April 05th, 2013
Oak frame curves If timber framing was all about rigid straight lines; square, level, plumb and perpendicular, it would be […]
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Podgers in timber framing Podgers, or framing pins, are tapered steel pins that mimic the form and job of an […]
Read moreMarch 22nd, 2013
Friday afternoon musings about timber framing – ‘The Jowl Post’ The Pencil in carpentry Perhaps not the most glamorous of […]
Read moreMarch 15th, 2013
Draw Pegging in timber framing Draw Pegging is a nifty (and of course historic) way of getting timber frame joints […]
Read moreMarch 08th, 2013
The Queen Post Truss in timber framing A truss is effectively a large triangle that serves to support the roof […]
Read moreMarch 01st, 2013
Timber frame musings – ‘The Jowl Post’BRACES IN TIMBER FRAMING Sartorially designed to stop your trousers from falling down, braces […]
Read moreFebruary 28th, 2013
Timber frame musings – ‘The Jowl Post’ PEGS FOR TIMBER FRAMING Pegs or “tree nails” are used to hold joints […]
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Friday afternoon musings about timber framing – ‘The Jowl Post’ The Scarfed Joint in timber framing Timbers can only be […]
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Friday afternoon musings about timber framing – ‘The Jowl Post’ Joists Joists are the horizontal timbers at first floor level […]
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Friday afternoon musings – ‘The Jowl Post’ Mortice and Tenon joint – this is the most common joint in timber […]
Read moreFebruary 12th, 2013
Friday afternoon musings – ‘The Jowl Post’ English Tying Joint – the most important joint in oak timber framing Ingenious […]
Read moreJanuary 04th, 2012
Oak Frame ideas for your home Here are a selection of images that show off the range of colour, texture […]
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