Straining Beam
Every timber gets its name from where it is in the frame. This beam is between two posts. It holds them apart from the rafters pushing them in.It is called a “Straining Beam”. Here is an exploded view of one. […]
Post to Beam Joinery
Wedged Half Dovetail Tie Beam Tenon to Post Timber Frame Joint
Here is a see through view of a wedged half dovetail tie beam tenon and post joint.
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Wedged Half Dovetail Tie Beam Tenon to Post Detail
Tie Beam Tenon to Post – This is an exploded view of a half dovetail tie beam tenon and the post it connects to. The housing in the post is a diminished haunch.The wedge is usually made of hardwood.
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A Standard Tie beam to Post Tenon Detail
This is an exploded view of a standard tie beam to post tenon with housing in the post and two pegs.
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Post Top Tenon at End of Plate
This is an exploded view of a post top tenon when the post is at the end of the plate. The tenon is 2″ off the side of the post and 2″ thick. The tenon is cut back 2″ from
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Post Top Tenon in Middle of the Plate
Post Top Tenon in Middle of the Plate – This is an exploded view of the post’s top tenon where it meets the middle of the plate. As you can see, the tenon is only reduced to 1/2″ under the
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Timber Frame Mortise and Tenon Dimension Labels and Names
Mortise and Tenon Dimension Labels and Names There are three dimensions needed to make a mortise and tenon joint. However, the names of these three dimensions change depending on which part of the joint you are measuring.A: Tenon width and
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Timber Frame Spline Connection Detail with Two Knee Braces
Often, a spline is used in a timber frame to reduce the amount of wood that is taken from a post or beam; this particular connection detail has two knee braces flanking the spline.
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