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I have just acquired what I believe is a Snell Boring machine with a Westcott chuck. Can anyone tell me where I might look for auger bits? Thanks in advance. I'm mailing my membership dues today. will be attending 2 workshops in Colorado in September. Looking forward to learning more about timber framing and meeting people of like mind! Jeff Parish <LBurket115@aol.com> Daytona Beach, FL USA - Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 16:31:01 (EDT) MAKITA chain mortiser for sale. Mint condition used for three frames only by non professional. Contact me via email or call directly by dialing (203)327-1439. Price Neg. thanks TFG Michael Martin <timberframehouse@hotmail.com> Stamford, CT usa - Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at 14:16:27 (EDT) I am looking for an Architect/ Designer in the Los Angeles area familier with timberframing. I would also take any recommendations for framers or construction companies in California. Thanks in advance. I may be reached at 818-706-0555. Kieran <kieran@akamail.com> Los Angeles, CA USA - Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 17:37:05 (EDT) I did a 3 months apprenticeship with goshen timber frames in franklin n.c. last fall. At that time I posted a message looking for further employment in timber framing. I did get a few responses,but I recently had a "melt down" on my hard drive and lost everything. If their is any one who is looking for slightly experienced help. I would be more than willing to relocate. thanks,David Houghton David Houghton <coalboys@elkvalley.net> Fernie, B.C. Canada - Friday, May 19, 2000 at 15:34:05 (EDT) I am searching for a source of Alaskan Yellow Cedar. Does anyone know who supplies in the U.S.A.; especially to the Esat Coast? Tahnks, Jeff Knight Jeff Knight <JKnightARC@aol.com> Cambridge, MA USA - Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 16:59:40 (EDT) Cormac Seekings. Where are you? I miss you. I want to come visit you. I wrote to your old address in Barnes, did it ever get to you? Write to me at 168 Apricot Ln Dayton OH 45433 USA. Look at the stars and dream good thoughts. Peg Petraska <pega@hotbot.com> Dayton, OH USA - Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at 11:44:45 (EDT) I recently built a scale Philadelphia Highboy and would like to put it in a historically accurate setting . ( Circa 1750 ) The setting I would like would be a diorama of a cabinet shop complete with work bench, lumber rack, tools and wood shavings on the floor. What I would like to know is joinery techniques, timber sizes, basically all the construction details to build a miniature building. I would appreciate any advice, drawings, or references you would offer. The highboy can be viewed on the "quarter scale" page at: http://www.knoxvillefurnituredesign.com Thanks, Daryl Jordan Daryl Jordan <djordan@esper.com> Knoxville, Tn USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 12:37:54 (EDT) For Sale. Makita chain mortiser. Mint condition, used for only a few frames. NOT used for comercial purpose, but instead private frame. Chain just sharpened. Call me 9-5 EST with questions 718 935-5793 leave message. $1,000.00. Thanks TFG :) Michael Martin <Timberframehouse@hotmail.com> Stamford, CT USA - Monday, May 15, 2000 at 14:02:38 (EDT) Keep up the good work! Without timber framing this great nations of ours would not be quiet so great! Horray for timper! Choo Choo Clown <choochooclown@yahoo.com> New York, NY New York - Saturday, May 13, 2000 at 16:03:09 (EDT) FOR SALE: 100 YEAR OLD, 19TH CENTURY CARRAGE BARN LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN. INTERESTED PARTY WILL HAVE TO DISMANTLE BARN. TO RECEIVE MORE INFO ON THIS HISTORIC PEICE OF NEW YORK PLEASE CONTACT THE FOLLOWING: Sal Barbieri 212-332-1682 Sal Barbieri <blansfield.builders@worldnet.att.net> New York, NY USA - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 15:12:44 (EDT) Hello! I am wanting to contact re-erectors of salvaged barns and buildings in the mid-West and West coast. Are any of your members involved in this practice? Our company, Renovators Resource, located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is currently dismantling century-old buildings, primarily small wood-frame (some hand-hewn) churches. We have dismantled a few barns, though would be interested to work with timberframers who are also involved in dismantling and rebuilding. Thanks for you help in this matter. I can be contacted at jennifer@renovators-resource.com or at our toll-free number 1-877-230-7700. Our website can be seen at www.renovators-resource.com Jennifer Corson President, Renovators Resource Inc. Jennifer Corson <jennifer@renovators-resource.com> Halifax, NS Canada - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 13:57:03 (EDT) I live in Eastern Oregon and have an old livery stable (about 100 years old) on my property and am interested in having the wood salvaged. Could you please tell my how to get a hold of someone who knows about the salvaging of old wood? Some of the planks and beams in this two-story barn are larger than 18", and I would hate for them to go to the dump. Thanks much! Rebecca Reber, kreber@ucinet.com Rebecca Reber <kreber@ucinet.com> Imbler, OR USA - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 10:42:28 (EDT) If there is anyone out there with knowledge pertaining to a solution to a serious structural problem in a very heavy 137 year old timber truss please reply. the problem is as follows:The truss spans 45 feet, and supports the ceiling and spire of a church. It is constructed with 12 by 14 hand hewn pine and oak timbers This truss carries a very heavy load, and was standing up quite well until the dovetail on the one end that is mortised into the plate began to deteriorate due to dampness and dry rot. I have inspected the condition of the timber back for approx 4 feet by probing with a 1\4" drill, and found dry rot yet at this location. Can the dry rot be stopped, and can the timber be reinforced and strengthened by injecting epoxy into the interior? I know the process has been used in the rebuilding of badly decomposed beams that had to be strengthened in place, but is it feasible here? The end of the truss now has settled about 2 " and seems to be stabilized, but why I don't really know because the rot is inside the support of the 30" stone wall. I suspect the spire of the church is being supported by the roof somewhat.Please reply if you are interested in helping out this congregationThans in advanceRichard richard Casselman <richardc@mor-net.on.ca> morrisburg , ontario canada - Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 20:18:09 (EDT) Looking for Timberframe contractors to dismantle and reconstruct a 4 story 55' x 75' Historic Monitor barn in Richmond, Vermont. The Richmond Land Trust is looking for interested qualified contractors. Project is scheduled to start late June and be completed this fall. Rotted beams will be replaced with new ones. New Slate roof and stone foundation to be used. Interested contractors should contact myself or Steve Libby. Interested contractors must have complete three projects of similar construction . Donald Morin <donmorin@accessvt.com> Richmond, Vt USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 14:14:02 (EDT) yes if you were qualified how much do you think a person would start out with ted french <fulmonte@.gateway.com> cincinnati, ohio usa - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 08:53:29 (EDT) i would appericate any assist as we wish to construct a heavy timber frame home or Log home in Hervey Bay Queensland Australia.Also trying to locate cypress pine heavy timber beams as well to 40 feet in lenght.This is a private advertisment the intended use is for our own private use.Regard.Ian ian wakeling <screws@mpx.com.au> Hervey Bay, queensland Australia - Monday, April 10, 2000 at 04:43:51 (EDT) i would appericate any assist as we wish to const a heavy timber frame home or Log home in Hervey Bay Queensland Australia.Also trying to locate cypress pine heavy timber beams as well to 40 feet in lenght.This is a private advertisment the intended use is for our own private use.Regard.Ian ian wakeling <screws@mpx.com.au> Hervey Bay, queensland Australia - Monday, April 10, 2000 at 04:40:42 (EDT) I came across your site by mistake - I guess this happens a lot to most people.I am in the process of researching the development of the home. Starting from Anglo Saxon times to the present day. At the moment I am looking for information on Cruck Frame Construction - which is, of course, a form of timber frame building. I have spent quite some time looking through your site, it is really interesting. Like you I also have a love for timber.Although I now teach construction studies, I did start like as a carpenter and joiner. My dad was also a carpenter and joiner, eventually operating his own business as a house builder, sadly he died some years ago.I was in America a few years ago, New England to be exact and was impressed with the fantastic use that you people put timber to.Its mainly bricks and concrete over here. Although more timber frame houses are being built, but generally with a brick outer skin. Anyway thanks for the interesting read of your web-site. Its one that I have bookmarked for the future. All the best, Philip J Hurd Philip J Hurd <philurd@yahoo.com> Bristol, England - Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 06:40:25 (EDT) Myself and fellow Guildsman William Kooyman will be doing a timberframing demonstration at Showcase 2000 in Petawawa, ON on April 14,15,16. Woodmizer Canada is donating the use of a new portable band sawmill to saw logs donated by Shaw Lumber to build a small Hammerbeam frame (14'Wx10'L)designed by William. It will be used as the entranceway to the town's Millenium Trail. If your around come check it out! Mark Surnoskie <marktwt@nrtco.net> Pembroke, ON CANADA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 19:24:26 (EDT) Hi everyone. I'm a new guy at timber framing but I think that will change very quickly in the next year or so. I am graduating from Virginia Tech's Wood Products degree program in December and I hope to jump out into the world of ancient woodcraft. Anyway, I just joined the Guild recently and am very happy to find so many enthusiasts out there. Hope to meet you all at some events very soon. Brian Dean <brdean@vt.edu> Blacksburg, VA USA - Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 23:07:24 (EST) My husband and I have ordered a Lindal cedar timber frame home and will begin construction in June. We will be helping the contractor with the construction. I would love some resources and advice for timber frame construction. Laura Swartout <ditter@rconnect.com> Minnieska, MN USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at 13:33:00 (EST) Very nice webpage detailing the "project"at VMI. Jim S. <none@aol.com> Va - Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 21:17:20 (EST) Raising at the Toronto Home Show 2000.One other thing to not for people interesed in attending the raising, this is an indoor event. The raising will happen indoors in a heated environment inside the Trade Show buildings.Please Call Terry Klassen at Owl Ridge Timber Framing for more information. 604-906-0200 Owl Ridge Timber Framing <owlridge@idmail.com> Pemberton, BC Canada - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 11:43:06 (EST) Raising in Toronto, Canada on March 27-28 at the Canadian National Exposition for the Toronto Home Show 2000. Anyone interested in timberframing, the process, the raising and installation of wall and roof panels can attend. The timberframe being raised is european in design with 3040 sf main floor and 500 sf loft. Anyone interested in attending please call Terry Klassen at Owl Ridge Timber Framing at 604-906-0200 Terry Klassen <owlridge@idmail.com> Pemberton, BC Canada - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 11:38:28 (EST) TIMBER FRAMER NEEDED to lead raisings and panel jobs. Must be able to assemble frames with no assistance and lead a crew. Pay will be 20.oo an hr, if you have your own tools, possobly more to the right person. We are swamped and need someone who will take on responsibility. Call Steve Smith of Cowee Mtn Timber Framers at 828 369 8186 Steve Smith <coweemtn@hotmail.com> Franklin , NC USA - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 10:22:20 (EST) I am interested in finding a timber framer in Eastern Canada, specifically, New Brunswick, Canada. stinkypugh@sprint.ca Bill Pugh <stinkypugh@sprint.ca> Fredericton, NB Canada - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 15:32:20 (EST) I am looking for a California licensed engineer in the Truckee area who is familiar with timberframing. Other area would probably work too. thanks Bruce Brody <bdm1brulin@aol.com> berkeley, ca usa - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 00:41:00 (EST) I'm looking for someone to build me a Timberframe or Post and Beam home in the Cashiers, NC area. I have plans for a stick built home already and have the footings dug already. Before I pour them I thought I would investigate the other Possibilities but I need someone who can start very soon. I don't want to wait months to get started. I've already been though that and is why I'm looking for a quicker way to at least get the house dried-in. I'm 5 months into a construction loan and I don't fell my contractor is going to be able to finish it and I need some help now so I can finish it before the construction loan expires. I can finish it off if necessary after it is dried-in. Jackson long <realex@mindspring.com> Marietta, GA - Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 11:10:30 (EST) I am Looking for someone in the Southern Ontario area to erect a post and beam frame. Can you help me locating someone. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris <drebben@orc.ca> Stratford, on Canada - Friday, March 03, 2000 at 19:20:05 (EST) Big Mountain in Whitefish, MT on Dec. 29,1999. Anyone raise one after that? Will Randall <ctfinc@digisys.net> Kalispell, MT USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 15:12:17 (EST) | |
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