TIMBER FRAMING Jun. 6-11, 2027
OVERVIEW
In this course, we will lay out timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques and will also have the opportunity to make pegs using a shaving horse and draw knife. The instructors will provide demonstrations of how to layout and cut a mortise and tenon, how to layout and cut braces, how to layout and cut step lap rafter seats, and more
This class will culminate with a hand raising of the newly cut timber frame. Students in this class will learn many aspects of traditional timber framing that should provide the basic skills and confidence to help them plan for and build their own timber frame structure in the future.
SCHEDULE
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Lunch is provided daily throughout the course.
INSTRUCTORS
Dave Maynard and Sissily Harrell (visit our instructors page to view instructor bios).
RECOMMENDED READING
Learn to Timber Frame
by Will Beemer
Timber Frame Construction
by Jack Sobon and Roger Schroeder
Build a Classic Timber Frame House
by Jack Sobon
ADDITIONAL READING
Hand Hewn
by Jack Sobon
Advanced Timber Framing by Steve Chappell
The Timber-Frame Home by Tedd Benson
Discovering Timber-Framed Buildings by Richard Harris
Recording Timber-Framed Buildings: An Illustrated Glossary by N.W. Alcock
The Development of Carpentry, 1200-1700, an Essex Study by Cecil Hewitt
English Cathedral and Monastic Carpentry by Cecil Hewitt





