May 17th, 2013
Quite often when timber framing you will have to deal with the “joint clash”. This is where multiple joints occur […]
Read moreMay 10th, 2013
Common rafters are the anatomical ribs of the building which support the roof covering. They sit on and are attached […]
Read moreMay 03rd, 2013
It’s been a difficult few days in the workshop what with the brilliant spring weather and so much to organise […]
Read moreApril 26th, 2013
Wind braces or sway braces – these are the (usually) curved braces in the roof that stretch from the principal […]
Read moreApril 11th, 2013
Timber framing thoughts – Cross Frames This is often a good place to start when the design is done and […]
Read moreApril 05th, 2013
If timber framing was all about rigid straight lines; square, level, plumb and perpendicular, it would be a structurally sound […]
Read moreMarch 29th, 2013
Podgers or framing pins are tapered steel pins that mimic the form and job of an oak peg. Their supreme […]
Read moreMarch 22nd, 2013
Friday afternoon musings about timber framing – ‘The Jowl Post’ The Pencil! Perhaps not the most glamorous of workshop tools […]
Read moreMarch 15th, 2013
Draw Pegging is a nifty (and of course historic) way of getting timber frame joints to close up snugly under […]
Read moreMarch 08th, 2013
The Queen Post Truss A truss is effectively a large triangle that serves to support the roof and stop the […]
Read moreMarch 01st, 2013
Timber frame musings – ‘The Jowl Post’ BRACES Sartorially designed to stop your trousers from falling down, braces have an […]
Read moreFebruary 28th, 2013
Timber frame musings – ‘The Jowl Post’ PEGS Pegs or “tree nails” are used to hold joints together, locking the […]
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