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Hi, my wife and I are in the preliminary stages of building a house. We are dying for a timberframebut have been unable to locate a builder in the area.Looking for help........ I am currently building a timber frame house. I am looking for a book or list of tables regarding compound miter cuts for hip and valley rafters for different roof pitches. If anyone has any information or can direct me to resources on this topic, it would be greatly appreciated. markus behm <cmurphy@smartt.com> Bowen Island, BC Canada - Sunday, October 25, 1998 at 18:12:26 (EST) We bought a Woodbug chain sawmill as an inexpensive way to cut timbers for a 30' x42' 4 bent hammerbeam frame for our church worship center. It served us well producing very accurate and square timbers up to 30' long. We are finished with our building and would like to pass it along and recoup some of our expenses. You may contact Jay Wise at lsucncms@erols.com or (804) 829-2582. It is large and heavy so a a pickup would be better than shipping. We are near Williamburg VA. Jay Wise <lsucncms@erols.com> Charles City, VA 23030 - Sunday, October 25, 1998 at 13:43:06 (EST) I am interested a chain mortiser. I presently use a portabledrill press to cut mortises. How simple is a chain mortiserto use? I understand they are scarce.. Any information on cost and availability would be appreciated. If you are lo-cated near Southern NH, and have one, I would be interested inseeing it in operation. Thanks..... Mike Bergeron <mjberger@ede.sanders.lmco.com> Wilton, NH - Monday, October 19, 1998 at 11:11:58 (EDT) I am researching the feasability of dismanteling a 19th century gambrel roof bank barn located on family property in Venango Co. PA and re-locating it in Medina Co. OH. I plan on restorring the barn into a house. Presently I am looking for someone to evaluate the condition of the barn and recomendations on how to go about this project. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Amy Engel <kalabag@raex.com> Brunswick, OH - Saturday, October 17, 1998 at 13:36:38 (EDT) Are you interested in learning more about the proper method of using the historical hewing axes, adzes, or traditional timberframing tools?. Laying out cutting lines on round logs, and how to begin scoring can be challenging and dangerous for the novice beginner. Teach yourself video available. For the serious minded consideration will be given for private instructions for groups. Richard Casselman richard casselman <richardc@mor-net.on.ca> morrisburg, on canada - Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 20:38:13 (EDT) Great New WEB SITE. I just ran across a new web site. It is not finished but looks like it may be the most informative on the web when it is finished as far as timber frame information is concerned. Check if out at www.timberframingmagazie.com Bob Jones Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, October 08, 1998 at 10:32:36 (EDT) We seek advice on effective methods to neutralize animal odors embedded in floors & walls of a 19th century P&B Barn. Is powerwashing advised? Must flooring be replaced if Barn will be insulated and heated, for use as office and library? Please tell us of your experiences. Bill and Elizabeth Harris <wrharris@gte.net> Danvers, MA USA - Wednesday, October 07, 1998 at 22:17:17 (EDT) anybody know of/belong to any Timber Framing webrings?? I'd like to add one to my parents page to attract more traffic. any help I can get will be greatly appreciated. also if you do have an official webring, no Timber Framing webrings are listed on the official webring page! thanx, C U L8R! Kelsey Kobelka <blkcreek@iaw.com> Canada - Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at 22:36:11 (EDT) Members Bob Martin and Virginia Danfeldt of Lake Superior Timber Frames in Hovland, Minnesota lost their timber frame home and business office on September 18th to a fire from a lightning strike. Thankfully their shop was spared but a volunteer firefighter was seriously injured in the clean-up process. If there are any members who would like to contact them they can send email to this address and it will be forwarded to them. Danna Asche <dasche@boreal.org> Tofte, MN USA - Sunday, September 27, 1998 at 11:04:03 (EDT) does anyone have a copy of "timber construction manual" by american institute of timber construction, published by j.wiley & sons.alaolooking for an adress for national forest products association. dennis lea <dimwit@sympatico.ca> rr1 moffat, on canada - Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 20:07:31 (EDT) I enjoyed all the comments. I am new at collecting and found the Barn Raising event like take a trip through the History Books. I'm going on my first ever bus tour to Dresdent on Oct. 27th, 1998. Can't wait! You can write me at chickcoup@aol.com. Vciki Denney <chickcoup@aol.com> Dayton, Oh. USA - Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 19:35:22 (EDT) i am just starting the process of building both home and barns in north texas. i need help in all aspects of the project. i am ready to do it now. i have a great source of timbers..long , clean and straight. even more than i will need. any experienced advice would be appreciated. robin collord <melodyranch@juno.com> mountain springs, tx usa - Monday, September 21, 1998 at 18:56:12 (EDT) looking to purchase a portable band saw to cut scrols on ends of beams. saw one on this old house or bob vila i cant remember. Garth Norris <znorris@erols.com> McLean , VA USA - Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 16:29:23 (EDT) I came all the way from Dallas for the Crawford Barn Raisingevent. I'm originally from central Ohio and still have a numberof family members in the Columbus, Newark and Zanesville area.The historic significance of the event is what drew me therefor the weekend and kept me on the road to Frazeysburg in allthat mess of traffic! I was somewhat put off by the incredibledemand and focus on basket sales during the first day, but Iwas determined to enjoy the work members of the Timber FramersGuild were doing. It was facinating to see the men and the horses working together to raise the sections. It's this typeof community coordination and team work that built our countryand made it the great nation it is. I'm glad that so manyfamilies with young children were there to witness the event.Thanks to the Guild for all of your hard work.sales Darla Lazare <darla@kltymail.com> The Colony, TX - Thursday, September 17, 1998 at 14:16:15 (EDT) After a weeks reflection I wanted to thank Donna Williams and the Guild for inviting our group of Cadets to participate in the Franklin Park Raising. The Guild has done a great deal for us and we wanted to try to repay their generosity. Thanks again for the wonderful experience. We hope to work with you again in the future. J.P. Morris <parkdale@hotmail.com> Lexington, VA - Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 15:14:45 (EDT) I would love to hear from anyone with experience using infill methods other than stress-skin panels. Anyone used straw bale? What about other technologies? Thanks. Gloria Hildebrandt <orchardhouse@aztec-net.com> Georgetown, ON Canada - Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 16:38:06 (EDT) It is really great to know that the historic "Crawford Barn" from Newark, Ohio is being restored. During the Labor Day Weekend (SaturdayAM) I was at the "Barn Raising" when the first peg was hammered, but did not have the opportunity to see "up close" the work of your members and the Percheron horses whose ancestors were once stabled in this barn! Deep down I feel the barn raising was overshadowed by the comercial sales on the grounds. Since I live so close to Frazeysburg, I do plan to return to the site to check out the progress of the Barn. And when completed, will visit the complex for the "closeup" look at the work of the Timber Farmers Guild!! With sincere "Thanks" for your involvement in preserving this history filled barn. A job well done! Patricia Armstrong <p.armstrong.547@juno.com> Newark, OH - Wednesday, September 09, 1998 at 19:58:33 (EDT) Thanks for a great pictorial of the Crawford Barn Raising on your site. I attended the event and want to thank you for all the hard work your group put into making such a memorable and enjoyable weekend for myself and my friends. I can't wait to see the completed barn! Winona Dulka <wdulka@fgi.net> Springfield, IL - Tuesday, September 08, 1998 at 13:04:03 (EDT) We became aware of your site, after you were featured in a Columbus, Ohio paper about the Longaberger "crawford barn raising", in Dresden, Ohio. We think your web site is very interesting. Roger and Debbie Douglas <basketcats@webtv.net> Peebles, Oh USA - Tuesday, September 08, 1998 at 10:45:00 (EDT) This is about the wonderful Longaberger Barn Project.We live about 400 yards west of the original site of the Barn.We know the Crawford family very well.Your get-well card to Bert is appreciated. Our kids grew about riding horses there and cleaning out the stalls. Again,thanks for your great work.Sincerely,the Ree Family. Melvin C.Ree <mreesr@ibm.net> Newark, Ohio usa - Monday, September 07, 1998 at 09:04:56 (EDT) I am a structural engineer who has fulfulled several requests to design timber frames.The Guild's Design Workbook is a tremendous asset, but other than the articles it contains, there is precious little info on effective modeling techniques.Are there any other engineer's out there that can suggest methods or research available on modeling frames and, in particular, joinery?Reid Costley, P. Eng.P.S. Excellent page and an impressive organization, I plan to join and attend the conference in Whistler in '99. Reid Costley <rcostley@telusplanet.net> Canmore, Ab Canada - Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 19:25:51 (EDT) anyone who is interested in viewing on video tape for educational or enjoyment purposes the art of hand hewing of timbers for buildings , or the raising of traditionally framed buildings using man power only, please contact me. I have a personal collection of video tapes that might be quite interesting to some one out there. richard casselman richard casselman <richardc@mor-net.on.ca> morrisburg , ontario canada - Thursday, September 03, 1998 at 15:04:42 (EDT) I'm having two antiquated P&B structures reassembled and conected for residential use. This project is South of Boston. Are there any individuals who may have bult in this area usung P&B and strss skin panels? I'm trying to locate contractors, Plumbers and electricians, familiar and exxperianced with this type of building. Refferals greatly appreciated. Nancy Munroe <DLJNCM@Massed.net> Randolph, Ma - Thursday, September 03, 1998 at 10:48:43 (EDT) What a resourse!I'd be a fool not to take advantage of this. My question is about hammer beam bents. The second bent in my 26 span x 28 deep four bent barn is going to be a hammer beam so I can avoid posts. Are ther any proportions to keep in mind? It is a 12/12 roof. What joint do I use when I tie into the rafter? Any comments are greatly appreciated. Thanks for this forum. Bill Coleman <bcoleman@mos.org> Pelham, NH US of A - Tuesday, September 01, 1998 at 12:17:00 (EDT) If there is anyone out there that would like special instruction in the historical handson use of the broadaxe or scoring axe contact me. I have many years of experience in this area.richard Richard Casselman <richarc@mor-net.on.ca> morrisburg, on canada - Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 21:58:46 (EDT) To Ian in reference to the use of basswood in historical timberframes:I couuld not pass up your request for information on the historical use of basswood in timberframes.During my years of service with the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, I was given the job of dismantling a 50' by 100' foot 19th century barn for reconstruction on site. This barn was over 100 years old and was still standing true and straight, eventhough the main upper plates were to my surprise constructed of basswood. Up to this time it was my belief that in a majority of cases the upper plates would predominately have been white pine.One thing about basswood is that it grows exceedingly straight, has no grain to it, and wooks nicely with the broadaxe and scoring axe. As a yougster growing up on the farm, my father would always have selected basswood planks for the bottom of a wagon mainly because the wood would not split easily from rough use.I see no reason not to use basswood for upper plates, but for the verticals and bottom sills continue to use ash, or other hard strong wood that will withstand the twisting and loading that it maybe subjected to.I hope this helps you out !!Richard Casselman richard casselman <richardc@mor-net.on.ca> morrisburg, ontario canada - Sunday, August 30, 1998 at 21:42:46 (EDT) I am hoping to build a timber frame home in Hot Springs, Arkansas area. I'm looking for builders in that area with experience in timber framing. I also have a friend in Wisconsin who is planning to build a timber frame house north of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Any builders in that area? Thanks for any help you can give us. Sandy Alexander Sandy Alexander <salexand@esslink.com> Hartford, CT U.S.A. - Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 17:56:07 (EDT) I am interested in using yellow poplar in a frame. Any commentswould be greatly appreciated. tom pace <jomeokee@surry.net> pinnacle, nc usa - Tuesday, August 25, 1998 at 21:10:24 (EDT) Does anyone know where I can find info on Japanese carpentry, preferably online. Specifically Japanese house construction with traditional methods. Bon Le Roux <deo.leroux@eskom.co.za> Cape Town, South Africa - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 13:48:45 (EDT) Very interested in finding a timber framer in the Albany, NY area to discuss spanning 20' in restoration of an early 1800's home.Nathan Black Nathan Black <ncblack@concentricnet.com> Albany, NY USA - Wednesday, August 19, 1998 at 08:49:48 (EDT) On Site Timber Framing, I will come to your site and cut your frame, I will bring the tools. You provide labor and lodging, and the beams. Email me at coweemtn@dnet.net Steve <coweemtn@dnet.net> Franklin, NC USA - Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 15:06:20 (EDT) We're looking for someone to build a 30x60 or so timber frame barn in Sullivan County, NY between Liberty and Roscoe on the Willowemoc trout stream. We have both 1 year old fresh lumber. Please contact me at 914-439-3632 Bill Cobb <bcobbweb@yahoo.com> Livingston MAnor, NY USA - Tuesday, August 04, 1998 at 07:22:18 (EDT) | ||||||||||
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