Big Foot SBFX BF 15 Amp 10-1/4-Inch Worm Drive Circular Saw Review
Today we will be taking a look at Big Foot Tools’ 10-1/4 inch Worm Drive Circular Saw. This is the same saw that popularized the Big Foot Tools brand. The heavy duty saw was designed with professional tradesmen in mind. They wanted a circular saw that could make cuts in one precise pass.
Tidbits – Supporting Structure: The Reciprocal Roof
The elegance of a reciprocal roof, where each rafter is supported by the previous, creating a beautiful, self-supporting structure, is undeniable. The challenge is in calculating the angle of the roof, and author Daniel Siepman addresses in clear and simple terms in his post, “Simple calculations on a reciprocal roof.”
Rocky Gap Cabin
The plans for the beautiful Rocky Gap Cabin encompass 4,081 square feet, which includes the 903 square feet of covered and uncovered deck space and entry porch. Interior heated and cooled space is just over 3000 square feet. This two-story …
Half Pegged Bladed Scarf Joint
The half pegged bladed scarf joint is a half-lap joint with the addition of the tongues or blades connecting one beam to the other. The blades add more surface area and create a strong, attractive joint.
18×24 Timber Frame with Purlins
This 18×24 pavilion with purlins has great architectural detailing. The struts and knee braces gently curve, creating a beautiful structure. The rafters and purlins of the steeply pitched 12 in 12 roof create their own rhythm – top them with simple meta…
10 Timber Frames That Will Make You Want to Raise a Frame
Our passion and goal at Timber Frame HQ is to share information and inspiration about these sustainable structures. Placing a wetting bush is the timber framing tradition when a frame is complete. Take a look at these bare frames, shared […]
Stop Splayed Scarf Joint
All scarf joints serve the same purpose – to enable you to span a length greater than the the size of your timbers. Any scarf joint effectively creates one long timber from two shorter ones.