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I´m a 25years old wood-technician from germany. in 3.2000 im looking for a job in the USA. i´m qualified in production of windows,woodboxes,paletts,doors,etc, also in AutoCAD, Office2000, html. if you interested please mail me. cu andre Andre Tenk <Tenk2000@aol.com> Suedlohn, Germany - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 08:15:38 (EST) Although I just joined the Guild and I only know one other member (Tom Cundif) I already feel like part of one huge family. I'm new to Timberframing and can't wait to attend my first raising or workshop. I'd love to work full time as an apprentice somewhere in the Pacific Northwest/Alaska, Rocky Mountains or Northern Minnesota/Wisconsin. I look foward to meeting as many of you as I can. Until then best of luck and best of framing! Gerald Yungling <dharmabum@mciworld.com> Carbondale, IL - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 10:20:07 (EST) I am constructing an 18x36 P&B cabin on Bois Blanc Island . I'm using recycled, 100 yr old timbers from two old Michigan barns. I'm a rookie to the max. I've learned what I know from Sobon's books and others. If interested in this project let me know. Needless to say, any info that may help me would be appreciated. John Engel <Jeengel@hotmail.com> Auburn, MI USA - Monday, December 20, 1999 at 12:55:40 (EST) if you are interested in assisting with the raising and installation of a paneled tf home this march in eastern pennsylvania please e- mail to phazer@ptd.net. previous construction experience perfered. matthew troxell <phazer@ptd.net> lehighton , pa us - Sunday, December 12, 1999 at 19:41:16 (EST) it was great to help joel "co-director" mccarty and the guild raise the "office in the woods", but my husband whats to know where his hat is. kate nerrie <kate@bensonwood.com> walpole, nh usa - Wednesday, December 08, 1999 at 15:02:28 (EST) NON PROFIT PROJECT WANTED: Cowee Mountain Timber Framers School is looking for a project to do for non profit. The project would need to be no larger than around 24 by 28. Materials and the cost of the Cowee Mountain Timber Framers instructers would need to be paid. The frame would be cut in our school by our students. Any shipping and erection cost would also need to be paid. If anyone knows of a project that needs to be done please have them contact us. We are free to do this after christmas before spring. Thanks, Steve Smith 828 369 8186 Steve Smith <coweemtn@hotmail.com> Franklin, NC USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 08:48:38 (EST) GUYANA TIMBER FRAME TRIP: I have been in contact with a mission in Guyana SA about doing a Timber Frame in Guyana. This would not be a comercial trip. Everyone that went would pay thier expenses there. All food and board would be provided by the mission. I am looking for people interested in going on this trip. It would be a chance to learn timber framing in a exotic place full of adventure. The local people cut the timbers in the jungle then carry them out by hand, then load them on canoes and paddle them to the building site. Anyone interested in this trip please contact Steve Smith of COWEE MTN TIMBER FRAMERS SCHOOL. Steve Smith <coweemtn@hotmail.com> Franklin , NC USA - Friday, December 03, 1999 at 11:11:30 (EST) We are an architectural firm in San Francisco, Ca. looking for timber framers who would be interested in being involved in a winery project in Napa Valley. The timber frame portion of the project would be for the two fermentation buildings, each aproximately 6000 sq. ft. We will be using structural insulated panels for the roof and walls. Presently, we are in the design developement phase of the project and have selected a structural engineer. We are in a seismic zone 4 and need to work with someone who is familiar with those requirements or at least won't be surprised by them. Jan Pfuhl <jan@ba-architects.com> San Francisco, Ca. U.S. - Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 17:38:45 (EST) Hello, my name is Gentry Stevens, and I have recently come into the possession of an exceptionally nice, mid-19th century (1840's - 1850's) English style post and beam bank barn. It is approximately 60' long and 37' wide, and 30' tall. It has unbelievable handhewn virgin timber beams, including a 10" wide by 25' long by 2' thick center "humpback" style oak beam, numerous 18" by 2" by 10' planks w/square iron nails, and at least one 50' by 10" by 10" walnut beam. The building is in overall excellent condition, has over 3600 square feet of tongue and groove heart pine siding, a silo, two hay lofts, cattle pens, and copper lightning rods. It has a tin roof and tin siding covering the heart pine on three sides. The barn is not in disrepair, nor is it deteriorating. There are a couple of beams that may (and I stress "may") have to be replaced, but this would be extremely minimal. The ridge line on the roof is very straight, and the barn does not sag anywhere. The barn is located in Franklin County, Indiana, and I would like to sell it. Please contact me at gstevens@bonwell.com Thank you, Gentry Stevens Gentry Stevens <gstevens@bonwell.com> Brookville, IN USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 19:21:47 (EST) I have a Makita 7104 chain mortiser which I would like to sell. It is >> > approximatly 3 years old and I have cut 3 frames with it. I live in >> central >> > Maine and it has a limited market for this tool. If you have any >> suggestions >> > as to how to find someone who can use this tool, please contact me or >> pass >> > this message on to them >> > Thanks, >> > Vince Caron email jmiloc@mint.net I have a Makita 7104 Chain Morticer for sale. It is 3 years old, and I've cut only 3 frames with it. It is in excellent condition. It is a fine tool but it is used to little to justify keeping it. I do mostly commercial finish work.The demand for traditionally cut frames in central Maine is limited. they cost 1500. new, I'd like to get 1000. Thanks Vince Caron jmiloc@mint.net Vince Caron <jmiloc@mint.net> Newburgh, ME USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 17:33:00 (EST) greetz from germany Doopey <dummy@dummy.net> DE - Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at 10:28:52 (EST) I am student from Eastern Europe, and I am looking for summer job. I will be able to work up to four months. This activity will be legal, and covered by APEX USA, Inc. I have BSc in civil engineering and some experience. Now I study to get higher degree (P I am currently doing an apprenticeship with goshen timber frames in North Carolina,I have been here for 3 months and I am looking for a full time job with another timber framer. David Houghton <daveho43@hotmail.com> Franklin, NC U.S - Thursday, November 04, 1999 at 23:54:48 (EST) Hi , great site !!! we have some white oak timbers and would like to sell them. About enough for a couple of homes. we have started making some knee braces and joints. we also have some planks Shannon <gmjent@log.on.ca> Dobbinton, ont Canada - Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 10:36:05 (EDT) I am interested in a book about moving a timber frame barn. Or moving structures in general. If you have any information please let me know. thanks!!! A. Rosenbaum <asrosenb@yahoo.com> kalamazoo, MI USA - Monday, October 25, 1999 at 15:38:02 (EDT) My family owns timberland in Southwest Alabama with very large oak and other hardwoods, which may be ideal for oversized lumber used in timber frame construction. I know that some mills specialize in such lumber and want to find any in the southeast interested in buying ours. Marc Pelham Marc P. Pelham <MPPelham@aol.com> Mobile, AL USA - Monday, October 25, 1999 at 15:17:25 (EDT) Hi, my name is oliver rammersbach and I'm here in california. My occupation carpenter. with 14 years job experience in heavy timber work. i had my company in w.-germany and like to stay here. my mother is a american citizen. looking for a job to start. looking for a company that sponsor me. i hope to hear from you pretty soon. sincerely, oliver rammersbach Oliver Rammersbach <MGraeffaet@AOL.com> Garden Grove, CA Orange County - Monday, October 25, 1999 at 12:04:20 (EDT) I really enjoyed touring the site. We have just purchased 6 acres of land and want to build a barn with living quarters above. I am looking for websites or books that may have plans we could take a look at. If you know of anything please feel free to e-mail me. Thanks. Sarah Fairbrass <sara@pacificcoast.net> Victoria, BC Canada - Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 01:23:45 (EDT) I'm a architect with specific intrest in hardwoods out of Northeast U.S.A. for a art studio i'm constructing on my property. I have the structure detailed in a 3d wireframe model with all joints sized and detailed and wish to send the plans to reputable vendors in noted region only. Please Email recommendations for custom shops. I would expect shop-drawings prior to fabrication. David N. Brown <archfx@mindspring.com> Marietta, GA USA - Monday, October 18, 1999 at 23:40:15 (EDT) We need to learn as much about timberframing as we can before we start to build our house. We are old enough to know that it is much better to be taught than to fumble around and make mistakes. We can come to you anywhere in the lower fourty eight. We have a new Timberking B-20 that will come with us. Hopefully we can learn a lot and be quite helpful at the same time. We are in Oklahoma so that's about the middle of the country. We can be reached through e-mail at jeanfirs@flash.net or by phone at 972-671-6781 or 918-623-2138 Rick & Brenda Smith <Jeanfirs@flash.net> Okemah, Ok. U.S.A. - Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 12:38:57 (EDT) Looking for info on building my Timberframe in Portland OR next year when I retire. William Crist <wcrist1@earthlink.net> Merriam , KS - Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 00:00:38 (EDT) We live on a small farm in the suburbs of San Francisco. I am looking for carpenters who LOVE working with old wood and old structures. Our needs vary -- from maintaining an old barn& a brooder house, to remodeling two 1920s farmhouses which have been attached (one was moved to the site). Possibly, we will be erecting an old, small barn early next year. Please let me hear from you if you love what you do, are experienced and wll work in the East Bay. Anne Holding <greatoakranch@netvista.net> Lafayette, CA USA - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 14:46:01 (EDT) Must sell a 2 month old circular saw Mafell MKS 85S due to my removal to Germany. Will take over shipping costs. Mike Scholl <mikescholl@usa.com> San Jose, CA - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 00:42:51 (EDT) My wife and I are building a home in the livermore mountains, the majority of the structure will be comprised of ICF's but we would like very much to incorporate a timber frame low rise roof and cieling into the design, if your a Lic. Timber Framer I would very much like to talk with you, 510-569-7717. Calvin Bosma <cbosma@spd.usace.army.mil> Oakland, CA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 20:32:23 (EDT) Are you having trouble turning those home grown trees into good square timbers? let me help you, all you need is the will and some traditional tools. The effort is well worth while, you will be astonished at what you can create with your own hands, not to speak of the healthful exercise. The northern hewer richard casselman <richardc@mor-net.on.ca> morrisburg, on can - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 21:04:14 (EDT) great site. am looking for information on taking down and raising barns. a number of books have been published, but all seem to be out of print.i am not looking for contractors, but info on how to do the job, from beginning to end. any help would be greatly appreciated.thank you toby allen <ybot29@hotmail.com> conway, ar usa - Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 15:48:54 (EDT) I am very interested in trying to learn timber framing, but where do I start? I have found a few good books and I have started experimenting with my chainsaw. I am having trouble finding suppliers of the specialty tools that are required, if anyone can direct me to a business I would appreciate it. And finally I do intend on joining the guild, but will that help me to locate the means to learn the craft? Darvin Martin <dbmartin@mcmsys.com> MO - Saturday, October 02, 1999 at 23:25:51 (EDT) I am looking for a contractor to build a timberframe house in the Catskills, NY. The frame will be delivered at the end of November! Any leads are appreciated. Thanks,Cheryl Dubinick Cheryl Dubinick <DubinickC@aetna.com> new York, NY - Friday, October 01, 1999 at 16:40:25 (EDT) Hello from Chebeague Island, ME. We have two old post and beam barns out here on the island, and both need to be jacked up, with new cement posts placed underneath the structure. I have heard there is a new air bag process for raising structures. Most house movers will not come out to the island, and we are looking for books on traditional methods of cribbing, etc. The barns just need to be squared up, and they will go another 200 years. Please contact me via e-mail : jfkpt109@aol.com Jonathan KomLosy <jfkpt109@aol.com> Chebeague Island, ME USA - Friday, October 01, 1999 at 09:11:07 (EDT) | ||||||||||
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