Festool has earned a steadfast reputation for precision, German-engineered woodworking tools. The brand name is nearing the century mark and the Festool HL 850 E Power Planer only adds to its innovative excellence. The Festool HL 850 features a single […]
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We asked members of the Timber Framers Guild to tell us their greatest memory, take-away or benefit from being a member. We received some wonderful responses, and here they are. If you are deciding whether to join the Guild, take
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In this detail, we examine one way of approaching the lower strut to king post connection. In a king post truss, there are a couple of ways to attach the lower strut to the king post or lower assembly area.
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When choosing a circular saw, the most important thing is its ability to get the job done. Timber Framers often have a very different set of needs than other professionals. Most DIY folks can complete a task at their own
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Lighting a timber frame house is a bit more challenging than lighting an ordinary one. In the interiors of a timber frame, you can actually see the timber beams and posts on the ceilings and walls. These are exposed on
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As beautifully crafted as some mallets are, at the end of the day, they’re a blunt instrument. Although designed to hit chisels and other tools, mallets are not without their own set of attributes. The best mallet for timber framing is
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This bladed scarf joint uses pegs to secure the two timbers together. Commonly utilized for either a sill plate or roof plate, if you add some all-thread steel rods or structural screws, it could be used in areas with light
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If you have ever been to Europe, most likely, you also visited a hundreds of years old castle dating back to the Middle Ages. All those turrets and high walls took your breath away and, duly impressed, you retired for
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Of all the tools in your arsenal, the heavy duty plunge router probably is the most versatile. There are few jobs that you cannot accomplish with a good router and every workshop, job site and every timber framer should have
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Timber framing and shipbuilding are crafts that enjoy centuries of rich history, and one common thread has been good chisels. The precision work accomplished by the craftsmen in these trades passes the test of time. It seems only fitting that
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When designing a frame it is a general rule to try and not have too many timbers collide at one point. This is not always achievable. In this example we address one of the most common instances, when we need to
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Making a construction schedule for your construction project takes time. However, I think you’ll find that you will reap the rewards in both time and money in the long run, by taking some time and making an accurate schedule. We
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