- ISBN13: 9781889269009
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Timber Framing has been a part of our building culture and an inspiration to mankind since the Middle Ages. As we enter a new millenium, it is designed to remain as one of building’s most enduring forms, not only because of its intrinsic beauty, but because it is a pure and complete structural system…. More >>
A Timber Framer’s Workshop: Joinery, Design & Construction of Traditional Timber Frames
This particular book is an overview. Nothing wrong with that, it’s merely that I do not even approach the level the overview allows. Again, a fine book for an intermediate but not for My particular position in the process of learning timber framing. A book that is far more to My liking is called “The craft of modular post and beam.” Written by James Mitchell. Way better for a beginner and a lot more incisive all the way across the learning horizon. Listening to Paul Butterfield’s “East west” and am being pulled away from the typewriter! That is all!
Rating: 3 / 5
To date I have purchased three books on timber framing. I would buy anyone of them again, but this is definitely the best one for a lay person like myself. The guidance is easier to follow. I also liked the fact that he is not afraid to give specific names on where to purchase tools and supplies.
Rating: 4 / 5
This book gave me the information I needed to build a timber frame structure. It’s description of joints and instructions on procedures to cut them was very through.
Rating: 4 / 5
I own several books on this subject and have borrowed more from friends and libraries. This is the best book I have come across, it covers the widest range of matters and communicates the information most effectively.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very good book with philosophy of the design, with good engineering information. I found good details on joinery, how to equip yourself for timber framing. I was mostly interested in engineering and found a lot of information, including example on how to verify if joints are correct. It covers only classic timber framing, which means metal (nail, bolt, connectors)
Rating: 5 / 5