Timber Frame Construction: All About Post and Beam Building [Paperback]

Jack A. Sobon (Author), Roger Schroeder (Author)

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Review

“If you’ve ever dreamed about building with timbers, this book will convince you that this method is not only beautiful and practical, but often less expensive than “stick building.”  Includes dozens of illustrations and photos.” – Countryside & Small Stock Journal

 

From the Back Cover

If you have only dreamed about the beauty of building with timbers, this book will open your eyes. It will convince you that this method is not only practical today for homes and other buildings, but often is less expensive than "stick building."

Timber frame builder Jack Sobon and writer Roger Schroeder offer a book for builders as well as those wishing to have the work done for them. Here is practical how-to for both beginners and experienced carpenters who want to try this method. It offers:

The basics of timber framing.

How to design for strength and beauty.

How to combine modern tools and time-tested methods.

A starter project: How to build a 12 x 16 garden toolshed.

Dozens of illustrations and photos that make it all easy to understand.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 5, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882663658
• ISBN-13: 978-0882663654
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Carpentry
  • #44 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > How-to & Home Improvements > Home Design > Design & Construction
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Off to a good Start., November 1, 1998

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[e-mail] (Sechelt, BC Canada.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timber Frame Construction: All About Post and Beam Building (Paperback)

" Timber Frame Construction " provides a good basis of knowledge for the expeirenced builder intrested in learning post and beam joinery , from the history of the craft to tools and joints. I found the book a valuable source for my project.

On the down side I could have used more explanation on what joints to use, the best cutting sequence and a greater description of where not to use them.

Overall though I recommend it.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The best place to start, September 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Timber Frame Construction: All About Post and Beam Building (Paperback)

I have bought probably 10 books on timber framing and ended up building my own 2000 sf timber frame barn. I went back to this book more than any other becasue it covers the basics so well.
If you're looking to attempt a fairly straightforward project without any real complex joints or design, this is probably the only book you'll ever need - a great primer and a great basic reference.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Linchpin for starting a timber frame project, January 9, 2007

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Timber Framer Apprentice (Mount Desert, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Timber Frame Construction: All About Post and Beam Building (Paperback)

This book is a sound investment for anyone interested in building a timber frame structure. I had no experience building with wood prior to deciding to build a small timber frame cabin in Maine. I spoke to several timber framers and they all suggested I purchase this book as a reference manual for my cabin project. Mr. John Sweet of Sweet Timber Frames had a copy that was so worn from use that I knew it must be a good reference. Every phase of building the cabin has had its challenges; this book has made what would have been an impossible job an attainable dream. I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking about building a timber frame structure. Thanks to Mr. Sweet for recommending it.