Spline Joinery
When two plates or beams come together into the same plane on a post, there is often not enough thickness in the post for each plate to connect to it with a tenon. If you put a tenon on […]
Heavy Duty Right Angle Drills Review
A heavy-duty right angle drill is an important tool for professionals in many trades. The ability to drill holes in tight spaces quickly and safely is important for both professional
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Timber Frame Corner Joint with Spline and a Tenon
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.
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King Post with Steel All Thread
Jump to: Version 1, Interactive 3d Model, Version 2This 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 is one
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Hammer Beam to Hammer Post
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.
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The 5 Basic Timber Frame Trusses
The truss system is the basic building block of a timber frame home. It’s one of the most memorable features and one of the first images that comes to mind when someone thinks of a timber frame structure.When you’re planning
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Scissor Truss Joinery Detail
A scissor truss is a good choice if you have a vaulted ceiling and want to draw the eye up to enhance the volume of space. A scissor truss accents the ceiling by the use of sloping bottom chords that cross at mid-span.
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King Post Top Joinery
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).
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Timber Frame Layout Rules
There are four layout rules, or systems, in timber framing today. Within those, there are countless combinations in-between. These layout systems are used when you are laying out or marking the joinery on your timbers before cutting them. There are
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Offset Mortise and Tenon
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.
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How To Convert An Old Barn Into A Barndominium
If you want to combine the timelessness of a historic structure with the comforts of a modern home you might want to convert an old barn into a barndominium. Converting an old barn frame into a new residence or outbuilding
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Makita 9403 4”x 24” Belt Sander Review
When working with timber, the right heavy duty belt sander will become your best friend. Big sanding jobs take a strong and reliable belt sander but it can be difficult to find the right one for your project needs.
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