TFG Events & Workshops

Dave Sullivan

Lookout Towers

Log & Timber Lookout Fire Towers of the PNW
Dave Sullivan is an emeritus Oregon State University Business professor who actively manages his 211-acre tree farm outside Pedee, Oregon. He also is the founder of LookoutTowers.Org, an Oregon-based nonprofit educational corporation that promotes the open-source development of timber-framed towers. read more

Joseph Becker

ShelterWorks

Vapor-Permeable and Carbon Friendly Wall Envelopes for Timber Framed Buildings
Joseph Becker will discuss vapor permeable wall systems that can be used for wrapping timber framed structures. These alternative, carbon-sequestering materials are comprised of combinations of minerals and cellulose. This family of materials includes cement-coated waste wood, lime-coated hemp, and clay-coated straw. Some of these materials are old world, are having a worldwide and modernized resurgence, and have been used... read more

Lon Tyler, Scott McClure, et al

Timber Frame Fundamentals Class
Held in the Solar Building, Saturday afternoon all day, going through Sunday. This is great for beginners! We’ll be cutting a 12x16’ king post truss frame that will be auctioned off at this event. We’ll show you basic square rule layout and proper cutting of standard joints with both power and hand tools, scribing small round logs to square pieces... read more

Mira Steinbrecher

Mixed Media & Oddball Ideas: Unique Solutions to Knotty Problems
The log and timber industry is filled with head-scratching challenges that require innovative responses from any crafter. In this brief presentation, sit back and enjoy viewing dozens of one-of-a-kind solutions mixing materials, forms of joinery, and even metaphors. Discussion to follow. read more