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Learn to Timber Frame: Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty by Will Beemer

Learn to Timber Frame: Craftsmanship, Simplicity, Timeless Beauty by Will Beemer

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Beemer, Will (Author) , Sobon, Jack A (Foreword by)

ISBN: 1612126685    EAN: 9781612126685
Publisher: Storey Publishing
US SRP: $24.95 US 
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: May 03, 2016

The elegant simplicity of timber frame construction is made accessible to all levels of builders with step-by-step building instructions for one small, easy-to-build timber frame cabin, along with plans for modifying it to suit particular needs and locations.

 

A classic timber frame is as practical and beautiful today as it has been for centuries. In this beginner-friendly guide, veteran builder Will Beemer brings the historic craft of timber framing within reach by walking you through the process of building a simple 12x16 structure — a starter project large enough to serve as a cabin, workshop, or studio — that can be modified to suit your needs. Along the way, you'll learn what makes timber framing distinctive, how to acquire and use local lumber, and the proper handling of chisels, saws, and other essential tools. Inspiring photos and instructive diagrams illuminate each step from preparing and cutting the timbers to the thrill of raising day. 

Will Beemer (1949-2022) was a founding member of the Timber Framers Guild (tfguild.org). A builder for more than 40 years, he and his wife, Michele, owned and operated the Heartwood School for the Homebuilding Crafts (heartwoodschool.com) until it was purchased by the Timber Framers Guild in 2019. Beemer taught timber framing around the world and was a regular contributor to Timber Framing and Fine Homebuilding.

Jack A. Sobon is an architect and builder specializing in timber-framed buildings. A founding director of the Timber Framer's Guild of North America and founder of the Traditional Timber Frame Research and Advisory Group, Sobon has devoted his 38-year career to understanding the craft of timber framing. Using only traditional hand tools, he has framed and erected over 50 structures. He is the author of Build a Classic Timber-Framed House and coauthor of Timber Frame Construction. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Sobon teaches and consults nationally on traditional building structures and timber-framing techniques.

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