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I am a (ex) timber framer from London, England and have ten days in New England over Christmas 2001 and New Year. What top timber frames should I make sure to visit - historic, new, public, private...?? Any suggestions welcome - contact me via jbusza@y ahoo.com David Young <jbusza@yahoo.com> Weston, MA - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 18:35:59 (EST) I need some basic timber framing tools. Presently, I have one Sorby Corner Chisel and a few smaller chisels. I know I need a slick and perhaps a 2" Sorby. I am putting up a 10' X 10' timber framed entrance to my house. The sides will remain open so th at the timbers may be seen. The front view I hope to look much like the entry to a covered bridge. What can you recommend and where can I get it? Mike Holbein <mikedi@familyvoice.com> Palmyra, NY USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at 22:17:41 (EST) I would like to build a timber frame house using wood from my property (red oak). What are the minimum purchases necessary to complete the job ie(band saw mill,edger,planer,etc.)?Is kiln drying an acceptable way to dry the beams? Are there books that t each a novice how to build a timber frame house from scratch? Randy Koch <fssns4@cs.com> Grass lake, MI USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 22:17:56 (EST) I am remodeling a section of a 1700's post and beam house and have found beam's in need of replacement. I am looking for someone to help me with new beam procurement and replacement. e-mail or phone 518-893-2547 tabor ellsworth <jtabor@nycap.rr.com> geenfield ctr., ny usa - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 09:45:21 (EST) I live in northern Illinois and everyone around me has a pole building and however this is easy to construct I thought that it would be fun to build a barn using timber frame construction but, I have no experince with this type of building. Any info. on tools or where to purchase the materials or any other advice would be greatly appreiciated. Thanks Bud Bud <budnkris@sannauk.com> Sheridan, Il USA - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 20:28:40 (EST) Hello, I am a young froggy man and I learn timber framing at school more as an engenere than a hand woorker. I seek a work experience for next summer wherever in the world. I went to Wa. last summer and I worked with Denis BUET who is member of your guild and who is my uncle. Befor I helped my father who is a timber framer in the alps. I start to understand english quite well but it is not perfect yet. If anybody have an idea to show me you are well come on my e-mail box. About your site, it is really helpfull for my studies and to dream of nice work. Thank you thery mutch Tom BUET <tom.buet@caramail.com> bourg saint maurice, FRANCE - Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at 12:23:53 (EST) Hello. I am looking for an entrance position in a Timber Framing company or an apprenticeship program. I have some background carpentry experience, BFA and incomplete degree in Engineering. Any advice will be greately appreciated. Ken <innoken@hotmail.com> Philadelphia, PA US - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 23:11:19 (EST) I am glad to see that people still appreciate this type of building. I am very interested in purchasing an old barn to convert into home. Would appreciate any advice. abby eckhardt <jeffabbyisaac@yahoo.com> bethlehem, pa 18020 - Friday, December 07, 2001 at 11:28:34 (EST) I was happy to see a site like yours. I am in and apprenticeship program right now and its wonderful we are working on a play house right now its going great... Well I just wanted to say your site is wonderful and I really enjoyed it thank you.. PS Br igette Brigette Kelly Ramos <brigetter72@hotmail.com> Spokane, wa USA - Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 16:27:37 (EST) Hi, I am looking for a timberframe building to erect on my tree farm. I am hoping to find something old, good condition and attractive to fit my needs. It will be multipurpose...mainly equipment storage. At Christmas I will sell Christmas trees out of it. I will need plenty of room for a salesfloor. I would like to finish a portion for office and a possible apartment. If you think you have something that will work for me, please send me your info and a photo. I am in the Northeast Ohio area. Rick Bender <rbender@benders.com> Wickliffe, Oh USA - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 00:05:00 (EST) Happy to have discovered that the TFGuild is still alive and active. Joshua <joshua@mail.com> - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 13:23:43 (EST) I recently visited a timberframe raising in Adrian, Michigan. Heartwood Timberframes was the builder. They made the raising a celebration and party atmosphere. It was really exciting because they gave us hard hats and a tour of the frame. PBS was f ilming the raise at the same time as I was there. The owner of the timberframe company was there answering questions. I would strongly recommend watching a frame being raised. Dennis Castalluccio <castalluccio@hotmail.com> Adrian, Mi USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 17:45:10 (EST) Keep up the good work "Exelent" Martin <nada@dan.com> - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 13:44:57 (EST) Hi I am looking for a timber framer around the Dorset area, Ontario Canada Doug Hoffarth <dhoffarth@home.com> Oshawa, on Canada - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 12:02:42 (EST) Not intended as advertising - but anyone interested in the position below can find out more about our company at www.hamillcreek.com Mike Pearson <mike@hamillcreek.com> Meadow Creek, BC Canada - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 09:31:21 (EST) Our company is expanding and we need another timberframe home designer. Some AutoCAD and design experience or education required. Must be willing to relocate to beautiful little town in the interior of BC. Anyone interested can email me a resume. Mike Pearson <mike@hamillcreek.com> Meadow Creek, BC Canada - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 09:27:27 (EST) I'm from England learning timber framing at the Island School Of Building Arts in Canada b.c. Am looking for work on Vancouver Island.I have also have a diploma in wooden boat building. thanks richard richard lloyd <rbl7@hotmail. com> gabriola island, b.c canada - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 01:39:21 (EST) I am interested in learning about alternatives to stress skin panels and would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who has insulated in a different way. Gil Anderson <gil_anderson@hotmail.com> Faribault, MN - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 16:23:48 (EST) i am searching for any information about mortise and tenon maschinery. Looking for websites in the usa canada and europe (germany finnland sweden etc.) thank you mark johnston <marionj@lightwave.bc.ca> crawford bay, b.c. canada - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 22:45:39 (EST) Congratulations!! the timberframe bridge over the Kicking Horse River in Golden is something for you guys to be very proud of. We were honoured to meet Ed and the guys at Jim Oseychucks the other week. Keep up the good work Brian & Susan Brian Scowcroft <bps@cpsc.ucalgary.ca> Canmore, AB Canada - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 13:19:59 (EST) I live in Tennessee and need to find a timber framing school/class/ or workshop somewhere in the southeast. If anyone knows of any please email me. Peace, Jon Jon Cable <cablejon@hotmail.com> Hixson, TN USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 12:07:07 (EST) I live in Tennessee and need to find a timber framing school/class/ or workshop somewhere in the southeast. If anyone knows of any please email me. Peace, Jon Jon Cable <cablejon@hotmail.com> Hixson, TN USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 12:06:25 (EST) Hi, my name is Scott Perse. I have been on this site before. It is great. I work for a company that sales reclaimed hand hewn beams. I am looking for 6 beams perferably douglas fir. Yet pine, larch would work as well. these must be the hand hewn. I nee d 10x10's yet 9x9's would work. I need 4 - 20', 1-17',1-16'. yes I am looking for beams with minimal mortise holes. Can anyone help me? 503-348-9825. Scott Perse <scott@endurawood.com> Portland, OR multnomah - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 16:24:41 (EST) Have Timbers, Can't Travel Greetings Timberframers! I have old growth Douglas Fir Timbers which were part of an old bridge. The dimensions are as follows: 5pc. 12"x10"x32ft. and 21pc. 12"x6"x12ft. Wooden pins were use, No metal fastenings. Beautiful straight, clear grain. My Father, Uncle, and Grandfather were all carpenters by trade. So I have an inherant appreciation for wood and the trees which produce it. It would be a sin to cut this up! Make me a fair offer. I am located in SE PA. Kevin Corrigan e-mail: pavana@erols.com (215) 598-8879 Kevin Corrigan <pavana@erols.com> Furlong, PA USofA - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 11:43:20 (EST) I am looking for a few good men to install timberframes and SIP's throughout the US. I will pay decent wages or sub-contract. $800-$1000 per crew day...crane is paid for. If interested email me back and come out to a raising in California now and one in New York this next month. Unlimited potential. Terry Klassen <owlridge@idmail.com> Chase, BC Canada - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 14:20:58 (EST) Excellent site....we are seeking a good source for log builders ....project coming up next spring. Terry Macmillan <tmacmill@t-landmark.com> Inverness, QC Canada - Monday, October 29, 2001 at 18:28:30 (EST) HI. I LIKE YOUR WEBSITE... KEEP UP THE GOOD JOB. BYE. SYLVESTER FLOORING <sylvesterflooring@stormloader.com> Chicago , il USA - Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 13:09:41 (EDT) Great site. I am starting on a project (house) that I hope will not be my undoing (my eyes may be bigger than my stamina) and the guild information has been very helpful. I am not sure if it will interest those in this profession, but i have access to a reasonably priced excellent quality Xerox 2510 36" wide engineering copier with stand, service manual and electric cutter. If this is something that may be useful in your s hop, send me an email and I can tell you more. Amy Hawkins <umhawkin@cc.umanitoba.ca> - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 23:29:19 (EDT) I am looking for plans or kit to build a timber frame park pavilion. I want to use it as a storage area and entertaining location but do not want it to look like a pole barn. I am sure everyone has seen pavilions in state parks with fireplaces, cooking areas etc. Please send me in the direction of suppliers, designers, or builders in central Arkansas, USA. Great web site, Thanks! Ken Ruck <subguns@swbell.net> Little Rock, AR USA - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 15:27:20 (EDT) Love this site....so much good information. I have a complete barn, built in 1897. Main timbers are hand-hewn 11x11x20', pine of some type. Beautiful, solid old things. There are 20-25 of the 20 footers...and more used as columns that are a bit shorter . Plus a ton of full 2" material. $6000.00 for the whole barn, or $8,000.00 if I take it apart. Call me at 425-417-3658 if you are interested, and I can send a digital picture. Thanks, Jeff Jeff Moore <twomoores@hotmail.com> Preston, WA USA - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 00:57:59 (EDT) Great website!i,m a carpenter and adventurer looking for 6 months work as a timber framer in america or canada.i learn,t my trade as a army engineer so i,m quite use to the cold and improvising i,m also a hard worker.I one day want to build my own timb er framed house in spain as my wife is spanish.she has her own house near the coast so if you take me on you,d get a free holiday and tour of europe,she`s also a great cook. stuart stothard <s_stothard@yahoo.com> chatham, kent england - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 22:28:05 (EDT) Very good site,excellent projects,congratulation. j.scherer <schererjozsef@yahoo.com> Budapest, Hungary - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 10:03:09 (EDT) Information about african Timber. www.congo-timber.com Peter Phongphaew <Peter-Phongphaew@congo-timber.com> Berlin, Germany - Thursday, September 20, 2001 at 05:04:41 (EDT) ...with the recent negative news and destruction on the East Coast,... it is reassuring that positive and good efforts by others continue. The wonderful creation of the new TimberFramed River Bridge by good people, you - the volunteers now in Golden, BC, are a tribute to the Guild, and all involved. Thank you. Chuck Doherty <ArchiTexDC@aol.com> Dallas,, TX USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 12:47:41 (EDT) i would like to purchase a dis-assembled barn and possibly have it erected as well on our property in rindge,nh. it will be set on a concrete slab and used for a personal woodworking shop. i am looking for a 2story with tall 1st floor like 12-14' high, and size to be 24-40' wide by 30-60' long. will consider most anything. please respond by email ajc@webryders.com al <ajc@webryders.com> rindge, nh - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 23:33:32 (EDT) Hello, I am looking for someone who would like to provide my family with a post and beam frame for our future home. We have a need for a four bedroom home to be erected on a five acre flat and cleared site. This home must be constructed in a cost effec tive manner. We are planning a two story center hall colonial with a salt box style roof and one twelve foot gable in front. A simple rectangle was choosen to make design and construction as easy as possible.I have rough drawings. Please Email me at < br> Allen R. Bersonnet <statinj@hotmail.com> Fruitport , MI USA - Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 22:10:40 (EDT) Can anybody help me, I have an old E-mail address of Jan Levandoski. I need to contact him. So send his present E-mail address to me. Thank you Maija Kairamo Maija Kairamo <maija.kairamo@kolumbus.fi> Helsinki, Finland - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 15:24:11 (EDT) I presently have a wood frame home in Savannah Tennessee that is in need of roof repairs. It is my intention to convert the roof framing to Timber framing design and in so doing expand the living area and room structure. Do you have any guild members t hat can work with me on the design and construction of this type? I can be reached by email (rcote@kwajalein.com) , phone (805-355-6906, 355-6077) or mail at J. A. Jones Const. Co., PO Box 8156, APO AP 96557. I am a construction supervisor that has been s tudying timber framing designs and construction in the far east for the past 15 years. Thanks you in advance for your help. r. j. cote <rcote@kwajalein.com> savannah, tn usa - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 17:30:47 (EDT) Cool site. Thanks Belton Mo <sdavis5558@usa.net> Shirley L. Davis, - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 00:22:06 (EDT) i am looking for work in australia, and am currently applying for residency. have 10 years experience in carpentry and joinery and work hard. i have city &guilds of london qualifications. i can do bench hand joinery and site joinery. paul hargreaves <thirdeyedesigns@aol.com> yorkshire, u.k - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 15:31:00 (EDT) I have a 20X50 post and beam barn in good condition for sale, chestnut, oak and pine, nicely aged. $4,000. I also have a large barn I would like help restoring, if there are any resources that are available, this barn need a partial tin roon, new concr ete floor under, new sashes for the windows, some sheathing repair and paint.....540-338-0606 Roger Lataille <rogerlat@aol.com> Lincoln, VA US - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 20:24:37 (EDT) Philadelphia Area I am building a 16' by 24' workshop. Looking to hire one or two experienced timber framers for help getting 4 bents assembled and raised before the bad weather. Will be renting small crane for raising. Luke Cabanel <LLCABANEL@aol.com> HUNTINGDON VA, PA UNITED STATES - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 11:29:11 (EDT) I am looking for timber framers in the Boston,MA area to frame a garage/workshop area downstairs,and office up stairs.Any help finding someone to do the job would be greatly appreciated. William Powers <pbillytracy@aol.com> Westborough, MA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 20:08:20 (EDT) Hi, this is Paul Denny. I left a message previously and failed to complete my e-mail. It is follows. Thanks .Paul Paul Denny <p_denny@hotmail.com> Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 22:59:58 (EDT) Hi, My name is Paul , i'm a kiwi [New Zealander] living in Vancouver and i'm very keen to get involved and work in timberframe constuction. Does anyone know of any timberframers in the greater vancouver region? I am willing to travel to raisings within a days drive. I am a qualified carpenter with 12 yrs in the trade and a wide range of experience. Please call on 604 988 8270 or e-mail. Thanks Paul Denny <p_denny> Vancouver, B.C. Canada - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 22:55:42 (EDT) we have just dismatled a large 40'x80' 54 bay timberframe barn with an excellent queen type timberframe that we wish to sell. Excellent joinery with fir beams built in 1899. the frame is straight and labeled with pictures. Anyone interested in purchasing for your retail store, home or other business? Rich Nelson <richnelson@geneseo.net> Cambridge, IL USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 16:41:20 (EDT) TIMBERFRAME RESTORATION - We need an experienced framer/restorer to assist us with repairs to a early 19th c. barn frame. Week and/or weekends in September. 2 hrs. from Boston. Email for further details. Christopher Woods <ccwoods1@hotmail.com> Plymouth, NH USA - Wednesday, August 01, 2001 at 11:26:38 (EDT) Attention timber framers, wanna bees, and timber designers: I'm helping organize a guild workshop for next summer in Wisconsin to cut a shelter building for a beautiful liberty bell replica at the Highground veteran's park in Neillsville, WI. Exact dat e is yet to be set; preliminary design is done; committment and enthousiasm is high! Looking for workshop participants and- importantly- a frame designer interested in getting some great exposure for his/her work. Contact me asap. Thanks! Chris Koehn <timberguides@koehn.com> Cascade, WI USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:15:55 (EDT) We are looking for a CT licensed Architech to draw up plans for a post and beam home that we want to build. Our town is requiring they are stamped by a CT engineer. Any suggestions? Mike <rpandiani@snet.net> CT - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 17:32:25 (EDT) I have 4 outbuildings with some great timbers and side walls that need to come down. I'm interested in anyone that wants to come, take the wood and assist with demolition. Please email at the address listed. Best Regards Steven Collins <sdcollins@usa.net> levering, MI usa - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 11:28:12 (EDT) I m looking for a Job in Amerika. 15 years experience in Marketing, PR, Promotion for Timber Construction, Timber Building Materials. I m also professional Webdesign. And I m special Timber Expert of african Timber. I working totaly 9 years in overseas. Peter Phongphaew <peter-phongphaew@web.de> Berlin, Berlin Germany - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 07:51:23 (EDT) Please check out our web site for pictures just posted of our recent "beginners" timber framing workshop held at the Sustainability Centre, East Meon, Hampshire, England. All of the persons shown in the group photo now understand and are proficient in the use and application of French scribe rule carpentry. Well done everybody! Ken Hume Ken Hume <ken@kfhume.freeserve.co.uk> Bramley, Hants. England - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 17:45:11 (EDT) I have been designing straw bale houses and now must learn more about timber frame as it is obviously gaining momentum. Robert at http://www.balewatch.com. Robert Andrews <e-bale@balewatch.com> Pueblo, Co usa - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 15:33:12 (EDT) I just built my timber frame house. I have information that you cannot do without if you are planning to build a timber frame house, call me at (661) 724-0074. Les Blenkhorn <trackydog@aol.com> Lancaster, CA USA - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 10:01:49 (EDT) I am looking for a reliable construction company to build a basement and frame a home as I will be contracting the building of my home. If anyone works in S.Jersey and would be able to give me a price for plans I have, please contact me at Wavvdavv@ao l.com. Thank You David <wavvdavv@aol.com> Vineland, nj usa - Friday, July 06, 2001 at 16:33:42 (EDT) i,m looking for a carrer change,i've been woking with wood all my life but neever trid to make a living doing it.right know i'm a production rigger wich i just found out my be helpful to the industry.i'm a hard worker wiyh many skills send help. thanks chris chris <caudy@earthlink.net> stone mountan , ga usa - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 01:54:58 (EDT) We are builders of woodframe energy efficient homes which are built to meet the winter conditions of the North West Territories,Canada. We focus on reclaiming body heat of the building occupants and the utilisation of other heat sources which in the p ast has been ignored. The air inside the homes is usually cleaner, and therefore healthier, than the air outside the building envelope. All of our homes come with a ten year mortgage at just 1% interest. Our buildings are only available in the United Kin gdom and we would be pleased to hear from all sub-contract trade companies with experience in the woodframe home industry. Please contact us at; http://www.onepercentmortgages.20m.com Thomas F. Ryder <ryderinvestments@yahoo.ca> Liverpool, Lancs England - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 14:47:31 (EDT) I am looking for timber framing work this summer. I am currently in western u.s.a but will travel anywhere the work is. I have raised 7 frames and worked on 3 in a shop. Will also show up for raisings with short notice. David David Houghton <davehoughton@hotmail.com> u.s.a. - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 19:46:02 (EDT) seeking an old wooden structure so as i may dismantle for the wood so as i may build my own home , to not be sold ever nor for any profit whatsoever john curry <curry-wimberley@excite.com> wimberley, tx usa - Tuesday, June 26, 2001 at 07:45:34 (EDT) i have a barn age 1930 size 60x60 45 feet tall. framing is hard wood i belive maple. im not suer what to do the walls are starting to buckle. i was wondering if any one bought them if you could help me out that would be great and also what kind of pric e they would pay for and old barn charles walsh <walsh1@web-unwired.net> huntsburg, ohio geauga - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 18:31:44 (EDT) I am looking for anyone in Minnesota who might be interested in helping me put up a cabin next summer near Bemidji. The main building will be approx 16x30 w/ a sleeping loft and porches on the gable ends. I am also looking to erect a sauna/bath house. I am not adverse to working with construction firms, but would prefer working with a craftsman who is looking for some extra work. If anyone is interested let me know. I also have one question: For Northern MN, what would your wood of choice be for the structure? Thanks -- Susan Susan <yerhot@yahoo.com> Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 14:54:42 (EDT) i have just purchased a farm that has an old barn that is about 30X60 and am interested in timbering it out. how do i find people interested in doing that? angelo bavetta <abavetta@ccpl.carr.org> westminster, md usa - Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 21:16:15 (EDT) I found several framers that would be willing to build the barn for us..Thank you Linda Beckley <lindabeckley@myexcel.com> New Boston, NH USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 19:18:38 (EDT) RESPONSE to post below. I do not know anything about this situation but I do know that in my expeirience sometimes you have to pay for part of the work when getting volenteers together. Volenteer work is great but many times they are just unable to han dle a job, in this case someone needs to be paid to get the job done. Steve Smith Cowee Mtn Timber Framers Steve Smith <ncfarm@hotmail.com> Franklin, NC USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2001 at 14:30:05 (EDT) i enjoyed your site, and the way you guys stick together. what a group. i would like to attend a class.some people i know did work at your farm project john crane <parasbbb@aol.com> providence, ri us - Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at 22:50:40 (EDT) my husband and i are moving back to colorado, for the last year and a half i have been designing custom timber frames with a company in rhode island, and have recently been accepted into the master of architects program at the university of colorado - denver. timber framing is my passion, working with the craftsmen, and the materials is my media, i would like to continue to design, and be a part of a timber framing team while i pursue my masters degree---does anyone have any suggestions? thank you for your time! Heather Bock <hezra_bock> Little Compton, RI USA - Saturday, June 02, 2001 at 09:17:47 (EDT) I'm looking for an experienced carpenter to raise a 19th century barn I had taken down last year. I'm in southern NY, Rockland County. Thanks. Tedd Blood <tedd@copyleft.net> Chestnut Ridge, NY USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 14:25:40 (EDT) Hi! I am Konrad. I am looking for a Job as a Timber framer in Canada. I would like to start as soon as possible until the end of Oktober 01. I made an aprenticeship in Germany for three years. After that I worked for ten Months in France and 5 Months i n England. There I worked in a Timber Framing Company called "Carpenter Oak and Woodland Co.Ltd. , Oak Frame Buildings". At the moment i am in Ottawa, so if somebody in Ontario or the rest of Canada is looking for a good Carpenter for this Summer, please contact me under my E-mail-adresse. Konrad Boehringer <Konrad.Boehringer@gmx.de> Berlin, Berlin Germany - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 13:28:12 (EDT) I have spent hours searching for a company to supply a substantial timber-frame double garage with room over. I would appreciate help in tracking down, either in U.K. or elsewhere. John Hassard <pjhassard@operamail.com> Surrey, England - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 16:58:45 (EDT) Some Trebbies may, but some may not be aware that Trebuchets have a microculture all thir own, from tabletoppers to punkin chunckers to reenactors to builders of full scale siegecraft. This culture is well represented here on the web use your serch eng ine to look for siege engines ~ Some wonderful photos can be found @ http://members.iinet.net.au/~rmine/middel.html Ferrous Pegs <FerrousPegs@hotmail.com> USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 20:33:35 (EDT) Anyone know of software making the drawing of joinery to prescribed specs easier? Bruce Hodson <stickbows@yahoo.com> Garrettsville, OH USA - Tuesday, May 08, 2001 at 19:40:46 (EDT) I live in Portland Oregon and have dismantled several barns. I have past up other barns do to the lack of storage space for this wonderful lumber. I am looking for a market for the siding and timbers that I reclaim. I get some hand hewn and some sawn timbers. most of it is fir. I would appreciate any information on how to market this great stuff. I also want to build a home from a barn frame but I need more knowledge on engineering and rebuilding the frame to current building codes and standards. Scott Perse <heloffytr@aol.com> portland, or usa - Monday, May 07, 2001 at 00:21:18 (EDT) cool site hemanth <dthworld@hotmail.com> chenai, tn USA - Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at 05:01:56 (EDT) Anyone available about the first of June in Central Pennsylvania to dismantle a 25X50 barn and leave all wood on site. I plan to build a house on its foundation, reusing the beams, siding, flooring, etc. If not, can anyone recommend a good web site s howing the "how-to" stages of barn dismantling. By the way, if I try it myself, the barn may be for sale by mid-summer after I fall to my demise. :-) Mark Alexander <buzzard52@Hotmail.com> Mifflinburg, PA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 09:33:24 (EDT) Please note that my 2001 Timber Frame Course will be held at the Permaculture Centre located in East Meon, Hampshire between the 23rd June and 1st July. This course is aimed at beginners and we will be working with sweet chestnut converted on site to p roduce a small demonstration timber frame building. We will be camping on site but will have the use of toilets, showers and restaurant facilities in the sustainability centre. Places are limited with only 2 currently remaining. East Meon has many medieva l timber frame buildings dating from as early as 1350 and opportunities to explore same feature in the agenda. Course costs £150. Book now ! Email me for further details or call (44) 1256 881344. Ken Hume <ken@kfhume.freeserve.co.uk> Bramley, England - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 03:02:55 (EDT) Dear guys, I'm looking for a sample of larch for our students here in Hong KOng. It 's very to find the supplier here in Hong Kong who knows "larch". Could anyone send me a small piece of larch wood please. many thanks. Helen <helenlau@cuhk.edu.hk> Hong Kong, China - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 04:53:20 (EDT) I enjoyed reading comments about timberframe house building. I am interested in supplying timberframes for houses and barns. If anyone has any information or suggestions, please contact me. I live in southern Ohio, USA. Otway, OH USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 09:55:54 (EDT) i am looking for work timber framing in new england this summer.i am currently a third year apprentice in a four year apprenticeship program in the carpenter's union in ny city.any leads would be greatly appreciated. erin <eyre@popmail.com> brooklyn, ny - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 13:02:39 (EDT) Cool Site. Thanks. Jim Robinson <SemiBarbaricYawp@hotmail.com> - Monday, April 09, 2001 at 20:52:34 (EDT) We are interested in contacting builders and contractors experienced in timberframe construction that work in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. We are working with a number of timberframe manufacturers, but would like to consider using a local, at least in market area,team to assist us with the construction of our chosen plan and package. This assistance could cover any phase, or combination of phases, of the construction from lot preparation to finish work. Please contact me via e-mail at dhix son@mindspring.com. Will Hixson <dhixson@mindspring.com> Pikeville, TN USA - Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 11:42:40 (EDT) What does timber framing pay? I have 20 years experience in woodworking and have just started timber framing as a payed apprentice for a good, stable company in western Washington state. I'm getting $10/hr for the first two week trial period and will be negotiating wages for a permanent position. I would like to hear from craftsman about wages in Washington and in other places. Thanks Michael O'Neal <monealwalrus@aol.com> Bellingham, WA USA - Saturday, April 07, 2001 at 22:30:51 (EDT) I am looking for working drawings of continental style double glazed French doors.Please email me with any ideas of sites, publications or whatever.. Madeline Coles <madmade@applonline.net> Whitstable , UK - Sunday, March 25, 2001 at 05:08:56 (EST) we have a large old barn that we need taken down. does anyone know who would do this and also pay us for the wood please e-mail me at scsdss@aol.com dan <scsdss@aol.com> grand rapids, mi us - Monday, March 19, 2001 at 17:47:58 (EST) Just surfed in … interesting site scott henson <info@frbodirect.com> Orlando , FL USA - Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 18:37:00 (EST) Looking for someone to design a frame plan with beam list for an addition to our 300 year old house, on an old stone foundation. Also, looking for someone to hire for 1-2 weeks in Aug. 2001 to help with joinery, someone in the business with own tools ( we have chisels and saw). We are in southeastern MA, and will feed you well!(and put you up if necessary). Lisa Dufresne <hhsoapworks@mediaone.net> Middleborough, MA USA - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 11:49:31 (EST) I am looking for information on covered bridges. I need plans, construction methods, or any other useful information. Thank you. Allen Murphy <AllenM8731@aol.com> Stillwater, OK US - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 19:59:50 (EST) I am in the antique flooring business and have recently aquired 50 doug fir beams that measure 5 1/2 " x 13" x 18' to 21'. I don't want to use them for flooring, do they have any value for timber framing? If any one is interested or can advise, please call or e-mail Greg 703 293 9695 or kingsarrow@prodigy.net. Thanks Greg Reiter <kingsarrow@prodigy.net> Oakton, VA USA - Monday, March 12, 2001 at 18:26:07 (EST) I need House plans for a timber frame house and names of those who know how to build this type of house. I am in the north east part of Ohio. Thanks Steve Steve <Ali1657@aol.com> Suffield, Oh USA - Wednesday, March 07, 2001 at 22:59:15 (EST) I am interested in finding blueprints for a timber framed barn (Queen Post, approx. 30x50). This is a project set to begin in the summer. I do not have the experience to draw such a frame including typical joint details, although I do have the experi ence of building a few of these structures. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks- Doug Douglas DeGrappo <degrappoandfekete@mediaone.net> Portsmouth, NH USA - Monday, March 05, 2001 at 20:47:28 (EST) Apprenticeship wanted: I am looking for an experienced woodworker to share his or her knowledge of hand tools, joinery, etc.--emphasis in timberframing. I am new to the craft (read unexperienced), but a hard worker and eager to learn. Peter Anchorage, AK USA - Sunday, March 04, 2001 at 19:47:39 (EST) Great website.... I'm looking for someone who salvages OLD BARNS in Maryland (estern shore) or Delaware. Had a good experience in 1996 helping a friend build a timber framed addition to his home. Glenn McComas <mccomas@shore.intercom.net> Queenstown, MD USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 13:26:24 (EST) Hello, I am looking to be a timber frame architech. I have built two timber frames strutures. Read Benson's books and others. I feel as those still a child in the world of timber framing. If you have any infomation how someone could become a timber fra me architect, either through a college, school or apprentice. Please contact me at dannymnc@hotmail.com Thank you, have a great day Dan McGuire <dannymnc@hotmail.com> Springdale, Wa USA - Monday, February 26, 2001 at 17:27:32 (EST) I have been given your name by Chuck Wentworth of Timber frame solutions, >> hope you can help. >> Do you know of any places in the uk who could help me with the >> following/or >> >do you have a franchise here? >> >I am looking for a Alpine lodge type design which encorporates a >> >living/dining area with open plan kitchen in all moderate size. Bathroom >> >(8x10ft) and (10ft/12ft)x2 bedrooms on ground floor. 1st floor being an >> open >> >plan master bedroom (obviously smaller than ground to take into account >> of >> >roof). The property needs a large verander/porch area on ground level to >> the >> >front door, a small verander from 1st floor master bedroom. >> >I was looking for a log build but do you have anything that you can >> >recommend. >> I also understand that you are very keen on renewable energy in the US, do >> you encorporate this in the building of homes? Stuart Hellard <stuart.hellard@bbc.co.uk> Cardiff, wales united kingdom - Thursday, February 22, 2001 at 11:29:41 (EST) Going to be building a timber frame home later this year in Millville, MA. Looking to get quotes from electricians and plumbers that have done a Timber Frame home before. Having a lot of difficulty finding someone with experience. Can anyone help?Serene <MVear@webtv.net> Blackstone, MA USA - Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 21:50:00 (EST) learned alot about the guild from your site nice site. sam <qwez22@aol.com> brooklyn, ny usa - Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 12:06:16 (EST) I want to build on the West coast of New Zealand (south Island). Do you know if their is a timber framer's guild in New Zealand? Or engineer Contacts? Any contacts regarding New Zealand would be much appreciated. Dave Haddow. <woofy@world-net.co.nz> Westcoast, New Zealand - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 22:55:53 (EST) I am looking at building a post and beam house in MN and are wondering if their is anyone in this area who already has a home that i can look at or a contractor in this area that builds post and beam homes.Thanks Kelly Bemboom <bemboom@ecenet.com> Milaca, MN USA - Wednesday, February 07, 2001 at 13:26:04 (EST) We are planning our retirement home to be built in about 4 to 7 years. Does anyone know of a free downloadable CAD program that specializes in Timber Frame homes. Nothing really fancy but nothing that is a waste of time. Your comments are appreciated. Thank you. awa@PST9000.com Sandy Anderson <awa@PST9000.com> Edmonton, AB Canada - Saturday, February 03, 2001 at 21:48:00 (EST) Hello.. I salvage old barns all over the Northwest, mostly to save and re-use the siding. However, I always end up with a large amount of big beams....mostly Doug-Fir and some Pine. I don't have a market for these beams, and I would like to pass them on to buil der's at low cost. If anyone is interested, please email me and I will get back to you. Thanks, Jeff 425-222-6497 Jeff Moore <twomoores@hotmail.com> Preston, WA USA - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 12:19:03 (EST) I'm a writer interested in writing about (an therefore attending and participating in) a barn raising basically anywhere in the US. I'm having a hard time finding out if there are any. Does anyone have any hints on where I could look, or do you yours elves know of any barn raisings? I'd appreciate any leads. Many thanks, Laura Raedle lraedle@hotmail.com Laura Raedle <lraedle@hotmail.com> Chicago, IL USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 16:00:04 (EST) Thank you to those who have taken an interest in our project since our first posting in 1998. Our Trust is restoring a 450 year old timber frame building in Coventry. The 2 million pound project is now underway and you will be pleased to hear that we w ill commence phase 2 in April. If any of you are visiting the UK the invitation still stands for you to come and visit us. Kevin Noble <sponend@geocities.com> Coventry, UK - Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at 07:35:59 (EST) Hello There I wonder if you can help me. I am Chairman of a local history group in Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands UK. We are trying to trace the whereabouts of our former manor house - Wollaston Hall - which was dismantled and sent to America, we believe to Ea stern Pennsylvania, around 1927. Wollaston Hall stood overlooking the works of John Bradley & Co where the 'Stourbridge Lion' locomotive was made in 1828. So far we have been able to substantiate that the hall - a timber Tudor building - was bought by an American, dismantled, and exported to Eastern Pennsylvania, we believe, sometime in 1927 or possibly in 1928. The Hall bears the date 1617, carved into one of the main timbers over its front door. Would it be possible to have a message about our search posted somewhere so that it could reach as many people as possible? It would also be helpful if we could have addresses/contacts/e-mail addresses for History groups or societies, especially ones in t he Eastern part of Pennsylvania, to whom I could forward this enquiry directly. I can supply photographs of the Hall by e-mail. I would be grateful for any help/advice you could give me. We find it impossible to believe that, if there is any truth to this story, there is not someone somewhere who may know something about this buildin g. One of the many stories concerning it is that is was the first such export of a building from the UK to the USA. Could you also cc any e-mail to my home on:- paul.collins@yesit.co.uk Thank you in advance. Dr Paul Collins Dr Paul Collins <paul.collins@yesit.co.uk> Wollaston, UK - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 10:01:37 (EST) I am a timber framer in Eastern Ct. and am considering cutting my next frame out of native ash. There is a good supply of quality ash locally. Does anyone have any experience/opinions using this wood for a post and beam frame? I would be very intereste d in any comments. Thanks. Robert Benjamin <bobbenj@earthllink.net> lebanon, ct usa - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 17:45:29 (EST) We have just purchased a lot west of Houston and would like to build a timber frame home. Are there any timber frame design/build companies in the Houston, TX area ? Randy Hagel <rankarh@msn.com> Houston, TX USA - Sunday, January 28, 2001 at 09:15:07 (EST) I am planning a major rehab on an small old house in southeartern Mass. I am interested in info , who can help me with rehab; plan, cost estimate and the construction work as well? D. Sullivan <dansullivan@adelphia.net> Carver, ma 02330 - Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 06:47:33 (EST) We are planning to retire and move to central Pennsylvania later this year and would like to acquire a timberframe house. Short of buying land and going thru all the rigors of having a TF home built, it would be nice to find one on the resale market. W e would need between 3000 to 4000 sq.ft.home. A smaller sq ft would be OK if added rooms would be easy to do. Does anyone out there know a good source of info for Timberframe home resale market. Some of the realtors we have contacted try to get us interes ted in other types of homes but we really have our heart set on a Timberframe house that meets our requirements. Ray & Judy Andraka Ray Andraka <randraka> Laurel, MD USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 18:56:16 (EST) Happy to have discovered that the TFGuild is still alive and active. Attended the Troy/RPI eastern Confernce many moons ago. My less than perfect 1720's, (Becket, Mass.) TF home is still standing in it's new location just outside Saratoga Springs, NY. Anyone interested in attemping a re-construction of an original English frame, feel free to drop me a line for the "real story" of this romantic endeavor. RW Rod Wheeler <shakerj279@aol.com> West Charlton, NY USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 15:02:09 (EST) Hello, my name is Neil Rapoza. I am currently attending the University of New Hampsire as a civil engineering major. We have recently been given an assignment in timber design class to research the different design criteria used in various parts of t he country and I drew Nebraska. I am posting this in an attempt to obtain the following information regarding the regulations and design specifications in the state of Nebraska: Design ground snow load (psf): Design wind load (psf): Type of timber used: Type of project: Any information provided would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Neil Rapoza <njr@cisunix.unh.edu> Durham, NH USA - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 13:53:31 (EST) i am a interested in timber framing and i do not know where to begin. i am moving to florida soon and will be looking for work in the building field. however, i have helped build these so called houses that are being built today and i was not impress ed. what can i do to start a career in timber framing? who can i call? i will be florida for a little while but will go where i have to to learn. thank you peace cliff davis cliff davis <cliffmdavis@aol.com> warrenville, il us - Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 13:51:15 (EST) Hello from coastal b.c. I have been a guild member for 8 years or so and really enjoy the activity on this site . I have been considering teaching a beginners course for timber-framing , if anyone is interested please drop me a line . I also have acces s to lovely timber and will cut and assembly your frame ,panel and finishing too.I would love to cut and ship a frame to some warm country .. (australia ??) thanks hugh hugh barton <hubee@island.net> cortes island, b.c. canada - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 01:14:36 (EST) I'm building in s.e. alaska in spring(hopefully) and i'm looking for sawmills in this area that might produce the size timber i need. Would it be easier to ship it up from the northwest? Any help or info would be wonderful. thanks. C P cpintozzi@hotmail.com chris pintozzi <cpintozzi@hotmail.com> atlanta, ga. usa - Thursday, January 11, 2001 at 06:18:16 (EST) >> do you know of any timber frame schools in bc canada or near by? >> which is considered the best in North America? top 5? yaya balinci <yaya@telus.net> vancouver, bc canada - Tuesday, January 09, 2001 at 04:04:58 (EST) My apologies to those of you who tried to reply to my previous message dated January 5th 2001, I was looking for workshops, schools or apprenticeship programs in the BC area. I just realized that my email address was not correct. I'm not that big on computers so once again, I'm sorry and please try to resend! Thanks, Louis.. Louis <Louis_Seguin@telus.net> Nanaimo, BC Canada - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 16:11:09 (EST) Does anyone know of any timberframing school, workshops or apprenticeship programs in the British Colombia area? Thanks. Louis <Louis Seguin@telus.net> Nanaimo, BC Canada - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 20:37:16 (EST) Hi everybody, I have recently graduated college from the University of Vermont with a degree in Environmental Studies and Anthropology. I am currently looking for a timber framing apprenticeship. If anyone is interested in giving a hardworking, depen dable, and serious minded person a chance please get in touch with me. I would also appreciate any information in regards to becoming a apprentice. Thanks. Steve Gerencser <gerencser@excite.com> Cheshire, CT U.S - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 15:24:29 (EST)  Back to Guestbook Archives
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