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Timber Frame Construction: All About Post and Beam Building

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" 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.

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.

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.

I had some standard stick-framing experience, but the world of complex joinery used in Timberframe Post & Beam always confused me. This book broke it all down into very digestible chunks, with lots of pictures and diagrams, as well as information about how and why to use different joins. Even though I won't be using a traditional bent system or squared timbers, the principles and basic joinery illustrations in this book will definitely help me design and construct a strong and sturdy frame from the trees on my property.

This is probably the last timber frame book I'm going to buy. The first one was the best: Timber Framing by Benson.

As with most technical type publications, unless you go for the pure tech manual you get some interesting but yet useless amount of history which is not what I needed. If I wanted history I would have purchased a history book.

This book covers, the history, and how to of timber framing. It has a step by step guide on how to build a 12' x 16' timber frame structure. Covering everything from timber selection, felling, drying, cutting joints, to raising bents. I have had only minimal exposure to timber framing and found this to be an amazing resource to get a better grasp on the general concepts.

This book was bought as a guide on how to build a traditional timberframe house. It has wonderful pictures and descriptions including tools needed for construction. It is a great addition for those who want information on this topic.

This is a nice book to get started with timber framing. Vermont Timber Works' website also has a lot of information. [...]