A good power hand planer is a must in any timber frame shop. Even if you prefer your timber in the rough, a power planer can smooth out the area for your joinery faster than any other tool.
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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
If you want to incorporate the beauty and strength of timber frame into your stick-built project, these 24′ clear span king post truss plans might just fit the bill! You will add a lot of charm and character to any space with these king posts with through tenons.
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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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This 16×24 shed roof with loft plan is an extremely versatile design! This frame would make a great farm structure to store tall equipment and have double-stacked storage next to it. Or this could make a great camping cabin with plenty of living space and the loft for sleeping!
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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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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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This lovely 18×12 timber frame pavilion plan is a perfect size to fit in practically any landscape, yet large enough for so many purposes. You could create a dining pavilion, great workshop or sweet backyard retreat.
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This 24×46 shed roof house will shelter you and your family in contemporary style! Generously sized, the first floor has 1,168 square feet of space, and the second floor has 816 square feet.
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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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This 14×36 with shed roof plan has so much potential for a variety of purposes! The main frame is a full two-story design and measures 14×36 from outside to outside of the posts.
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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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