![]() I expect that maybe 1/4 to 1/3 of the joinery might be completed that week. I seriously doubt that enough work would be completed by eight novices in five days for the frame to assembled and raised, and I was not planning to raise it (or even have the foundation prepared in advance for that matter). Quite frankly it remains to be seen if there will be enough interest in order to make it worth Jim's while to travel and spend a week. Most of the timber frame classes are held in the NE US, I offered Jim the opportunity to conduct a class at my farm in order to provide a venue in the SE US for local folks that are interested in learning the craft from a noted timberframe teacher. Seriously, the purpose of the event is to teach timber framing joinery - not to raise a frame. Wayne / Pete: You guys crack me up! :gar-La Here is an example of one of Jim's timber frames: Watch a building grow from the efforts of your own hands.Ĭost for the class is $500.00 per student, with a maximum of 8 students. Learn something old and interesting and keep the craft alive and growing. He has presented at the Timber Framers Guild conference and is published in "Timber Framing " the magazine of the Guild. Jim is a well known timber framer from the Northeast US and has been teaching timber framing for over 10 years. The instructor is Jim Rogers a sawyer and Timber Framer from Massachusetts, USA. There is always something to do for everyone, including peg making. You don't need to have any advanced wood working experience beginners are welcome. A list of tools needed is available upon your request. Specialty tools such as vintage mortisers will available to "try" as well. ![]() It will utilize timbers milled from trees that were standing within feet of the building's location.īasic carpentry tools will need to be furnished by each student. In this workshop you will learn how to layout and cut joints needed to assemble a 12' x 16' structure that will be used as a tack room on the farm. It will start on Monday and last five days. This class will be held the week of Jat Scott Smith’s farm shop in New Hill, NC, just 30 miles from downtown Raleigh. Timber framing is the method used to join large timbers to each other using only mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden pegs - no metal fasteners. ![]() Laura Saeger & Rudy Christian, Christian & Son, Inc.Come and learn an age old craft of Timber Framing in a "hand on" workshop.Sandy Bennett, Blue Ridge Timberwrights.Andy Buck, Custom House & Barn Timber Frames.Autumn Peterson, Heritage Natural Finishes.Barr & Ginger Quarton, Barr Specialty Tools.Scott and Judy Northcott, Northcott Wood Turning.Stephen Morrison, MoreSun Timber Frames.Kris & Leif Calvin, Fisherman's Quay LLC.View a sampling of the items on offer below: You don't need to be a member of the Timber Framers Guild to bid! Want to join? Click here for a 15% discount on membership! Please click here to complete payment if you have not already done so! Please email Cate McAnulty at the Guild with any questions about specific lots, for assistance coordinating shipping, or with any other inquiries. This auction would not be possible without the support of our Gold Sponsor: Fraserwood our Bronze Sponsors: Timberlinx, & Hatchspace our Platinum Donors: Brooks Timber Frame, Inc, Cemwall Systems, MoreSun Timber Frames, Sauter Timber, Trull Forest Products, Carolina Timberworks, the Heartwood School, and Blue Ridge Timberwrights and our hosts, JD's Realty & Auction. Our first-ever virtual benefit auction was a huge success and it's all thanks to you! And a special shout-out to those of you who were able to join our live auction closing party over Zoom - it was a fun way to close out the auction, meet the donors, and build a little competition! Each of your contributions to the auction will support participation by early career timber framers in Guild programs, an expansion of our education and training programs, and outreach to educate the public about the joys and benefits of building and having timber-framed structures. Our first-ever virtual benefit auction raised $83,503 for educational programming!įrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who placed a bid, made a donation, and spread the word.
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