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April-December 2002 Guestbook Entries
Very cool site - thanks!http://www.freightjail.com Leigh Wren <pr@freightjail.com> Mission, KS USA - Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 16:03:42 (EST) I am looking for old barns and timbers in Eastern Canada for home conversions. David <daveho@gosympatico.ca> Montreal, Qu Canada - Friday, December 20, 2002 at 10:50:16 (EST) I, like many other amateurs, am looking to borrow, rent, or purchase a used chain mortiser to complete my house frame this spring/summer. Please contact me @ 603-355-4766 with any offers. Dave Lybarger <dlybarger@safeplace.net> Keene, NH 03431 - Wednesday, December 11, 2002 at 11:13:58 (EST) can someone tell me where to find good slicks? It seems almost impossible to find... Please help me find some slicks!!!Kind regards... Daniel Daniel Hansson <Mrtwotimes@hotbrev.com> Stockholm, Sweden - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 11:39:06 (EST) I am looking to purchase both a used Makita 5402A 16" circular saw and 7104L chain mortiser. Anyone wanting to sell either tool, pls contact me. John Perrott <jperrott1@cogeco.ca> Ridgeway, On Canada - Saturday, December 07, 2002 at 11:05:03 (EST) Guestbook is back on. Brian Wormington <brianw@newvista.com> - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 16:45:59 (EST) We just discovered during renovation that our 1862 home is Timber Framed. Our research in an old diary says the home was build by George Hoffman. Old wooden trunks found in the attic shows he immirgrated from Hamburg, Germany. We plan on displaying the corner framing in the room by covering it with a clear plastic panel. Because of this framing this 2 1/2 story home still sits straight & tall like the year it was built. Sue Schlesinger <sue@schlesingers.net> North Caldwell, NJ USA - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 08:03:07 (EST) great job! loghi e suonerie <bobby@yahoo.com> usa - Friday, October 18, 2002 at 00:38:58 (EDT) Experienced timber framer/full scribe log builder/horseman looking for winter work. Contact Robert Jackson at Black Creek Timber Framing Company (905)382-2290 [days] Robert Jackson <blkcreek@iaw.com> Stevensville, ON Canada - Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 12:49:49 (EDT) I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about particular routers for cutting mortises. Dewalt is coming out with many new models; it would be good to know what the consensus is. Thanks Gil Anderson <gil_anderson@hotmail.com> Faribault, MN - Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 10:10:52 (EDT) It's raining in Germany and it's a very bad weather. I surf and find your fantastic homepage, bookmarked it and will be back! Thank you for the resources. Keep up the good work! Greetings from " Krankenversicherung Hans " Krankenversicherung <@> Germany - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 06:27:01 (EDT) i own an antique barn in reading mass, north of boston. regrettably, i must remove it from my property. i want to find a home for it. it is about 38X50 and is 3 stories tall. lots of hand hewn beams and it is in fantastic shape!. do you know of anyone in the area who could do this or have any information that would be helpful to me? thanks for your time. tony Tony Pelusi, Jr <Pelusi@attbi.com> Reading, MA USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 16:50:12 (EDT) Dear Sirs,iam a german carpenter and i am very interested in medieval crafting,especially machines like cranes and historical war machines in wood. I`ve seen your wonderful medieval crane on the WWW.Did you have more informations about this crane or other machines?I`m searching for construction plans and details.If it`s possible,please send me some informations about it. Are any publications of medieval cranes,mills or other machines existing (civil or war)? Thanks a lot.Best greeting A.Becker Andreas Becker <holzbaubecker@aol.com> d-66706 Perl, Deutschland - Tuesday, September 24, 2002 at 02:19:27 (EDT) I am looking for a hollow chisel mortice machine. Makita, Hitachi or any other portable beam morticer. No chain morticers need apply!!! Bon Le Roux <bon_le_roux@hotmail.com> Concord, NH - Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 21:15:16 (EDT) I am looking for used 10" and 13" makita beam saws. The biggest timber I am cutting is 8" by 10" and find the 16" more than I really need. If anyone knows wher I might purchase them please email me. Thank you,David David <daveho@gosympatico.ca> Regina Beach, sask Canada - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 20:09:11 (EDT) What species of timbers were used in Germany, France, and Switzerland for timberframes, in the 15th, 16th, and 17 century? Just asking for reference. Terry <owlridge@idmail.com> - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 13:18:22 (EDT) German student is looking for an internship at a timber frame company!!! By the way, a great site, we donīt have anything similiar to this here. Daniel Dobmeier <danieldobmeier@web.de> Rosenheim, Germany - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 07:39:44 (EDT) It is nice to be on this site. stanley ama <stanix@mail.com> lagos, nigeria - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 18:12:49 (EDT) I am looking for hand hewn red oak or hardwood timbers for a barn restoration. The order is mostly 8x10 and 8x8 15-24 feet long. Any info would be appreciated. Rane <ranewardwell@hotmail.com> Invermere, bc canada - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 11:59:53 (EDT) New Boring Bits --- I am working on getting a new batch of 1.5" and 2" boring machine bits produced. These would be produced in the Taiwan. I'm trying to guage the demand. Cost would be around $100 for a 2" bit and around $70 for a 1.5" bit. Will there be any interest at these prices? I'm having a very hard time finding any usable old bits these days. Please email your comments. Ross Canant <ross@myoldtools.com> Greenville, TX USA - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 10:10:50 (EDT) GREAT SITE ! I have had an interest in timber framing for ....hmmm, at least since the first Ted Benson book. My interest is renewed as I have recently started a portable sawmill business and am offering on site milling for customers who wish to build frames with logs from their own land. Reg Reg <2regburgess@earthlink.net> Hudson, MA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 10:56:10 (EDT) We are builders and suppliers of woodframe homes throughout the United Kingdom. We would be please to hear from companies who may have building land for sale located in the UK. Also like to hear from woodframers looking for employment. Thomas F. Ryder <admin@earl-group.com> Liverpool, England - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 12:01:55 (EDT) I am looking for my cousin Ian Paine - constructs timber framed houses/buildings in Kelowna BC peter crook <pcrook@fishdeck.freeserve.co.uk> Dunfermline, Scotland - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 13:41:40 (EDT) I'm looking for a source in the U.S. or Canada that can supply handhewn (or simulated handhewn) beams, braces, mantels, cladding, etc. in a Tudor style, preferably distressed and aged by fuming and/or charring. Ideally, this company would help me plan a ceiling layout and precut the timber before shipping. I'm trying to replicate the look of a 16th-century English tavern--the more authentic looking, the better. I'm retrofitting the timber into an existing house, so it would be decorative only, not structural. Does anyone know of such a supplier? I've seen a similar company in England, but the shipping costs would likely make it impractical. Thanks very much. Devon Devon <D_Thomas_Treadwell@yahoo.com> Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, August 11, 2002 at 22:03:25 (EDT) I am looking for someone that is knowledgeable to Shor up my home and make minor Beautification chnages that will work for fee - Contact AAA Anima Humane Society. Rev John John <Fawn@meowmail.com> Orono, MN 55391 - Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 05:43:04 (EDT) I am looking for framers and people in all other aspects of the building industry to donate their time and material to build a state of art Animal Humane Society, where the animals will never be in cages? You may contact me at 612-203-5805 John <Fawn@meowmail.com> Wayzata, MN USA - Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 05:41:00 (EDT) I am a recent college graduate who has decided to give timberframing a shot. I've been working for a semi-production timberframe operation for a little less than six months and have helped cut and raise 6 frames. I am looking for an experienced framer or crew that is still excited about timberframing and willing to share that excitement and knowledge with someone new. My deadline is sometime in September and I would like to stay in New England, though other places would be considered. Please email any interest to jguokas@yahoo.com Jody Guokas <jguokas@yahoo.com> Hinesburg, VT - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 18:01:28 (EDT) I am a timberframer and furniture maker and am currently looking for an old pit saw (not a crosscut saw). I want to start sawing my own boards the old way. Crosscut saws are easy to find, but I haven't yet found a pit saw. Also, does anyone know of any other timberframers in the northern Arkansas/southern Missouri area? Thanks. Ryan Van Tress <ryevt_83@hotmail.com> Pocahontas, AR USA - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 16:47:43 (EDT) A RESPONSE TO THE POST BELOW. Many people think that timber framers are using many very large trees to build thier frames. The fact is we are not. For example a 6 by 8 comes from a log that is about 10 inches on the small end. A 8 by 10 comes from a log that is about 14 inches on the small end. These are not large logs, the saw mill cutting 2 by 4s is not interested in these logs. The fact is we are using logs that no one else really wants. We are really saving resources not using more than we should. There are also many companies that use mostly reclaimed timbers. I hope this provides a little food for thought. Steve Smith owner of Cowee Mtn Timber Framers and Big Sky Timber Framers Steve Smith <coweemtn@hotmail.com> Franklin , NC USA - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 01:55:18 (EDT) The timberframe method of building is increasingly popular, but it does seem to be in conflict with the movement to conserve our natural resources. Is this issue being addressed by the timberframer builders? Thank you for your reply in advance. John Scott Just-Contractors.com John Scott <John@Just-Contractors.com> Seattle, Wa. USA - Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 23:29:12 (EDT) I am trying to find Chris Barstow. I know that he was formerly a timber framer living in New Hampshire. Some mutual friends who have lost track of him have had some tough health news and are trying hard to find him. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks! -Nancy Nancy Wilkins <nancy@timberframe.org> Hamilton, MT 59840 - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 17:57:05 (EDT) We have old log cabin, built around 1900, that we will be adding onto and repairing. We would really like do Timber framing for the additions we are planning. We need to find someone with good structural knowledge and engineering skills to consult with on this project. Specifically we are wondering if we can add more height to our loft on top of the logs with timber framing? If their is anyone in our area looking for work please contact me. THANKS! Dion <dion@wickander.net> Lakeville, MN USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 13:26:42 (EDT) I'm compiling a report on a wooden covered bridge in southeastern Pennsylvania and am trying to figure out what wood species was used. It's the Pine Grove Bridge on the Lancaster/Chester county line, built in 1884. If anyone might know anything please send me a note. Dylan Lamar <dlamar@uark.edu> Washington, DC USA - Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 17:49:51 (EDT) Looking for work in Portland, OR area. I've been building timber framed houses on the east coast for the last 3 years (Vermont, Maine, New York). Quite experienced in all phases of building a timber frame. Any help in finding employment would be greatly appreciated. Val Darrah Val Darrah <Val187@yahoo.com> Portland, OOR - Monday, July 15, 2002 at 14:45:17 (EDT) OLIVER hand held bandsaw for sale! Great for cutting curves in timbers $1100 US Rick <oldblue@grics.net> Knoxville, IL USA - Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 09:59:16 (EDT) I'd just like to say thank you for providing such a fine site. Home Plans / House Blueprints <sorry, no email addy> - Monday, July 01, 2002 at 15:27:34 (EDT) Work Wanted: I am a recent graduate of the North Bennet Street School located in Boston, MA. I have just moved back to Portland, OR and am looking for some timberframeing work. As a student, I was involved in the layout and contruction of four timber frame structures. Any tips or leads would be much appreciated. thanks, Scott Mumma Scott Mumma <smumma1@earthlink.net> Portland, OR USA - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 16:54:12 (EDT) Help wanted: I am do-it your self-kind of guy, but with the birth of my new baby boy I can no longer handle the work load alone. I am looking for a good all around construction worker who can help me finish my timber frame house project. The bad news is that this project does NOT include timber framing as I have already finished that phase. I need help with all the other stuff such as electrical, plumbing, framing etc. The good news is that I am available to compensate for services in cash! Ideal candidates would be just like me when I started this project: Young, foolish, honorable, and does not have a clue what he is getting into half the time. Seriously this could be a great project for the right person. I am located in Plattekill, NY 1/12 North of NYC. Call me at 718 935-5532 or write me at Timberframehouse@hotmail.com. Michael Martin <timberframehouse@hotmail.com> Plattekill, NY Ulster - Monday, June 03, 2002 at 14:41:51 (EDT) I have a 50+ year old maple tree in my front yard and the tree experts tell me it is on the decline and should be removed. It does have dead ends on many of the branches but is still a very good shade tree. I hate to have it cut down. I would rather just have it trimmed of the dead wood and allow it to comntinue to stand and shade our yard and house. It seems very strong yet and is full of leaves on the parts that are still alive. I think it has a lot of years left in it still. But, if eventually it does need to be cut down, I would like to replce it with another hard wood tree that might grow rapidly to take its place. Can you recommend something and also someone to call that might be willing to remove it when the time comes for the wood to build with and so I would not have to pay so much to have the tree removed by those that do not care aboiut such wonderful things? Sincerely, Roseanne Sangdahl Roseanne Sangdahl <rsangdahl@eisnet.com> Akron, Ohio USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 19:54:08 (EDT) To whom this may concern, I am enjoying reading much of your site. I will continue to read it and make some comments on how it functions after that. I wanted to mention that I know one of your members, John Mumaw, but have not been in contact with him for many years. He had built a cutting board and gave it to me as a gift and i am still using it to this day and think of him everytime I do use it. He also made a canvas stretcher for me many years ago to help me with my painting. It was very sturdy and I still have it also. Oddly enough, today I just happened to meet his cousin, Jim Mumaw, on a phone call at work. Jim told me John was a Timber Framer and runs a business doing this. So, this is how I came to look up the subject of timber framing on thje web and came to your site. And, I am very glad I did because my son, Jonathan, is 17 and has always wanted to become a carpenter. Since he was very young, whenever they came on TV, he was glued to the New Yankee workshop and This Old House amongst other programs of this type. He is going to begin to study carpentry next year in high school. My question is, would this type of timber framing be a good thing for him to learn? He had planned to eventually become an apprentice in the carpenters union but has to wait until he is 18 to do this. He will be taking vocational carpentry starting next year. I think it will be in class for 3 hours every morning. Would you recommend anything other than this for him to pursue to further his career? He didn't want to go to college but mentioned he may go to community colleg where they have a carpentry program and that might spur him on to a higer education in this trade. I know John Mumaw went to college for his training and hope to be able to speak with him soon about all this but in the meantime, do you have any comments for my son? I would greatly apprecaite a reply. Sincerely, Roseanne Sangdahl Roseanne Sangdahl <rsangdahl@eisnet.com> Akron, Ohio USA - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 19:40:48 (EDT) I'm researching the best method for marketing an old-growth, very large [approx. 3 foot diameter], healthy black walnut tree. I've found various outlets for walnut harvested at the 15-20 year point, but nothing so far about markets for such an old, special tree. Can you give me any research ideas or information on this? Thanks in advance for your help. Suzanne Litke <svdurdin@mindspring.com> Atlanta, GA United States - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 12:34:32 (EDT) Help! We have a barn in Delaware, Ohio (near Columbus) that is over a century old. It will soon be gone when the land is sold. It has some great old beams and other wood that we would like to save...for ourselves or for someone else. We hope there is someone nearby interested in dismantling this barn. Please contact us soon. Thank you Donna Jones Donna Jones <bullridge@aol.com> Blacksburg, VA USA - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 12:07:19 (EDT) timber framing crew available soon...completing project in Aspen...manufacture timber frames in our Oregon shop...supply and install anywhere... 39 years international construction experience... will sub contract/outsource. konrad reger <kreger@cyberpc.com> ashland, or usa - Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 00:54:10 (EDT) Experienced timber framer looking for work in western Canada. david <davehoughton@hotmail.com> Vancouver, bc Canada - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 13:43:02 (EDT) I have a 1840's colonial farmhouse loaded with many features for sale which is schedule to get torn down for development this coming July 1st! Is there anyone interested saving this old home? Please hurry! Don Polaski <Dplsk@aol.com> Pawtucket, RI USA - Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 12:38:01 (EDT) Looking to rent immediately a Makita Chain Mortiser, Joel McCarty said he'd stand behind our good character and careful treatment of all tools and humans. Michael Wadleigh <backriv@aol.com> dover, nh usa - Sunday, May 05, 2002 at 13:28:11 (EDT) Looking for a used hollow chisel mortice machine, preferably Makita or Hitachi. Will pick up or pay for shipping and handling. PH: (603) 219 3054/e-mail. Bon Le Roux <bon_le_roux@hotmail.com> Concord, NH - Saturday, May 04, 2002 at 12:10:50 (EDT) Very nice site !!! Thanks ! Algerd Crystal <anitka007@yahoo.com> Dover, - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 19:53:20 (EDT) Looking for information about manufacturing of round wood columns, esp. what machinery exists for turning large diameter lumber, web-links would be great! Thanks. Mike Scholl <mike@mikescholl.de> Germany - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 17:51:51 (EDT) Hi, we have a 100+yr large barn near Ohio/Indiana state line that has to go. Please contact us if you're interested in salvaging any or all for a fair price. kelly Ripley <kelly_ripley@hotmail.com> Convoy, oh usa - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 16:53:15 (EDT) 37 year old Experienced timber framer looking for work in western usa. Most recently worked in Pennsylvania from sept. to april,but I have been doing this for a little over 2 years. I have helped cut 6 frames and raised about 12 and have taken down 1 barn. e David <davehoughton@hotmail.com> reno, nv usa - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 16:32:53 (EDT) I am a builder designer in the Central Oregon area who is always looking for a barn to take down and move, with a eye towards putting it back up as a home and giving it another 100 or 200 years of use. If you have a timberframed structure, anywhere in the country, that you want gone, send me an e-mail with the details, and lets see what we can do. thanks, Derek Derek Stevens <Yankeedesigner@aol.com> - Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 02:13:46 (EDT) Iwould like to obtain information,as basic as it would be, for building a model Timber Framd structure. I haven't decided what it will be at this point in time. Info such as scale, type of wood, and tools would be helpful.Thank You Kindly. Joe Greathouse <jgreatho@hflenz.com> Portage, PA USA - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 12:39:29 (EDT) Iwould like to obtain information,as basic as it would be, for building a model Timber Framd structure. I haven't decided what it will be at this point in time. Info such as scale, type of wood, and tools would be helpful.Thank You Kindly. Joe Greathouse <jgreatho@hflenz.com> Johnstown, PA USA - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 12:39:06 (EDT) Work wanted, preferably not too far from the Boston, MA area. Just helped cut and erect a two-story (new) barn for a shop/office. I'm hooked! I've done stick framing, have most of the tools needed (except the large power stuff). Also done foundations and some bridge work (jacking, etc), electrical, plumbing; former machinist (have small basement shop), machinery building (sorta familiar with line-shaft tools). Please contact me at the email, or: 781-648-6622 ps. I can also lift heavy things Ryan Grimm <grrimm@juno.com> Arlington, MA USA - Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 12:13:58 (EDT) The vison in my mind of what you are doing collectively warms my heart and subsides - if only temporarily - the ills of our world from my mind. Do you have this type of effort in Western Australia? The challenge would do me endless good. Kind regards Peter Huisman Peter Huisman <phuisman@bigpond.net.au> Dianella, WA Australia - Friday, April 12, 2002 at 08:28:35 (EDT) I am a UK based cabinetmaker who has a strong desire to move to the US. However it can be very hard for UK residents to get work permits. A colleague who recently travelled to the states told me that a good way to get in is to do a timber framing course as there is a great demand for trained framers. This, if true, would be great news as I've always been fascinated with timber framing and would love the chance to learn more. Does anyone know if there is any truth in what I've heard and if there is do you have any idea where I should go from here? Adam Slatter <adamslatter@hotmail.com> Shaftesbury, England - Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 05:08:08 (EST)  Back to Guestbook Archives
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