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http://members.tripod.com/~AD1390 The Spon End Building Preservation Trust is currently restoring a timber frame building in Coventry UK dating back to 1390. The project will cost a total of 1.2 million pounds. The majority of funding will come from the British Heritage Lottery Fund, but we hope to apply for some European funding under the 'Raphael' scheme. In order to do so we must locate two similar projects in other parts of Europe that we can twin with. If anyone knows of timber frame restoration projects in Europe that we can contact - please email me and let me know. Also feel free to visit our website and feed back your comments. Kevin Noble <k.noble@coventry.ac.uk> Coventry, UK - Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 08:14:53 (EDT) New On Line Timber Framing Magazine: I have started a on line timber framing magazine. I hope you will all check it out. I would love to have any articles that some of you might want to write about. If so contact me. The web site address is timberframingmagazine.com. Thanks Steve Smith <coweemtn@dnet.net> Franklin, NC USA - Monday, July 27, 1998 at 20:17:25 (EDT) my husband and I are interested in building a timber frame home. We will be building it in Livingston MT. I am in the process of educating myself regarding the technique and if we can afford one. We have twenty acres and are thinking of about 2700 sq ft. Please send us info on your guild so we may become a member. Thanks, Molly molly semenik salt lake, ut usa - Sunday, July 26, 1998 at 19:38:41 (EDT) Ian in Canada-(see a few enteries down)About the use of of linden or basswood in a frame. Jack Sobon in his fine book BUILD A CLASSIC TIMBERFRAME HOUSE states on page 49,"Though not common in old frames, basswood was used occasionally. A Dutch barn in Warnerville, New York, had a pair of of 40 foot long basswood plates." Hope this helps and good luck with your project. Buy the way, I think that book is available from Woodcraft. Jay Wise <lsucncms@erols.com> Charles City , VA - Friday, July 24, 1998 at 20:02:10 (EDT) North Carolina Timberframers! My wife and I plan to build a timberframe home on a nice parcel of land outside of Winston-Salem, but are having trouble finding a timberframer! We have contacted a couple log home builders who say they use "post and beam" construction with log walls, but its not the same. We aren't rich and can't afford the $100/sq.ft(+) prices the big companies charge, but would love to find a smaller local company with quality craftsmen to help us build our dream! We plan to put as much sweat-equity in the home as we can. We may even go with conventional building all but the center bent which is planned as a cathedral ceiling with loft and clerestories front and back. If you can help or know of someone who might, please e-mail us!! Thanks everyone. Dave & Kathy <Podunk@widomaker.com> Mocksville, NC USA - Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 20:12:41 (EDT) Great information! Would be interested in learning more though. Angela Greene <greenea@mailexcite.com> Bellefonte, PA 16823 - Monday, July 20, 1998 at 21:55:31 (EDT) Thanks for listening to the membership and bringing back this valuable forum. Ross Canant <bandit@webwide.net> Greenville, TX USA - Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 17:43:59 (EDT) I'm in the process of cutting my own frame from timber on my own land. My question is about any possible use of Linden or American Basswood in the frame.I have quite a large stand of HUGE trees and would like to incorporate some into the frame.I have not been able to find any reference to the use of this tree for timbers. I understand that thelumber is very light and easy to work (also very weak). Any help in telling me how much oversizethe timbers would have to be would be appreciated.Thank you Ian <icripps@barint.on.ca> Stayner, ON Canada - Sunday, July 12, 1998 at 16:51:22 (EDT) I have used timber framing tools for sale:Mafel bandsaw,Mafel 12" planer & Mafel mortise machine, all reasonable offers considered. These will be at the Guild Conference Auction should they not sell before then. Please call(860) 923-9658 if interested. Michael McKeon <flyboymike@snet.net> Thompson, CT USA - Friday, July 03, 1998 at 13:20:10 (EDT) very interesting site.have been trying to find a good, basic, detail for the "Y" braces where a post/beam connect. In this case, 6x6 post and a 6x8 (both rough cut) fir.any suggestions?thanks a load,lyle lyle davis <ldavis@cmoliver.com> vancouver, b.c. - Thursday, July 02, 1998 at 18:12:37 (EDT) We are looking forward to Labor Day weekend when The Timber FramersGuild transcends on little Purcellville, VA to erect the timberframe for our to-be-peforming arts center. We are planning awonderful weekend full of merriment, dance, song and history, as200 Timber Framers transcend upon Purcellville, Virginia toerect the timber frame. Keep in touch. It'll be lots of fun. Eileen Levandoski <keysgap@erols.com> Purcellville, VA 20132 - Monday, June 29, 1998 at 23:04:04 (EDT) Looking for framers/contractors in Central New York. Thanks. Michael O'Shea <QPK@compuserve.com> Syracuse, NY - Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 16:39:55 (EDT) Volunteers needed to help build a ten bent timber frame near New Paltz NY. If you are interested in learning traditional square rule layout and working in the old fashion way gve me a call for details. My next workshop is July 6-12. Beginners welcomed. Thanks TFGA for this guest book. Michael Martin <armor@tiac.net> New Paltz, NY USA - Tuesday, June 23, 1998 at 11:58:28 (EDT) Timberframe Joiners/Apprentices Wanted: At Upper Loft Design, our volume has grown and we are looking for additional people to join our shop. Anyone who is interested should please call. 706-782-5246 Zac Koenig <zac@upperloft.com> Lakemont, GA USA - Monday, June 22, 1998 at 13:26:44 (EDT) Ken Rower edits a TimberFramer's magazine. What is his E-mail address? I need to get in touch with him. Drew Norton <norton23@gte.net> Kearney, NE - Sat, 20 Jun 1998 06:13:45 (EDT) I noticed in the FAQ portion an item on computer software or programs on frame design and engineering. Any further development on this item? I believe AutoCAD is used pretty extensively in design and layout, but what about software for checking structural calulations? framing member sizes, loadings, etc.? What are the industry standard softwares available for this purpose? Chris Adcock <wgengr@ci.danville.va.us> Friday, June 19, 1998 at 17:56:05 #1-publications state that construction costs for timber frames generally run 10% to 15% higher than conventional homes. Since I am contracting the work myself I need to know what causes timber frames to be 10% to 15% higher. Thanks for providing a great clearing house and point of contact page. Stephen Keeton <jskeeton@aristotle.net> Little Rock, Arkansas - Wed, 17 Jun 1998 08:56:29 I'm looking for information about the "topping out" tradition. Paul Kay <pkay44@home.com> Sun, 14 Jun 1998 20:45:58 Good Evening, I am planning to build a 1 1/2 story timber frame home by myself. Hopefully to start in the next year or two. I plan on milling all the timbers from trees on the land. I have read several excellent books on the subject but the one question I cannot find the answer to is using mixed woods. I do not have enough of any one species to build the whole frame from. Are there any unforseen problems that I will run into mixing different species? Is there a rule of thumb to follow in this scenario such as hemlock for the posts and oak for the girts? Thanks you for your help in this matter. Kevin O'Brien <> hillsboro, nh - Thu, 11 Jun 1998 20:29:22 I am in the process of constructing a small (20x12) timber frame barn using the dutch H-bent system. I have opted to attempt let-in dovetail braces as opposed to mortised braces. My question is, the braces are to be 4x6 on 8x8 posts. Are let-ins usually let in the full width of the brace (cut away 4 inches of the post) or are they normally half-lapped (cut away 2 inches of the post)? It seems half lapping would leave an additional 2 inches of wood on the post but I wasn't sure how this effect the strength of the brace and its possible twisting while drying? Thanks for any help you may be able to provide. Glenn Conklin <timber@cruzsmd.com Mechanicsville, MD - Wed, 10 Jun 1998 23:47:03 How does one reduce the generation of waste while constructing from timber. Are there any publications on this subject? Ashok Vyas <ashok@tamu.edu> College Station , Texas - Wed, 10 Jun 1998 17:27:38 This is a serious question. Why is the wood on the outside of a barn vertical, and the wood on a house is horizontal? My wife asked me this and it's driving me nuts! Hope you can help. Albert Mirochnick <stewart.m@mci2000.com> Colorado Springs, CO - Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:27:42 While this question does not pertain to a technical issue, I hope that this forum is an appropriate place to start a dialogue. I am with South Shore Habitat for Humanity, located south of Boston. We are currently in the process of building a subdivision of 8-10 Habitat homes along with some single homes scattered throughout the area. Are there guild members in New England who would have interest in participating in a Habitat project to build either a single family home or a duplex? I would appreciate names and phone numbers (or email addresses) or even a response back from someone in the organization. Thanks in advance. Glen Tracy <glen.tracy@stoneweb.com> Cohasset, MA - Mon, 8 Jun 1998 13:15:11 My name is Sheldon Bates. I recently moved to Texas from Maine, and I am having a home built here in Texas. I looked at several builders' homes and found one that I liked. I walked through several homes that were anywhere from just started construction to almost built. All the homes looked really nice. I then ordered a house to be built. The problem was when I found out they are starting to use these "finger joint" 2x4's in the frames of their new homes. These 2x4's are basically two foot lengths of 2x4s that are finger jointed on each end, glued together to form one 8, 10, or 12 foot length. I personally thought it was a bad idea. They claim that these have more strength than normal 2x4s. I feel that these 2x4's, if they get wet and dry out again, or if they have a lot of stress put on them, would fail at the joints. The builder had never used these until recently. He said they were skeptical on using them at first, but now found that they are OK. These were used in several other builder's homes that I looked at, which drove me away from them. This builder originally (2 months ago) said that they would never use them. Do you have any information on these 2x4s, or do you know someone I could contact? Thank you for your reply Sheldon Bates <Mishbat@aol.com> Austin, TX - Thu, 4 Jun 1998 18:05:56 Iam looking for the chance to experince of doing some timber framing. I posted a question on the wood magazine home page about visiting an Amish communtiy during a barn raising to watch & help. I was sent here by someone who replied to my message. Any help would be apprecaited. Thanks K. H. (Charlie) Gunderson <khgunder@upstel.net> Upsala , MN - Wed, 3 Jun 1998 23:02:35 My parents have an 80 or90 year old gambrel roof barn that sustained structural damage in a wind storm.The framework of the west end needs to be re-built and re-inforced.The barn is constructed using hand hewn beams and mortise and tenon joints.Where do you recommend starting and what should we look for to strengthen the structure?We don't want the barn to deteriorate any further asothers in the area have.Any suggestions and advice would be greatly appreciated.Thank you. Robert MacDonald <WoodDog854@aol.com> Ferndale Mi - Mon, 1 Jun 1998 10:41:25 | |
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