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January - March 1998 Guestbook Entries EXCITING BUILDING NEWS!! Dear reader, finally here it is, the new WebSite for the “WOLF BUILDING SYSTEM”! We had a long list of interested parties, which asked to be informed about this new site as soon as it would be on the Net. Unfortunately, we had a computer crash which wiped out a large bank of information, and with it we also lost the list of our friends and customers. We would like to appologize to all of you and hope that you will contact us again per Email and give us your comments on our new WOLF BUILDING SYSTEM WebSite. We would be really happy to hear from you again. Thank you all for your interest and support, and have a very healthy and successful 1998! Wolf Wilbert WOLF CREATIVE DESIGN LTD. http://profil.com/wolfhook Wolf Wilbert <wolfhook@connect.ab.ca> Edmonton, AB Canada - Monday, February 02, 1998 at 12:10:46 (EST) Hello all, I just found this web site and am quite pleased to find out about the Dutch Barn seminar coming up. Just in time because I may be building one for a customer this summer, if all goes right. I'm currently working on a frame first built in 1682, now going up as an addition to a house in Old Wethersfield. I also am an 18th century restoration mason. It's certainly nice to enjoy what one does for a living. hope to meet some of you later Rod Bishop <rbishop01@snet.net> Colchester, Ct. - Friday, January 30, 1998 at 21:29:00 (EST) Hallo Timberframers! I`m a german carpenter handycraftmaster,please excuse my very bad english. I just want sent greatings from germany to you, because I`m happy to see your intersting sides on my computer. My profession is to build timber frame houses , so that i am always interested in this themes . If you want you can sent me an E-mail. Best wishes from germany, Ekkehard Ehlers Ekkehard Ehlers <e.b.@bnla.baynet.de> Landshut, Germany - Sunday, January 25, 1998 at 06:24:36 (EST) IF THEY COME IT WILL GET BUILT - A special thanks to the TFGA for their guidence and services. I highly recommend amatures (like myslef) to join the TFGA as it has much to offer. For those looking to help out on a frame this spring and summer please contact me. I promise long hours and no pay, but you will have a great time. Don't ask me how this works - it just does. Thanks 212 865-7571 Michael Martin <armor@tiac.net> New Paltz, NY - Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 16:33:20 (EST) Your web site is very educational and I learned a lot from it! Charles Ellis Laceyville, PA US - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 20:43:26 (EST) DESIGN POSITION AVAILABLE! Goshen timber frames is looking for a timber frame designer. The pay would depend on experience.One perk for a single guy would be that he could live in one of the student cabins ( timber frames of course ) for free. Hip and valley experience a plus but not necesary. We would also consider training a dedicated young engineer or architect. If interested contact Steve Smith at 704 524 8662. For an example of the kind of projects we do check out the post directly below this one, which we designed. Steve Smith <goshen@dnet.net> Franklin, NC USA - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 19:37:05 (EST) This is a great website! We wanted to build our church building with a timber frame. We had average carpenter's skills and had read alot about how to do it but were unsure how to start. Three of us from our church attended a workshop at Goshen Timber Frames in Franklin NC in Nov 97. They worked our tails off but made sure we came away with the basic skills we needed to do the job. We also made alot of great new friends there. We returned home, got to work and are 80% finished with a 4 bent hammerbeam frame that fits like a dream. We even amazed ourselves! Thanks to all you folk at Goshen. If you are in the Williamsburg or Richmond area and want to talk framing give me a call at 804-829-2582. Jay Wise <lsucncms@erols.com> Charles City , VA USA - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 15:10:56 (EST) Great Site - Plan to join and involve myself and my company "CTK Professional Painting Teams" in many of the efforts and projects. Thanks for being here. Ray Ashcraft <ctk@one.net> Cincinnati, OH USofA - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 11:22:48 (EST) Further information to the Traditional Hewing Course message sent on Jan 17\98. The date for the course is set for August 12 -13 -14th 1998. There is available many campgrounds in the immediate area, along with lots of extra curricular areas to visit when you are here. The Historic site of Upper Canada Village is close by and close examination of the timberframe structures will be one of the criteria used for course workmanship. The capital Ottawa is within 50 miles and is a nice days drive also. The course instructor is Yours truly, and with 27 years of demonstrating the traditional timberframing craft to the visiting public I feel that I can fill your need for proper instruction on the use of Traditional axes and Adzes. I suggest that you learn with your own tools, but I will supply tools if needed. I have also gained a vast amount of knowledge on the proper care and maintenance of water powered mills especially muley saw mills, wollen mills, and both steam powered and water powered grist mills. I invite queries from persons having problems in this area. Through the years I have constructed many mid 19th century buildings, using traditional tools and starting from the round fresh cut timbers. Included are: barns, drivesheds, tinshops, smokehouses, firengine halls, etc. The raising of these buildings was done in a traditional manner using man power only. Enough chatter for now hoping to hear from those that are interested in the course, or need help in any way, Richard C Richard Casselman <richardc@mor-net.on.ca> morisburg, on canada - Monday, January 19, 1998 at 13:21:08 (EST) I'm with the Bement-Billings Farmstead in upstate New York, a living history site interpreting farmlife from the 1840's. We have disassembled an English barn, but do not have a specific date for reconstruction. Photos of the disassembly can be viewed on our website. We were contacted by a fellow in Toronto, Canada, who has a timber frame structure he hopes to move. It's in the way of a highway project. How do I find timber frame people to recommend to him? Thank you Ed Nizalowski <edniz@prodigy.net> Newark Valley, NY USA - Monday, January 19, 1998 at 09:13:03 (EST) hello all you dedicated timberframers and those trly interested in traditional timberframing. This is my first visit to this web site and I am really enjoying it. i noticed that there are a few individuals interested in courses dealing with traditional timberframing. I am sponsoring a 3 day course in August 98 that is a hands on hewing course. We will be using traditional broadaxes and axes with an emphasis on traditional finishes. The course is designed for beginners as well as those with more skill. The location is south of Ottawa Ontario along the St Lawrence river adjacent to Upeer Canada Village. For more information contact me by email or at 613-543-2652 (fax same). richard RICHARD CASSELMAN <RICHARDC@MOR-NET.ON.CA> MORRISBURG, ON CANADA - Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 21:32:00 (EST) Well, I finally found a truly useful site on the Web! My husband and I run a timber salvage company and we've been looking for a way to keep up with the rest of the industry. Keep it up - we'll be watching! Heidi Baker <pidey@yahoo.com> Gillett, PA - Thursday, January 15, 1998 at 04:41:44 (EST) Great site. I'm very interested in timber frame homes. I have taken a timber framing class and would some day like to build my own timber frame. sorry this is my correct info! Chuck Ardizzone <rdzone1@aol.com> Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 17:16:31 (EST) Great site. I'm very interested in timber frame homes. I have taken a timber framing class and would some day like to build my own timber frame. Chuck Ardizzone <rdzine1@aol.com> Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 17:15:35 (EST) please keep me informed re the Barns at Franklin Park alice power <power gang@aol.com> Lovettsville, va USA - Sunday, January 11, 1998 at 22:11:09 (EST) Hi; I am planning to build a timber frame house near Dorset Ont. I would like to find a framer to work on site or send timbers to his shop I have my own wood lot and would like to use my own wood. I also need a design. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Doug Hoffarth <hoffarth@speedline.ca> Oshawa, ON. Canada - Thursday, January 08, 1998 at 13:58:18 (EST) I love your website,I am a carpenter by trade,and about a year ago I was introduced to timber framing.My employer took on a job that nobody would touch.It consisted of conventional framing interlaced with timber framing.All of the antique wood was flown to Ca from Pa.This job weeded out the real carpenters.Im proud to say I am still there.This home, when completed,will be fetured in Architectural Digest as home of the year with a very extensive photo shoot.Any questions or comments you are free to e mail me at houle@webtv.net thanks for the great page! Phillip Houle <houle@webtv.net> Wildomar, Ca USA - Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 12:04:32 (EST) When my Husband (too be) and I were looking at building a loghome, someone suggested a Timber Frame home..We have lots ofquestions as we have never heard of a Timber Frame home. Arethey more or less expensive than log? What is the siding like?Where can I get more information? thank youHeather O'Neillfa@compusmart.ab.ca Heather O'Neill <fa@compusmart.ab.ca> Redwater, AB Canada - Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 17:38:21 (EST) We are looking for a timber framer in WI or neighboring state to bid on a timber frame project in our existing home. We have a two story livingroom that we would like turned into a one story livingroom with a loft. Julie Ofori <aofori@execpc.com> Merton, WI USA - Friday, January 02, 1998 at 03:10:44 (EST) have demo'ed many timber frames interesting site how bout cut stone foundations ROD <tonto@penn.com> DuBois, Pa USA - Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 11:51:48 (EST) TIMBER FRAME RAISING - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: There will be a time frame raising in Sequim, WA. from April 28th to May 3rd. We need a few volunteers that are eager to be in part of a timber frame raising. No experience necessary, only the drive to learn. The frame being raised is a 40x55 saltbox timber frame. For more info email Jason @ ace@tenforward.com Jason <ace@tenforward.com> - Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 23:28:40 (EST) TIMBER FRAME RAISING - VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: There will be a time frame raising in Sequim, WA. from April 28th to May 3rd. We need a few volunteers that are eager to be in part of a timber frame raising. No experience necessary, only the drive to learn. The frame being raised is a 40x55 saltbox timber frame. For more info email Jason @ ace@tenforward.com Jason <ace@tenforward.com> - Saturday, March 28, 1998 at 23:28:00 (EST) STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: I am a structural engineer looking for a timber frame company to work for in Eastern PA. I have a B.S. in Structural Design and Construction Engineering from Penn State University. I have alot of Autocad experience and some estimating experience. If interested, please contact me at lewisbj@msn.com. Brian J. Lewis <lewisbj@msn.com> Warrior Run, PA USA - Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 23:40:02 (EST) New Timber for sale, with broadaxed surfaces, or can be ordered with adzed surfaces. Type of wood negotiable. Prices on request. Situated south of Ottawa Onrtario Canada. Timber worked with medium moisture levels. Richard Casselman <richardc@mor-net on.ca> Morrisburg, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 20:24:25 (EST) Just another reminder about the Traditional hewing course on August 11, 12, and 13th 1998. for more information contact Rrichard at the above email address. Richard Casselman <richarc@mor-net.on.ca> Morrisburg, ontario Canada - Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at 20:05:01 (EST) Mr. & Mrs. Holmes, We would like to contact you but you did not submit a full e-mail address to write to you. Please contact us at our address and we will gladly assist you with your project. Thanks, Kelly G. Wilson Amish Built Construction Kelly G. Wilson <lagnaf@nauticom.net> Hermitage,, PA. - Monday, March 23, 1998 at 10:57:25 (EST) I am thinking of taking an apprenticeship at Goshen Timber Frames in North Carolina and would like to hear from any one who has been involved in Goshen's apprenticeship program. If any one has attended a Goshen workshop or apprenticed there please drop me a line with your feelings about regarding either. Any input would be usefull. Thank you. Jackson Evans <ej8492@wheeler.northland.edu> Northfield, Vt USA - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 21:31:14 (EST) My husband and I would like to get info from those who have recently built a timberframe home. We'd like to know where to get plans, brochures and basically, where to begin. What problems others have run into, etc. Thanks! Anita Holmes <ajhjmh> Bloomington, IN US - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 15:48:22 (EST) IF THEY COME IT WILL GET BUILT - Many thanks to the supporters of my amateur timber frame project. This ten bent house is being built solely by volunteers, just like you. We as amateur timber framer's working with few resources find it essential to call upon the "community spirit" to accoplish our projects. It is how many timber frames used to get built and I am hoping to bring together collective of amateur framer's to assist one another when feasible. If you are interested in learning more about my project, or have one of your own, please write and tell me about it. I am interested in learning who is building what with so little. Thanks TFGA. (212) 865-7571 Michael Martin <Armor@tiac.net> New Platz, NY Ulster - Friday, March 20, 1998 at 11:25:41 (EST) I am looking for a timber frame company to work for out of my home. I am a design draftsman with 15 years of experience with manufacturing and construction companies. I am currently using AUTOCAD release 14. I would be willing to train at your home office for a few weeks and also am willing to visit job sites as needed. I will send my resume if requested. Karl Harms <Kwik1960@aol.com> West Liberty, IA U.S.A. - Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at 10:22:47 (EST) Have client who is interested in selling 18th century grist mill.It is said to be one of the largest still standing in the East. Looking for a professional company interested in reclaiming old timber. Company must be fully insured, professional, able to deal with any local historical concerns should they arrise. Serious parties contact Joe Bolin 717-945-7903. JOE BOLIN <bolgen@epix.net> factoryville, PA USA - Saturday, March 14, 1998 at 08:44:56 (EST) Web site for the Grist Mill and House for sale in Howes Cave, NY is http://www.eaglemillsfun.com/gristmill/ You can see a few pictures there and access address and phone number where we can be contacted. Craig <Craig@eaglemillsfun.com> Broadalbin, NY USA - Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at 18:20:41 (EST) Go to the above web site to visit Caverns Creek Grist Mill in Howes Cave, NY, a 182 year old timber frame water wheel powered Mill. Comes with a beautiful house, not seen on the web site, which is also timber frame. It was the original barn for the Mill. Mill and House are for sale. If interested, please contact me at the above Email address or by regular mail. Craig <Craig@eaglemillsfun.com> Broadalbin, NY USA - Tuesday, March 10, 1998 at 18:17:16 (EST) Just a note re: timber-framing courses offered at an accredited college. Yes, we do offer such courses! We are a community college located approx. 1 hour southwest of Ottawa and we offer a two-year diploma program in Heritage Carpentry & Millwork. This program focuses on restoration techniques and building construction methods which includes a 56 hour course on the principles and techniques used to restore and construct timber frame buildings. We also offer, from time to time, weekend workshops on timber frame joinery and/or traditional timberframing. For further information, we can be contacted at: Algonquin College, 7 Craig St., Perth ON K7H 1X7 (613) 267-2859 or FAX (613) 267-3950. Our Director (Nelson Rogers)may be contacted at: rogersn@algonquinc.on.ca Ann MacPhail <algonquc@superaje.com> Perth, ON Canada - Monday, March 09, 1998 at 17:27:22 (EST) 1000 SQ.FT. POST AND BEAM HOUSE FOR SALE. -8" x 8" aromatic cedar timbers hand planed, edged and -finished (3,500 board feet) -R2O wall infill system with acrylic stucco basecoat -Subfloor and roof system -Pier foundation -modular, shippable, storable Contact Island School of Building Arts for floor plan and more information: ISBA 3199 Coast Rd., RR2, S29, C7 Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0 Canada Tel: (250)-247-8922 Fax:(250)-247-8978 Joelle Lazar <bldart@island.net> Gabriola Island, BC Canada - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 15:24:06 (EST) LOG AND TIMBERFRAME BUILDING COURSES There are still spaces available in our Owner/Builder and Professional Builder summer courses. Our resident instructor, James Mitchell, is well recognized in the industry and has just published his second book, The Craft of Modular Post & Beam, How to Build Log and Timber Homes Affordably, published by Hartley & Marks. For more information about course dates contact: Island School of Building Arts Tel: (250)-247-8922 Fax: (250)-247-8978 Email: bldart@island.net Or check out our web site: www.island.net/~bldart/ Joelle Lazar <bldart@island.net> Gabriola Island, BC Canada - Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 15:14:50 (EST) I have a large supply of barn wood (gray one side) planks of various widths, thicknesses and lengths (@1-3 inch thick, 5-14 inch wide and 8-14 ft long) I would like to move some out. White oak mostly, little red oak. This is the "skin" of resawn barn beams. Solid, I used to panel inside gable end in my log home....beautiful! I'm located in NE Ohio, near Akron. Contact ASAP....e-mail...with quantities...make an offer! D. E. Mc <doug3mc@bright.net> Wooster, OH USA - Saturday, March 07, 1998 at 02:46:00 (EST) I am interested in buying a program for creating drawings and elevations for T.Frame structures. I dont have autocad or autocad experience.Any info on where to get such a program will be much appreciated Rusty King <meris@lcc.net> Nacogdoches , Tx usa - Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 13:56:38 (EST) In all the times of our history Hemp was considered a gift from the Gods. Hemp delivered raw material for textils, rope, paper, ink and was used as a staple diat and medicine. As a supplement to beverages stimulating and sexually arousing. He gave heavenly vision, ecstasy and strength. He served as a medium between man and god and protected life. Building on this information over the last thousand years a Herbalist remade a line of drinks and snacks, in which there is hemp extract. The legend of hemp lives on. For the sake, or better still how we can promote the effect of hemp world wide we have decided to start a photo competition, in which the positive properties of hemp are shown. In regular periods these posters will be displayed in artistic way throughout bars, pubs, clubs, hotels etc. etc. worldwide. For the selected poster a prize of ATS 20.000 (US-$ 1.400) will be awared to the photograph. Hemp stands for fun, happiness, erotic and ecology ... The slogan: "Spirit of Hemp". It's magic! "Spirit of Hemp" makes the impossible possible, makes negative positive, makes sad happy ... Possible themes: Politics, daily news etc. The possibilities are endless. Ihr Spirit of Hanf-Team info@spirit-of-hanf.com Spirit of Hanf <info@spirit-of-hanf.com> - Tuesday, March 03, 1998 at 11:34:05 (EST) Sam Marts Architects & Planners and White Oak Timber Frames would like to announce our new website at www.timbersmart.com - Please check it out and let us know what you think! Also does any one have info on timber framing in France. Planning a trip and would like to see some European timber framing. Julie Wentworth <info@timbersmart.com> Chicago, Il USA - Friday, February 27, 1998 at 13:42:48 (EST) Great website! I am interested in getting involved in timberframe building as well as straw bale building. If any one has any information on internships/apprenticeships in either or both of the two area I would be very appreciative to hear from you. Jackson Evans <ej8492@wheeler.northland.edu> Northfield, VT USA - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 12:02:53 (EST) If anyone has information on opportunities in the timber framing/ post and beam/ barn renovation trade in Missouri-- preferably around St. Louis--I would be very interested in some information and/or contacts in any related area. I can't find any on the web and thought somebody might have some insight. Thank you and by the way....Nice, resourceful, website!! Steve O'Keefe <OKeefeS@msn.com> Fond du Lac, WI - Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at 00:06:03 (EST) Hey! Check out the ISLAND SCHOOL OF BUILDING ARTS Web Site: www.island.net/~bldart/, "A place to learn the arts of log and timberframe building and more..." Joelle Lazar, Course Coordinator Joelle Lazar <bldart@island.net> Gabriola Island, BC Canada - Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 19:14:06 (EST) Hello! Thank you for creating such a dynamic, informative, and welcome site. We are the ISLAND SCHOOL OF BUILDING ARTS located on Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada. We specialize in teaching the arts of both log and timberframe house building. We offer courses for both the owner/builder and the aspiring professional builder. We emphasize using recycled materials, and doing it yourself, DEBT FREE. Our founder, James Mitchell, has just published his second book, The Craft of Modular Post & Beam, a do-it yourself timberframe home building book. James has over twenty years experience in building and teaching. Please feel free to contact us at: THE ISLAND SCHOOL OF BUILDING ARTS, 3199 Coast Rd, RR2, S29, C7, Gabriola Island, BC, V0R 1X0, Canada, TEL: (250)-247-8922, FAX: (250)-247-8978, EMAIL: bldart@island.net. We look forward to hearing from you! Joelle Lazar, Course Coordinator Joelle Lazar <bldart@island.net> Gabriola Island, BC Canada - Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 16:07:04 (EST) I am new to this and am very interested in building my own timber frame home. I plan to join the guild and tap into their expertise. I am also looking for begining courese or seminars and any advise form people who have done this! OneKurt <onekurt@ix.netcom.com> Seminole, FL USA - Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 11:04:21 (EST) HELP !! I built a Timber Frame about 8 yrs. ago and I am having a problem with my front roof (north side). The kit came from Saw Mill River (now out of bussiness) the roof panels from Atlas Industries (under new managment). The panels are 1/2" OSB, 3 1/2" Urethane, 1/2" gypsum board construction, covered with #15 felt & 40yr. shingles. I am getting stains on the roof. They start out as a spot then spread down and out, almost as though someone had poured black paint on the roof and it ran down. There does not appear to be a pattern to the stains,execpt that they might be located over the rafters. I do not see the outline of the panels themselves. No one seems to know what the problem might be. What I need is someone (hopefully local) who has worked with this type of construction, that can identify and repair the problem. I can't tell if this is a serious problem or not. Also if anyone has any input I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Pete Pete D'Amico <RZHL30A@prodigy> Mays Landing, NJ USA - Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 08:09:57 (EST) I am working on a large heavy timber truss/ laminated decking project in South Carolina. I need to find someone, preferrably a timber framer to erect the trusses and install the decking. The erection shall start in May 98. The building is about 40,000 sq.ft. Any one interested can contact my via my email. Please indicate your experinece and qualifications. Thanking you in advance. Ian Whittington P.Eng. <iwhittington@img.net> Penticton, BC Canada - Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 14:53:32 (EST) Easy winter in Montana Sales rep for Duluth Timber Co. reclaimed or recycled only.resawn,resurfaced,or raw Doug fir all sizes denailed,inventory changes daily.other species sometimes,will always try to help.call for info at 406 862 0619.Happy trails to you! Kyle Ortman Whitefish , Mt USA - Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 14:26:12 (EST) Just a reminder about the 3 day Traditional Hewing course up coming in August 98. the course is designed for serious minded persons who want to learn how to use hand tools to square rough logs, giving them the proper face surfaces. Logs with only one surface can be flattened quite easily right on site eliminating costly trucking, and sawing charges. You can save alot on money by doing the work yourself. Contact Richard Casselman for further details and course cost. richard casselman <richardc@mor-net.on.ca> morrisburg, on canada - Monday, February 16, 1998 at 21:51:39 (EST) DESIGNER/CAD OPERATOR/ESTIMATOR POSITION AVAILABLE: We're expanding! Looking for in-house designer, experienced in CAD, for our custom timber frame homes. Must have estimating skills. FAX resume to 603-543-0993; mail to P O Box 1079, Claremont, New Hampshire 03743; or e-mail if you're interested! Jeff Davis <davisframe@cyberportal.net> Claremont, NH USA - Monday, February 16, 1998 at 11:08:26 (EST) Alternative to stress skin panel information wanted. Can anyone out there take some time to talk alternative insulation methods for timber frame homes? I am currently researching my options for a ten bent home. Any constructive comments would be appreciated. Thanks. Michael Martin <armor@tiac.net> NY, NY - Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 11:02:48 (EST) I'm looking for experienced independent timberframers that would like to cut and errect a frame for my waterfront lot in Petersburg, AK. I need to have the frame up and enclosed by fall of 1998. David Poulson <dcp@alaska.net> Petersburg, AK USA - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 15:05:59 (EST) I wish to know more about the mechanics and contruction of timber frame homes and barn restoration. Erik Nine <X94Nine@wmich.edu> Kalamazoo, Mi USA - Monday, February 02, 1998 at 16:06:54 (EST) Back to Guestbook Archives