:45 – Scoring the Lines 1:07 – Cutting of the ends 1:39 – Transferring the tenon lines down the end of the timber 2:07 – Making the drop cuts down the face of the timber 2:43 – Cutting the shoulders […]
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You’re intrigued with this massive, striking construction method and seriously considering a timber frame home in your future. However, talking intelligently about the subject and using the proper terminology is a little like learning a new language. The words may
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In this episode, we talk with Jack Dickinson of Texas Timber Frames about their operation, a special project that they produced this past year and his new podcast called The Timber Frame Podcast. This show was also aired on his podcast since
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When builders and architects say “timber frame” what they mean is that the structure of an entire building or maybe just a portion of it is supported primarily by large wooden timbers that are joined with pegs or by other types
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In this episode we talk with Will Beemer from the Heartwood School about the different timber species that one can choose for their timber frame projects as well as the pros and cons of each one in a lightning round event.
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Are you ready to transform some of your outdoor patio or garden into a more intimate living space? Are you ready to enjoy family dinners in the summer or barbecues with relatives and friends? Take a look at this 12×12 timber frame pergola
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Whew! What a whirl wind of activities and emotions over the past few days. Once again, I am sitting in the airport reflecting on the past 3 days of the 2012 Eastern Timber Framer’s Guild Conference just outside Washington, DC in Leesburg,
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Here is an exploded view of a pair of purlin joints where they meet the rafter. An experienced timber framing engineer should review each frame design for the exact design of this joint.Loads, spans, type of wood, and possibly other factors
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Here is an exploded view of a bird’s mouth rafter foot where it meets the plate. A typical timber frame joint where a rafter meets a plate is called a bird’s mouth, and this is a tremendous isometric rendering of
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This 12×12 timber frame plan is extremely versatile because it can be used to build a porch, shed, or pergola over a hot tub. It is a simple timber frame to cut and raise by hand. However, it will still
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