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March & April 1997 Guestbook Entries
I am a Construction Engineering student and would like to learn more about timber frame construction. This site has provided some great leads and I would appreciate any other tips that any Framers would have on how to get some hands on experience as well as good books to read. Thanks. We have just completed our 3 story timberframe! We would like to thankMr. Tim Chauvin of Red Suspenders timberframes in Nacodoches, Tx.!He is very honest and that is more than we can say for our non guilded contractor that we hired.If we build another we will surely use him! He is a credit to the guild with much appreciation, Phillip & Cheryl Hearn Phillip & Cheryl Hearn Longview, tx U.S.A. - Friday, April 25, 1997 at 12:59:11 (EDT) Looking for a good week long workshop on building a timber frame. I am a residential builder with 16 years of experience. Desiring very hands-on training. Seeking May/June time frame. Jeff Hellmich <AKartmann@aol.com> Wentzville, MO USA - Saturday, April 19, 1997 at 10:23:43 (EDT) Need consulting engineering design services to develop working plans for timber frames. Quote charge per square foot of living area. Answer quickly. Thanks. AlvaroRodriguez@icaiti.org.gt Alvaro Rodriguez Schwendener <AlvaroRodriguez@icaiti.org.gt> Guatemala, Gu - Friday, April 18, 1997 at 15:35:53 (EDT) THANK YOU! The trebuchet project was - by far - the most successful project undertaken here at VMI. We're hearing all sorts of good comments - from the nickname WOODY - to it being called a "magnificent machine". The cadets are still reeling from the success. And so are we! They are going out to WOODY today (4/17)to finish cleaning up and getting ready for public demostrations - several tomorrow, several next Friday. I was / am amazed that such a diverse group of people accomplished something this detailed in such a short period of time. It was fun ... it was successful ... it was great! Thank you! Joan Neel <JMN@vmi.edu> Lexington, VA USA - Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 15:36:49 (EDT) To see pictures of the trebushet in action, acess the following site: http://scholar3.lib.vt.edu Then click on WDBJ Then Archive of Images Then Virginia Military Institute Trebuchet There are some good action shots included on the site. Enjoy!! Grigg Mullen <grigg@vmi.edu> Lexington, VA - Monday, April 14, 1997 at 21:49:26 (EDT) As we promised we wanted to supply everyone with the name of the Stress Skin Panel manufacturer we work with. From everyone that we have talked with these folks really do a fine job. If your project should call for SIP's please look at this site. The address is as foloows: www.futurebuilding.com Keep the great work up. Kelly G. Wilson <lagnaf@nauticom.net> Hermitage,, PA. USA - Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 10:16:37 (EDT) What a cool site! Ive been woodworking since preschool and was first hooked on timberframing by Tedd Benson's first book. I've been a wannabe ever since. Thanks for the great info; I'll be back. Bill Parry <rldp@aol.com> Beaverton, OR - Friday, April 11, 1997 at 05:26:20 (EDT) At the recent Trebuchet workshop at VMI I lost a "Wood is Good" urethane Mallet. It had the letter "k" on the top of the head. If anyone found this please contact me for it's safe return. If anyone found a broken corner chisel that was broken ... You can keep that. Kevin Kevin Lanier <klanier@stc.net> Clayton, Ga 30525 - Thursday, April 10, 1997 at 06:33:27 (EDT) "IF THEY COME IT WILL GET BUILT" I am looking for any one who would like to volunteer their time and skills towards helping me build a Timber Frame house. This is private non-for profit venture that is being organized for this May, June and July. Beginners welcomed. Bring the family, and the dog. Plenty of land to roam around and have fun with. Area of house site is beautiful New Paltz New York. Come to help for a day, but stick around and visit the area for the week end. Lots to see and do here. For more details please contact me via EMail or (212) 865-7571. I am currently creating a mailing list of supporters of this project. If you would like to receive our "If they come it will get built" news letter, drop me an EMail. Thanks. Michael Martin <Twopervs@tiac.net> New Paltz, NY Ulster - Friday, April 04, 1997 at 17:14:19 (EST) This is a great site! As of today our check in on the way and we will become the TFG's newest member. We will be forwarding our web site infomation about our services and our agreement with one of the countries leading stress skin panel manufacturers in the very near future. Needless to say we are very happy to become a part of this great organization. Our Companies name is AMISH BUILT CONSTRUCTION. As the name implies our frames are cut by true Amish craftsman. If you have any questions about us until our site is completed please e-mail us and we will try our very best to answer your questions or we will find the answer for you. We look forward to hearing from everyone. Kelly G. Wilson President Amish Built Construction Kelly G. Wilson <lagnaf@nauticom.net> Hermitage,, PA. USA - Wednesday, April 02, 1997 at 17:16:36 (EST) I've finally fould the guild online! My farther and I are two years into a Timber project. We tore down a 100 year old 30' x 40' barn and are repairing and re-erecting the frame for my new house. We currently have 80% of the frame up and should have it under roof by summer. The old barn builders used whatever they had to clear from the fields for their timbers. We have oak, hicckory, cherry and walnut, old growth timber, 8x8 beam. Some are 30'+ long. Chris A. Ols <slosirhc @aol.com> Greentown, IN 46936 - Friday, March 28, 1997 at 12:02:33 (EST) I could get access to old barn beams and was wondering if anyone would be interested and what beams (green or otherwise) are selling for. If anyone has an interest or info please e-mail me. I'd really like to see these beams recycled. Bob Bowers <bowers@epix.net> Wellsboro, PA USA - Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 23:38:32 (EST) Finally got on the net to check out the TFGNA web page. GREAT JOB! Just wanted to let people know that for info on the Itinerant Timber Framer Database they should contact me at my new real mail address- 12 Jewell St, Gorham, NH 03581. We have approximately 26 framers listed and always looking for more. If you need temporary help, one or more of these folks may be just what you need. Reed Leberman <Reedleb@aol.com> - Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at 11:09:27 (EST) Hi, Thanks to the inspiration of Jack Sobon and Ted Benson Thru their excellent books on the subject, I have become a timberframe Junkie. I have built a small (14 x 22 with a 6' loft) 3-bay english style barn here in Whitehorse from scratch, using firekilled trees and an Alaskan Mill. Since this was my first frame, some of my joints are proper but most are seated and (I'm embarrassed to admit,) Spiked. I am a recent member of the Guild and I would love to learn from your experiences on how to make a proper mortise and tenon and other joints. Tips would be welcomed. remember I am working with dry, dead Pine and Spruce. I will try to answer any question on how I singlehandedly made my barn. Thanks fellow enthusiasts. Gordie Nevin <gord@yknet.yk.ca> Whitehorse, Yukon Territory Canada - Monday, March 10, 1997 at 20:30:13 (EST) Wow, this is great stuff. I just finished my own timber frame hybrid home (mostly stick built with hand hewn beams and floor joists) and will be starting a full timber frame barn next year. This is one timber framer wanna-be who will be joining the guild ASAP!! Chuck Druckrey <ccd@cybrzn.com> Coleman, Wisconsin USA - Friday, March 07, 1997 at 01:33:16 (EST) | |
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