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I need a source as close as possible to the Dallas, TX area for some rough cut timbers for a home I am about to start building. Can you refer me to any sawmills within a couple of hundred miles. We recently bought a circa-1830 timber frame house. We're looking for a general contractor who has experience with older timber framed houses-- while we don't expect to require significant structural repairs, there is work that needs to be done in the short term (ceiling replacement, etc) and we'd like to have someone who knows what they're doing with this stuff. The general contractors we've talked to so far are okay, but none have particular experience with older houses or timber frame construction. Failing that, we'd also be interested in hearing from folks who would be able to provide a structural analysis of the house, at least, to get a better handle on what sort of shape we're in. Thanks -- Denis Haskin <Denis.Haskin@bigfoot.com> Lexington, MA USA - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 21:48:33 (EDT) I am a frame Carpenter Contractor [Conventional Plate and Stud] and have been doing this for approximatly 30 years I have also been Priveledged to have been associated with several Timber Frame jobs over the years. I believe that I understand the basics of the Timber Frame very well. Unfortunately some of the homeowners I have had to deal with over the years have had no such knowlege. I have come close to blows with several , and no dought will again , in trying to convey just the basics of support and bearing for a Timber Frame. I would like to know if there is a data base for timber frame engineering basics anywhere on the internet. I think there is a very great lack of information even among timber and log home companies. Thank you for any and all information Bruce Montney <montney@flash.net> Waterford, MI USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 18:21:06 (EDT) I am a frame Carpenter Contractor [Conventional Plate and Stud] and have been doing this for approximatly 30 years I have also been Priveledged to have been associated with several Timber Frame jobs over the years. I believe that I understand the basics of the Timber Frame very well. Unfortunately some of the homeowners I have had to deal with over the years have had no such knowlege. I have come close to blows with several , and no dought will again , in trying to convey just the basics of support and bearing for a Timber Frame. I would like to know if there is a data base for timber frame engineering basics anywhere on the internet. I think there is a very great lack of information even among timber and log home companies. Thank you for any and all information Bruce Montney <montney@flash.net> Waterford, MI USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 18:21:04 (EDT) a friend has an old barn that is in need of repair. looking for a company that would be willing to do the work. tom gibson <tomgsolidrock@aol.com> parker , pa - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 22:44:33 (EDT) I`m currently searching for plans for a smaller saltbox style frame home/cabin. Most things i have been coming accross have been for some pretty huge homes.Any help or direction would be appriciated. thanx. Matt <swanie54@hotmail.com> Montgomery, mn - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 23:21:50 (EDT) Am looking for someone who could evaluate and dismantel a barn within a 120 mile radius of Akron, Ohio and someone who could cut a frame on site or pickup the beams and cut in their shop. (33) 745-1500 (days) 330-873-1040 Evens Sharon Berg <Benedictions@aol.com> Akron, Oh USA - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 18:05:45 (EDT) I recently recovered two antique hand cranked timber framing boring machines from the back of an old garage in my area (Ann Arbor, Mich.) Both are quite nice and in unrestored operational condition. One is unbranded the second is an AJAX brand and comes with a large bit. I am not a framer, nor a tool dealer, just someone who would like to see these fine tools find their way to someone who can appreciate them. I would hope to be offered a fair price and would also appreciate any guidance someone can offer. I prefer to sell them to someone who will use them and not to a dealer. If you know anyone interested, please have them contact me. I have digital pictures available. Best Regards Dan dmazur1@msn.com dan mazur <dmazur1@msn.com> ann arbor, mi usa - Saturday, September 09, 2000 at 10:07:34 (EDT) i am working on a thesis about timber framed homes.i need to find information about the history,current market,trends-growth,advantages,suppliers etc....i am based in europe so any info on europe would be great,thank you, david(dublin,lreland) david rice <davy5000@hotmail.com> dublin,ireland, - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 06:47:59 (EDT) We are in need of a good Slick, and other appropriate tools. Please send Brochures to: Herb Forchemer PO Box 876 Soda Springs California, 95728 Herb Forchemer <dondem@earthlink.net> Soda Springs, CA USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 11:53:54 (EDT) Anxiously seeking list of toolmakers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Appreciate your help. Don DeMello <dondem@earthlink.net> Redwood City, CA USA - Tuesday, September 05, 2000 at 11:30:01 (EDT) Hej! Nice and interesting site while I´m working with timberconstructions daily in the beautiful little city of Röros in Norway. Right now I´m a little bit into whipsawing, you know two or sometimes three people making planks and boards (?) with a long handsaw. Have tried a few different kinds and would very much like to know about the tradition of whipsawing around the world. My collected knowledge so far is from scandinavian litterature, but I know that the technique has been used pretty much all over the World. So, if anybody anywhere knows anything about the history of making, using or sharpening the tool, please contact me. Maybe someone have pictures and even better, own experience? Thank´s and I hope to hear from You! Johanna Henriksson Ole Guldals gt 11 7374 Röros, NORWAY e-mail: tjupptjupp@hotmail.com Johanna Henriksson <tjupptjupp@hotmail.com> Östersund, Sweden - Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 05:47:36 (EDT) LOOKING for A TIMBER FRAME architect IN N.W. conn.PLEASE CONTACT Bud Bud Bernier <Bsilly6799@aol.com> - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 13:21:20 (EDT) Volunteers needed for a fall barnraising in Missouri! Our 100 year old barn was determined to be beyond repair. We desire to reconstruct the same barn design on the original site. Problems with site preparation, excavating, and foundation work have put us over budget. We have funds for materials (timberframe and finishing materials), however not for labor. We're looking for others who are passionate about barns and timerframing who are willing to assist. We have a beautiful 141 acre farm with good camping sites. We hope to construct the barn in October (a beautiful time in Missouri by the way.) Myra Soete <msoete@stjames.k12.mo.us> Rolla, MO USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 18:50:20 (EDT) Volunteers needed for a fall barnraising in Missouri! Our 100 year old barn was determined to be beyond repair. We desire to reconstruct the same barn design on the original site. Problems with site preparation, excavating, and foundation work have put us over budget. We have funds for materials (timberframe and finishing materials), however not for labor. We're looking for others who are passionate about barns and timerframing who are willing to assist. We have a beautiful 141 acre farm with good camping sites. We hope to construct the barn in October (a beautiful time in Missouri by the way.) Myra Soete <msoete@stjames.k12.mo.us> Rolla, MO USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 18:49:04 (EDT) Volunteers needed for a fall barnraising in Missouri. Our 100 year old barn was beyond repair. We desire to reconstruct the same barn design on the original site. Unexpected problems in site preparation, excavation, and the foundation have put us over budget. We have funds for materials (timber frame and finishing materials) however not for labor. Looking for others passionate about barns and timberframing who would be willing to assist. We have a beautiful 141 acre farm, great camping sites. We hope to begin construction in October (a beautiful time in Missouri by the way.) Myra Soete <msoete@stjames.k12.mo.us> Rolla, MO USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 18:36:07 (EDT) I am very interested in taking the apprenticeship program for timber framing and would like to begin as soon as possible. Are there complete programs offered out there where I can get started soon? Heartwood School in Eastern Mass offers a great program but begins on June 1st. I really do not want to wait until then unless I really have to. I would like to become a timber framer and work in Colorado as well as other areas of the US. I have construction experience in several different areas, foundations, building decks, framing, etc. Please respond. I'm anxiuos for a new start. Bruce Bruce Maeder <paps4444@aol.com> Holliston, MA USA - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 08:49:58 (EDT) A great, and rare, timberframe resource. I have 100 native Minnesota White pine logs that were cut harvested 12 months ago and need a new home. The average log is 60 feet long, 24" diameter butt, 10" diameter tip, 200 growth rings. For more info about them please email me at cabintim@hotmail.com Thank you. Dean Poll <cabintim@hotmail.com> Ely, mn United States of America - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 17:22:42 (EDT) I'm looking for anyone who has dismantled a TF building then reassembled it at another location. A 2 story farmhouse near where I livehas been offered "free" by the owner, to be removed from his farm. The home is framed with hand cut timbers and appears solid. The inside walls are wallpaper, paneling, and god only knows what's under all that! The floors are random width pine, the ones I saw were beautiful. I got into the attic and saw a top of a post, had a joist peggd to it. Looks like a hardwood. I've heard of people in my locale (New York) who have exposed frames and found them to be beautiful Chestnut, Oak, or other hardwoods that were plentiful in this area. This frame is a buried treasure ! I'm looking for anyone who has done this kind of project, and would enjoy hearing about your experience. Good and bad! The home was built in 1834, and I fell in love with it at first sight. The owner will most likely have it burned down by the local fire dept. if no one wants it, a terrible waste of history. Please respond with your stories. Thank You ! Bob Scott <rlscott@us.ibm.com> Endicott, NY USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 15:22:18 (EDT) Owners of the KP 311 may be interested to know that the disposable 312 mm knives are common to the Makita model 2030SC thickness planer and available through various mail order supply houses for as little as $26 a set !!!!!! Happy planeing ! Ferrous Pegs <FerrousPegs@hotmail.com> Freedom, NH USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 21:47:06 (EDT) TRADITIONAL TOOLS IN CAMBODIA, Grace Kim and I ( Steve Smith) just returned from Cambodia. We traveled thoughtout the country visiting several monasteries and also Angkor Wat. Cambodia is very third world. We were able to view first hand the use of many hand made hand tools. Tools we were able to see in use includded a hand made adze, hand made planes and several pit saw type saws used to cut logs into boards. Anyone wanting more information may call me At Cowee Mtn Timber Framers at 828 369 8186 Steve Smith <coweemtn@hotmail.com> Franklin, NC - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 16:40:09 (EDT) My wife and I are preparing to build a timber frame in southwest Pennsylvania. We are looking for a local timberframe crew to help cut the timbers and raise the frame. Can any one reccomend a loca company or person? We are also looking for a used chain mortiser. Chris <ccf@rec.ri.cmu.edu> Pittsburgh, PA US - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 20:18:16 (EDT) Hi all, just saw joel mcarthy at frame 2000,in the uk,and lots of like minded framers. i,m interested in building a vernacular english frame in the us sometime next year, so if that,s the sort of thing you want,i,m only limited by your imagination. i,ve worked on of 150 frames over the years,restoration as well as new build (including stirling castle,see main page)and am well versed in traditional methods and styles ,though if you want to build something really wacky,that,s ok too!!!!! !I,ve got a few unusual ideas of my own,and can design and produce framing drawings too. you,ve got nothing too loose by sending me an e-mail,and possibly everything to gain. justin pope <roobedootoo@yahoo.com> Bath, uk - Sunday, August 13, 2000 at 09:50:30 (EDT) Am looking for a top-notch timberframer to produce and erect, or help me do so, a 2500 sq, ft. 1 1/2 story Cape Cod house in the fall. Also looking for a crew to do the closing-in and rough carpentry. Also appreciate any recommendations for a Mass.-licensed engineer to examine & stamp the plans. And looking for a Millers Falls boring machine and double-cutting up-fluted bits. Thanks a lot for any help! jhnz120@earthlink.net John <jhnz120@earthmail.net> Cape Cod, MA U.S.A. - Friday, August 11, 2000 at 13:20:49 (EDT) New to the industry, I just want to say I am impressed with the craftsmanship and the amount of pride that all those in the business have in their work. I look forward to learning as much as possible in my new career! Thanks for a good, informational website. Christine Wilson <cmwilson_1998@yahoo.com> Sequim, WA USA - Thursday, August 10, 2000 at 16:58:40 (EDT) I just purchased a house with a ca. 1840's barn attached to it. A part of it needs some repair. Are there any timber framers out there that do repair work in the Concord, New Hampshire area? Ray Medici <rmedici@cnc.com> - Wednesday, August 09, 2000 at 13:27:05 (EDT) I found your site by accident, but i am glad i did, i found it fascinating, in this country you never see timber frames, so this was a very interesting site, it is nice to go to a site where they feel a passionate about there trade as i do mine, please visit my site take a look around and leave your link on the guestbook..thanks Scott <cybermason@ukonline.co.uk> Barry,, South Wales, U.K. - Monday, August 07, 2000 at 11:10:10 (EDT) 2 young men from England, apologies for last email address, couldn't access any mail. Were staying in Mass/NH for 6 months to learn scribe/lofting methods, raising, geometry/trig, 2nd fit inside the green frame, earth/sand walling etc and natural insulation, courses, events, or helping framers. We have hand tools and experience or 4 varied frames, we'll work for room & board, happy to camp and also pleased to accept travel money. adam & simon holmes <holmesiow@hotmail.com> isle of wight, england - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 07:37:56 (EDT) ATTENTION GOULD FARM GOERS: especially those camping, i have in my possesion a thermarest mattress and a blue easton tent. if you are missing these e-mail me. laurie macrae <lauriemac@rockbridge.net> lexington, va - Thursday, August 03, 2000 at 15:57:44 (EDT) I was just wondering what type of employment opportunities are available in the Houston Texas area in the field of heavy timber truss / timber framing industry for a structural engineer. Any help you can give would be appreciated. John Baber <jbaber@matrixstructural.com> Houston, TX USA - Thursday, August 03, 2000 at 13:01:23 (EDT) I am a French student at the Timber Engineering University in Nantes (France). I am seeking for work experience in Australia as an engineer in timber construction for a period of 5 to 6 months from the beginning of March 2001. If you consider that my qualifications are suitable and if you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you in advance for your attention to my request. I look forward to hearing from you soon. SOREL <ksorel_esb@yahoo.com> Pointe-ā-Pitre, 971 GUADELOUPE - Thursday, August 03, 2000 at 11:15:04 (EDT) I have a 100 year old barn with hand sawn beams and put together with wood pegs. It'd make a beautiful timber frame home but I cannot afford to refurbish it. You people love and care about barns. Do you know someone I could sell it to? Kim <tillfarm@hotmail.com> Grandville, MI USA - Thursday, August 03, 2000 at 07:57:08 (EDT) I've been searching the web for wholesale suppliers of manzanita wood and grapewood to no avail. This wood naturaly knarly and beautiful and perfect for us for bird perches and bird stands. If anyone knows where I might find these supliers I'd sure appreciate it. (we typically sandblast the natural branches and then bolt them as they are to either a floor base or table top base) Also if you know of any other type of wood that is naturaly tough and would serve as good perches for birds, I'd appreciate knowing what that wood is. Thanking you in advance, MYRA. Myra Rose <psittagirl@aol.com> Miami, FL Dade - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 06:31:35 (EDT) Encouragement to those who aspire to build their timbered dream house. We are in the process of completing ours after ten years of dreaming, two years of very hard work, and five months devoted to salvaging a barn. By the grace of God, we followed a path that started with helping an aquaintance to insulate a summer kitchen on a late-18th century farm, proceeded to watching, taping, and studying EVERY show of the 1989 "This OLD HOUSE" barn raising project, continued with trips to and visits with various timberframe craftsmen, and ended with finding the right people to work with us. We are very happy with the result! If there is a caveat to our experience, it is to learn all that you can, build the house in your head a hundred times over, and forge ahead! I would not want to live in anything else! If there are those that would like to correspond to gain the benefit of our experiences, I would be happy to offer assistance where I can. You can reach me at 'blackoak@supernet.com' Greg Steward <blackoak@supernet.com> Greencastle, PA USA - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 00:43:05 (EDT) I would like any information re: Cowee Mountain Timber Framers. If you have worked with them or had a building done by them, I would like your comments, either positive or negative, on how they worked out as a timber framer. Also, you may fax me at 520.438.3404 with information. Thanx Tom McGaffey <m7devils@aol.com> Riggins, ID USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 23:30:44 (EDT) Hi There, I,ve just returned ,after a detour round the world,from working in Tennessee with Charles Judd at Blue Heron Timberworks.I enjoyed it so much,i want to do it again next year.Is there anyone who would like to swap jobs with me,and come and work at Carpenter Oak and Woodland?I,m also prepared to come over and build someone an English stlye frame if there are any takers.I can design as well as build.Over to you justin pope <roobedootoo@yahoo.com> bath, U.K - Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 07:25:46 (EDT) I was fascinated with the Medieval Seige episode on Nova and would like to build a working model of the trebucher. Is anybody willing to send me a copy of the plans? Thanks. Keith <kranspot@home.com> Vancouver, BC Canada - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 10:29:50 (EDT) between august and january 2001 we will be based around mass./new england to increase our knowledge and experience. we seek contacts for events/projects/courses/frame study. will have some hand tools plus enthusiasm. adam and simon holmes <nics@ic24.net> isle of wight, england - Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 16:26:05 (EDT) I have purchased a lot on a golf course in New Orleans. While the outside must conform to the architectural standards of the community, the inside can be anything I choose. I am looking for an architect and contractor to build the interior out of post and beam construction. Regards Paul Reed <ptesi@hotmail.com> New Orleans, LA USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 20:44:09 (EDT) I am seeking input on the "Big Foot" 10" or "Big Boy" 14" worm drive saws. I would like the contact number for whoever is manufacturing these machines Thanks TFG!!! Best! Tom Pace <jomeokee@surry.net> Pinnacle, NC United States of America ! - Monday, July 10, 2000 at 17:23:20 (EDT) I would like to pursue a career in timber frame construction but I do not know where to start. Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thanks. Kevin Burns <christytheo@home.com> Ambridge, PA USA - Wednesday, July 05, 2000 at 18:07:05 (EDT) I am an aspiring Timber-framer looking for work/apprentiship in the West Virginia area-am willing to relocate.Woodwooking/furniture making experience, but looking to learn much more.Please contact with any info. Patrick <Prowla01@shepherd.edu> shepherdstown, WV USA - Monday, July 03, 2000 at 09:17:30 (EDT) I want to erect a Lindal cedar home on my lot in the 4-wheel drive beaches of Carolla, North Carolina (Outer Banks). Unfortunately I'm having problems finding a Post and Beam contractor. Do any of you know of one in this area? M.J. Fowler <mym@worldnet.att.net> Virginia Beach, VA USA - Saturday, July 01, 2000 at 11:51:01 (EDT) Hi. I am an apprentice timberframer new to the Portland, OR area. I'm trying to find local work, or others interested in timberframing. I have a few years experience in cutting, most tools and have raised about a half a dozen frames. Any e-leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gabriel Gabriel Lamberti <lambertig@hotmail.com> Portland, OR - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 14:25:51 (EDT) Hi! I am trying to find someone who has an antique log or timberframe barn for sale here in Minnesota. I would like to have it moved from your place to mine. I'd prefer 2000sq ft+ (including hayloft) Thanks! Dean Poll <cabintim@spacestar.net> Ely, MN United States - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 12:00:45 (EDT) Looking at building a timber frame home in the next year and need to know where to get my hands on some floor plans to review for ideas. Surfing the internet has produced only a few desirable results. Most related sites that I've found do not offer floor plans. Also need to know what timber frame builders are in NC. Help! Thanks in advance. Ray Richardson <ticketa@tangram.com> Cary, NC USA - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 12:00:22 (EDT) We are looking for a qualified engineer registered in Florida to review and stamp plans for a timber framed barn to be raised in the Bradenton area. Must have prior heavy timber experience. Thanks for any referrals. Bonnie Pickartz <info@goshenframes.com> Franklin, A US - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 11:13:30 (EDT) If anyone is interested in purchasing a Burmek Timber Joinery Component Cutting Machine, Type 270-3 complete with software, please contact me at 1-403-232-6220 for further information. Barry Nykyforuk <ngerri@home.com> Calgary, AB Canada - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 23:26:17 (EDT) Makita Chain Mortiser for sale. Contact me directly at 203 327-1439 or email me with questions. Mint condition. Thanks. Price Neg. Michael Martin <Timberframehouse@hotmail.com> - Monday, June 26, 2000 at 09:56:44 (EDT) We are constructing an oak timber frame and cannot find a suitably sized and priced chain morticer in the UK. Does anybody have one for sale or know of a good source in the US. Adrian Mapp <acmapp@rmplc.co.uk> Norwich, Norfolk United Kingdom - Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 17:17:32 (EDT) 26 year old german journeyman carpenter looking for timberframing work in western Canada this year. Got open employment letter and SIN. Thanks for replies. Alexander Faensen <ritzerkl@msn.com> Spokane, WA USA - Sunday, June 18, 2000 at 16:56:10 (EDT) Looking for companies working with an automated component cutter like Hundegger. I am familiar with these machinery and also with german framing CAD software. Looking for a job opportunity in the timber framing business. Got a german master´s degree and a green card. Thanks for your messages. Mike Scholl <m.scholl@web.de> Germany - Saturday, June 17, 2000 at 10:34:26 (EDT) I am the director of a small historic site and home museum in SE MAss.I have a pavilion project I'd like to discuss as a workshop or a project. I have a budget of 40K. I want it to be a group project. We are now using a tent for a meeting of 200 people. I would like to replace it with an open air pavilion in a round or octagaonal shape. Any interest? Charles Coombs <nsipower@yahoo.com> W. Barnstable, MA US - Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at 20:13:19 (EDT) I have a timber frame tobacco style barn that I am restoring in Hamilton, Oh which is in between Dayton and Cincinnati Oh. The grounhogs have tunneled under the stone frame, erosion occurred and the timber framing has moved. the roofline sags now. Is there anyone in the area that is a timberframer that works on small projects of this nature? I heard about the guild thru a course Barn Again!Rudy Christian was the guest speaker. I think I appreciate this timbers more than I used too. They look less like problems now including the barn. sue ellen king <eking10627@aol.com> columbus, oh usa - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 18:22:52 (EDT) Hey Michael Martin...e-mail me. I have your finished Miller's Falls, but lost your new adderss and e-mail. Bruce Bruce Hodson <stickbows@yahoo.com> Garettsville, OH USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 18:21:10 (EDT) For Sale: 100 year old Tobacco Barn located in Havana, Florida. Buyer must dismantle. All heart pine, siding, posts, beams, joists. Great Shape. For more info., Contact Dan at 850-562-6903 or cpg@nettally.com Dan Winchester <cpg@nettally.com> Tallahassee, FL US - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 11:51:32 (EDT) Looking for help to build a timberframe garage (small barn) using the hemlocks we just took down. E. Paul Wileyto <epaulw@vet.upenn.edu> Kennett Square, PA USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 09:24:49 (EDT) | ||||||||||
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