Love this tool. I have looked at having one made in case mine wears out or breaks. Glad to see it available once again.

Looking for opinions on what timber to use for my build. Location is tropical island, we have termites and borers. I have to import timber either way. First option is H3 Treated pine, plenty of homes are built here with it, local carpenters say it’s fine unless it gets wet then termites will eat it. Second option is reclaimed untreated meranti and balau, I’ve found a supplier in Malaysia who reclaims old buildings and has a warehouse full of this. Cost is about the same so not a financial decision. What timber would be less susceptible to termites in your opinion? Also would the ease of working with pine over hardwood make a difference to you?

Switching to do some timber framing. I am new to this but done regular carpentry for 20 years. How long would it take to build a 10’ x 8’ front entry porch? I felt it would take about 7 days.

What should I do with all this timber frame scrap wood?

Found on an 1806 frame in Vermont, while repairing sheathing.

Would this be 16, X and V and I, with the X and V combined? The adjacent stud has the same mark but lacks the I.

anyone know of timber frame companies in the pacific northwest who are currently looking for apprentices? i’m a commercial carpenter but i’d like to try timber framing

Everything pinned with 5/8 rebar. So far, ok, no finesse at all involved, the tractor had all it could do to lift the oak logs. 😀

Title says most of it. I'm thinking about starting with a pergola over my raised garden beds to learn the basics. Then I'd like to build a pavilion or larger shed. Any advice is appreciated!

Hey everyone, I am trying to decide which species to use for a frame. My available options are red and white oak, poplar ( tulip poplar i believe) and southern yellow pine. I know red and white oak will be heavier, more expensive and harder to work, but I am concerned that the poplar wouldn't be a good choice for timber framing. Any thoughts? Thanks

What vehicles do you see used/personally use in timber framing? Curious what others use to get to jobsites, haul material, tools, etc

Hello everyone,

I am playing with an idea I've never seen done before and I'd be curious if anyone has seen anything similar before. Also curious as to what webbing or bracing would be recommended to support a truss like this.

Don't mind my very crude drawing, but the blue line is glass the the green is finished roofing. Obviously the trusses would have to slope to drain down the center of the top valley.

Has anyone ever done an apprenticeship in Europe? More specifically I am curious about France. I recently traveled to Paris (I'm from the US) and did some touristy things like see Notre Dame. Outside they were doing a tradeshow with timber framers (and other trades) where they had some booths, were hewing logs, cutting joinery for the active renovation Notre Dame. It was pretty incredible to just stumble upon.

I ended up asking one of the carpenters if they have apprenticeship program and he said there are many. I'm considering doing it for the experience and I'm curious if anyone else has done something similar?

I took a timber framing class years ago and had always wanted to build my own home. We had plans drawn up but have been thinking about down sizing our square footage and going with a different layout and design. Having kids have changed our plans and we decided I just don’t have time to build it on my own. We’re not opposed to doing some of it on our own. I guess I’m looking for someone that can listen to what we were thinking about building and giving us options for what they can do and what we could do?

Looking at taking down a few willow Oak trees. Just curious if anyone knows if they are worth anything. Ones probably around 100ft tall and other is about 125ft. Thank you!

I'm strongly considering buying a chunk of land with 15 acres of red pine plantation. I would like to mill these trees for a modest timber frame cabin, but from what I'm reading... it's not an ideal species. Apparently the main problem is its tendency to warp. Does this make it a total non-option or are there ways to make it work within reason?

Does anyone know where I can get a new or used skil Sawsquatch or Makita beam saw near Asheville NC? I’m further west, but heading there tomorrow last minute to pick up some material.

Edit: Makita* messed up the title

Thanks!

Howdy,

So I’m planning on taking the Shelter Institute in person course in the near future to timber frame a small starter home for myself and family of 2 more.

I love timber frames and everything about them. So I plan to take the course then come back home and start preparing my frames before assembling.

However, I’m just curious on what that’ll cost of doing it myself compared to a traditional stick frame crew.

For an example maybe the 24’ X 24’ starter house in the course, would the cost be nearly the same if I framed up the house myself? Then install SIPs or do it regular and get it spray foamed?

Thanks!

Edit:

Stick frame crew not gram lol

Hey

What kind of scarf joint, if that, would you use to connect two beams to one long sill beam? The sill will test on concrete.

Hey everyone, I am located in Virginia and need to get my timbers graded. I am very new to this, so I apologize if there is an efficient way of finding all of this out, but I am interested if anyone in Virginia has a go-to person for grading.

Also, as it seems that I will be continually needing this service, i would consider getting the certification myself. Can anyone recommend this process? Are there any conflicts of interest with grading your own timbers? Thank you for the help

I see a lot of conflicting information online. I know it's very common to build homes in tropical climates out of concrete, but I just think that looks ugly. Is timber framing in tropical climates a good idea?