Timber framing requires specialized tools, and many of them were traditionally made by blacksmiths. In this video, a slick ...

In an age of mass production, flimsy building materials, and cookie-cutter homes, timber frame structures stand out as a testament to the timelessness of true quality. Learn to Timber Frame (Storey, ...

"People come to the workshops who aren't happy with what they're doing," he said. "They end up looking forward to the work they're doing. It's a very viable trade." The $250 workshop will focus on ...

This video follows a day inside a Japanese carpenter’s workshop as timber is cut and prepared for frame assembly. Traditional tools and precise layout techniques guide each step. A close look at the ...

Timber-frame construction puts gravity and lateral loads into fewer, larger members. It relies on exposed beams and open spans as defining architectural features. That differs from conventional wood ...

In Part 1, we discussed theory involved in building and using an A-Frame Gantry. In this article, we will build one to practice with. At the risk of sounding like we're concocting a recipe, we are ...