Publications

To keep our members informed, the Guild produces a quarterly technical journal (TIMBER FRAMING), a member magazine (Scantlings), and an emailed newsletter (Guild Notes). We also maintain a Facebook pageInstagram account, and active community discussion group comprised of timber frame enthusiasts from around the globe.

An index to TIMBER FRAMING is updated annually. Explore the index HERE to find articles of interest.

Want to contribute to Scantlings? We are always looking for great articles, feature pieces, and member news. Contact Allison in the Guild office for information about deadlines and content guidelines.  

If you are interested in advertising in our publications, please see this rate sheet.

Many Guild publications are available for free download - simply click "Archives" to view and download back issues of Timber Framing and Scantlings. Hard copies of some issues are available for purchase; contact the Guild office to buy one. 

Most Recent Issue of TIMBER FRAMING

TIMBER FRAMING 156 (June 2025)TIMBER FRAMING 156 (June 2025)
Request for Comment. Restoration of a 17th-Century Church Roof in Malta. Early Timber Arch Bridges: Theodore Burr's Antecedents and Competitors.
6.98 MB. Published on Jul 16, 2025.

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Most Recent Issue of Scantlings

Scantlings 242 (July/August 2025)Scantlings 242 (July/August 2025)
President's Message: A Bridge Across Cultures. From the Executive Director: The Spirit of Service and the Journey Ahead. Member Story: Honoring Charlotte Cooper of Summer Beam Books. SketchUp's Latest Greatest Extensions Now Available. From Beam Sizing to Barbecue: A Southeast Rendezvous to Remember. Timber, Tools, and Teaching: A Weekend at the Western Rendezvous. From Sawdust to Shelter: A Great Lakes Gathering. Back to the Beginning: Celebrating Our Birthday. Guild Travel: Japanese Woodcraft and the Love of Kominka. Guild Travel: A Gorgeous Timber Framing Tour to France. Call for Candidates: 2025 Board Election. Heartwood School: Welcoming Our 2025 Apprentices. Events. Notices. Visionary Partners.
6.98 MB. Published on Aug 22, 2025.

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