description: This example illustrates a very common assembly in timber framing. That is when a post connects to a tie beam (a horizontal beam, perpendicular to the ridge, that resists the spreading force of the roof onto the walls) or a plate. The post Post-Top Detail appeared first on Timber Frame HQ.
encoded: <img decoding="async" class="tve_image wp-image-44089 tve_evt_manager_listen tve_et_click" alt="" data-id="44089" width="597" data-init-width="650" height="516" data-init-height="562" title="Post Top Backcut 1" loading="lazy" src="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Post-Top-Backcut-1.png" data-width="597" data-height="516" data-link-wrap="true" data-tcb-events="__TCB_EVENT_[{"t":"click","a":"thrive_zoom","config":{"id":"44089","size":"full"}}]_TNEVE_BCT__" srcset="https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Post-Top-Backcut-1.png 650w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Post-Top-Backcut-1-600x519.png 600w, https://timberframehq.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Post-Top-Backcut-1-300x259.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px" /> This example illustrates a very common assembly in timber framing. That is when a post connects to a tie beam (a horizontal beam, perpendicular to the ridge, that resists the spreading force of the roof onto the walls) or a plate (the horizontal beam parallel with the ridge that ties the tops of the bents together). Cases such as this occur at the outside of the frame. The horizontal element ends at the outside of the post. As in every other case in traditional timber framing, a mortise and tenon joint unites the two timbers. The end of the post is reduced in section to form the tenon (sometimes called a tongue). This is inserted into the cavity in the face of the beam or plate. This cavity is called the mortise. Hardwood pegs are inserted into holes drilled into both the mortise and the tenon. These pegs hold the joint firmly in place. In this example, since the joint is very close to the end of the horizontal timber, there could be a tendency for the wood to split. So a structural screw is inserted to resist that splitting, and is concealed with a plug that looks very similar to the hardwood pegs. <img decoding="async" class="tve_image wp-image-44093" alt="" data-id="44093" width="…