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I am building a timber frame home and need a source for good 1" oak pegs. I am considering making my own but would prefer to buy some good 1" dowel stock. Second, I need to know what your latest for a sealer for the timbers and a good source for the product. can you tell me where i can get Black Locust Timber that is dried down to 21% for use in pegs in a covered bridge job? Thanks James Galipault <JGalipault@aol.com> Greenfield Ma. - Thu, 28 May 1998 19:58:44 Where can someone find information on the internet regarding beam design data. All I can find in my books on timber framing is tables for up to 18 foot lengths. What about longer beams? I can't find anything on the internet, unless of course I want to pay out the Wazoo for it. And I don't believe the National Forest Products Association is even on the internet, at least I can't locate them. Any help woul dsurely be appreciated. Wayne Hunter <healthy-home@mindspring.com> White, Georgia - Thu, 28 May 1998 18:57:15 I am looking at building a timber frame home and am trying to see if it is economically feasible. Keeping my frame simple and using stress skin panels is there a magic number that can be used to estimate the costs of these two items? I am building in eastern Ontario. Regarding your FAQs, Algonquin College in Perth, Ontario offers a heritage carpentry course that deals with timber frame construction, they also have a stone mason program. the phone # is (613) 267-6580. tom michelich <> Oxford Mills, On - Wed, 27 May 1998 12:31:32 I'm looking for information on Hawkendale Angles (I'm sorry if I'm spelling this wrong). I'm a draftsman for Big Sky Insulations in Belgrade, MT. My boss, Randy, asked my to check your website. Appriciate your help, and your website! Dave Johnston <bsi@in-tch.com> Belgrade, MT - Wed, 27 May 1998 09:20:47 I am in the process of dismantling a 200 year old 40 x 60 post and beam barn in South Western Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh). The barn has partially collapsed and approximately 50% is salvageable. I am looking for help in dismantling the intact portions which consist of 40 foot beams resting on 15 foot high posts, with the roof trusses resting above. I have access to a labor force and crane but am searching for technical expertise in safely dropping the structure intact. Matt Cochran <cochranm@ttnus.com> Oakdale, Pa - Tue, 26 May 1998 13:12:58 can you add a timberframe construction on to an existing building? We are considering buying a piece of lake property with a 24' X 26' one room cottage with a full walk out basement. Beverly Floyd <bev5020@javanet.com> Leverett, MA - Tue, 26 May 1998 How can I locate architects knowledgeable about timber-frame structures in the northern Illinois region? Visited your website for the first time today. Marvellously well-kept site! I was impressed with the thoroughness with which you maintained links to everything and provided full information about yourself and your activities. Feryall Moore <feryall@uic.edu> Sun, 24 May 1998 My wife and I are looking at a barn in Central Pa for sale for relocation. We are doing this as a green thing, no new trees cut and saving the barn from salvage and the flooring saw. It seems to be in fare shape but I have some worries about power post beetle and mold-funges. Also, I am looking for a framer in Northen Va. for the rasing. 1) So the question is how do you check and treat destructive pest? 2) Any framers or barn savers around my neck of the woods (still with a few timbers because we are saving a tree or two)? 3) Is there a treatment for a timber frame nut who would like to save a barn? (No watching the T.O.H. barn show will not work I have a copy on tape.) Stephen & Pam Christensen <goosecrk@erols.com> Leesburg, Va - Sun, 24 May 1998 00:54:32 NEW WEB SITE sited. Check out this new timber frame web site. It is called timber framing magazine on line. Lots of small atrticles on timber framing. Ckeck it out at ( http://www.timberframingmagazine.com ) John USA - Monday, May 18, 1998 at 15:18:24 (EDT) I am planning to build a tree story timber frame house. Is there anyone who have done this? I would very much like to buy drawings? Lennart Pranter <pranter@swipnet.se> Dalby, SK Sweden - Friday, May 15, 1998 at 16:21:18 (EDT) I am a log builder in Australia, and have an opportunity to employ two expert Timber Framing carpenters, and kick off a business here in Oz creating Timber Framed homes. I was wondering if anyone could supply magazine quality photos of a high end home for me to use to advertise with in Australia? I will of course acknowledge the builder of the home, and indicate that we can build this type of home. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tracy Wakefield <drlogs@compuserve.com> Warrimoo, NSW Australia - Thursday, May 14, 1998 at 18:18:21 (EDT) For sale: Makita chain mortiser.Excellent condition $950 email or call 409-569-8151 Rusty King <meris@lcc.net> Nacogdoches , Tx - Thursday, May 07, 1998 at 13:24:56 (EDT) Your site contains many interesting tidbits. As I am self taught (except for Tedd Benson's books...a major help), I have used mostly traditional methods of carving: utilizing chisels, a slick and a brace. I've noticed that the Makita Chain Mortiser is a hot selling item. Is this mortiser industrial enough to be used for carving a red oak frame with some seasoned timbers? Or should I, too, be looking for a used Maffel mortiser? Aaron Peters <aaron.peters@wku.edu> Bowling Green, KY USA - Wednesday, May 06, 1998 at 13:27:05 (EDT) We're looking to build a timber frame house on a lake in Harvard, Massachussetts this summer 1998, and need as much guidance as we can get. We would be very interested in hiring an independent timber framer. John Byrne <jabyrne@research.att.com> Harvard, MA US - Monday, May 04, 1998 at 22:20:17 (EDT) Volunteers needed to help out building a ten bent house near New Platz NY. This house is being built by volunteers just like you and in the process reviving the "community spirit" of the past. It is how timber frames used to get built. Truth be told I can not do it alone so if you can spare a weekend to lend a hand I would appreicate the assistance. Beginners are welcomed as there is much to do at all skill levels. Give me a call to learn more. (212) 865-7571 Michael Martin <armor@tiac.net> New Paltz, NY Ulster - Friday, May 01, 1998 at 11:38:21 (EDT) Joel and I are planning on building a timber frame home in Whitehorse Yukon in the summer of 1999. Are there any local people in the Yukon who have experience building timber frame homes or own one? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Trish and Joel Luet <trish.luet@gov.yk.ca> Whitehorse, YT Canada - Thursday, April 30, 1998 at 15:42:34 (EDT) I will be building a timber fame home on lake superior this fall. Trying to seek as much information as I can get. Thanks for some good info. John Morrison <emorriso@up.net> Grand Marais, MI Alger - Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 19:38:49 (EDT) I will be building a timber fame home on lake superior this fall. Trying to seek as much information I can get. Thanks for some good info. John Morrison <emorriso@up.net> Grand Marais, MMI Alger - Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at 19:37:08 (EDT) We are planning to build a timber frame addition on a restored family farm house (using old barn timbers). We would appreciate any information on framers or other timber frame resources in the midwest and especially in the Kansas City area or Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska or Illinois. Todd Graves <prosecut@gvi.net> Kansas City, MO USA - Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at 23:23:06 (EDT) I love your website! I'll be checked back on a regular basis. My husband and I are trying to locate a timber frame company that is willing and interested in doing a hybrid timber frame home with a gambrel roof. We just recently spoke to an architect to do a stick frame after contacting one local company that didn't express interest in doing a "small" job. The feeling was that they like the $200,000+ jobs, etc. Please contact me if you are, or know of, a company that does hybrid timber frame homes. Our home will be an approximately 40 x 44 gambrel structure with a cathedral ceiling in the timber-framed portion estimated at 40 x 20. Thanks! Yvonne Mehlenbacher <YvonneM@uno.cc.geneseo.edu> Wayland, NY Steuben - Friday, April 17, 1998 at 13:26:18 (EDT) We would just like to say thank you to all of those TFG members who have taken an interest in our project to restore a row of 600 year old timber frame buildings here in Coventry. The Black Swan Terrace Project is a 1.2 million pound scheme to turn a row of mediaeval houses (built in 1390) into a high-tech community facility and musuem. Many TFG members have visited our website at http://members.tripod.com/~AD1390 and have sent us messages of support. We would like to invite you all to visit our scheme. If any of you are travelling to the UK this summer and are passing close to Coventry simply send me an email and we will arrange a guided tour. Thanks again. Kevin Noble <sponend@geocities.com> Coventry, UK - Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 05:34:04 (EDT) I wasn't able to do this in person, but I would like to publicly thank the Mullen family for their hard work and dedication in making the Effinger Project such a wonderful event for those of us that attended. The food was always hot and on time and the only thing Mrs. Mullen didn't provide was warmth on those chilly nights (but, I didn't ask). Grigg's behind the scenes organization made all the components come together as well or better than our joints. I would also like to thank all the professional framers who willingly provided their expertise to those of us wanting to learn. I hope to see you all next year on another project. Chris Adcock <wgengr@ci.danville.va.us> Danville, Va USA - Friday, April 10, 1998 at 15:08:44 (EDT) What a wonderful experience it was for our students here at Effinger to be able to witness such dedication, expertise and cooperative spirit as your group demonstrated over the past few days. We'll all remember it for quite a long time!! Good luck on your future adventures! Connie Bissett Librarian-Effinger Elementary School Connie Bissett <cmbisse@rcs.rang.k12.va.us> Lexington, VA USA - Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 15:05:45 (EDT) I am dismantling an 1880 P&B barn in MA to be reassembled at a new site. I want to use stress skin panels, but my timber man tells me there is a big problem with bug infestation. Also, my contractor wants to build a conventional vapor barrier for the roof but the strss skin manufacturers are recomending applying the roof shingles directly onto the panels. Can anyone who may have positive or negative experiance with these applications please advise. I have a lot of what appears to be wide hemlock boards I would like to mill and use as flooring. I'm told they may be too splintery. Any thoughts on this? Finally, if I go with the stress skin and structural panels, what are the best manufactures? This would create an air tight home so does anyone recommend any particular air exchange product that won't burn a budget? Thanks for this site. Look forward to hearing from any experiences and knowledge out there. Nancy Munroe <DLJNCM@aol.com> Randolph, MA USA - Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 11:00:14 (EDT) My company is Cornerstone Designs located in Hamilton, NJ. We are a small custom timberframe home design and construction with over 15 years structural design experience. We belong to a network of timberframers across Canada and the United States. We provide award winning timberframe design service to those unique individuals desiring to build their own timberframe structure. We specialize in the design and construction of timberframe homes, cabins/retreats, additions, porches, barns and structural trusses. Apon receiving client sketches and ideas we will provide at no cost to the prospective customers free preliminary drawings consisting of simple elevations, floor plans and basic frame and bent configurations. We can tailor your design and provide complete working plans including detail member drawings and joinery details, all at a very reasonable cost. Please visit our web page at http://members.aol.com/crnrstndes/crnrstn.htm We will gladly answer any of your questions at absolutely no obligation. Thank you. Stephen J. Buckle Cornerstone Designs Stephen J. Buckle <crnrstndes@aol.com> Hamilton, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 07, 1998 at 22:45:53 (EDT) I can now enjoy for the first time the opportunity to communicate in this mannes. I am practicing timberframing in Sweden. where this craft has not yet had its brake through revival, but I´m working on it.I have experience with the combination of strawbale and clay and tmberframing.Please feel free to contact me at my e:mail adress "johannes@mbox319.swipnet.se ". Johannes Kästel <johannes@mbox319.swipnet.se> Hölö, Sweden - Monday, April 06, 1998 at 14:09:34 (EDT) Looking for framers/contractors in NE Pennsylvania. Thanks N P Keil <npkeil@earthlink.com> Wilkes-Barre, PA - Sunday, April 05, 1998 at 15:22:53 (EDT) I am purchasing a post & beam barn in Halifax, MA that has serious damage, although the four corners are sound and straight. The accompanying house was built in 1719 so I believe the barn has been there many years also. I would like to talk to someone for an assessment on whether this building should be saved or torn down. David M. Mason <ma_bloodhound@compuserve.com> Rockland, MA - Friday, April 03, 1998 at 16:33:59 (EST) I am planning to build a timber frame house this summer with wood (Southern Pine) from the SE part of the US. Our house is high in the dry mountains of Utah. Can anyone share their experiences, good or bad, with transporting wood to new environments? Also, if there is a technical person out there, can you recommend a moisture content to which the wood should be kiln dried prior to cutting/finishing etc.? Steve Sanders <ssanders@thrt.com> Salt Lake City, UT USA - Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 20:17:40 (EST) As a freelance writer on assignment for a timber frame magazine, I've been searching the web for reference materials on roof truss design and function. Does anyone have any leads to share? Gloria Hildebrandt <orchardhouse@followme.com> Georgetown, ON Canada - Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 15:58:14 (EST) | |
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