The "Timber Frame From Scratch" Series Frequently Asked Questions The Oak Timber Framing and Square Rule Framing Workshops
The "Timber Frame From Scratch" Series Frequently Asked Questions The Oak Timber Framing and Square Rule Framing Workshops
Oak timber framing - Jowl Posts and Double Cut scribing, this workshop is concerned with a tried
and tested historic scribing technique. It concentrates mainly on the mortice and tenon joint and
its use at the junction of the bay post to the wall plate, tie beam and cills. A good introduction to
the basic concepts. All hand tools and no tape measures or spirit levels.
Oak timber framing - Braces and Plumb Bob scribing, introduces students to some of the tools
and techniques used in contemporary framing companies today. These methods are applied to
the joints of the studs and braces found in wall frames. Covers a lot of the basic concepts and
with demonstrations of power tools and techniques. All hand tools including tape measures and
spirit levels and chalk lines.
Oak timber framing - Rafters and Line Transfer scribing, acts as an introduction for working on
both new build and repair work. The tools and techniques covered enable you to frame up a new
gable roof and a new hip roof, or to repair rafters in an old roof. A historic roof frame specially
erected in the gridshell is closely studied to inform us of the joints and tips and tricks of the craft.
This workshop applies the basic concepts and tool techniques to the roof, an essential part of all
buildings.
Square Rule framing, produces a very contemporary looking frame, using timbers other than oak
such as sweet chestnut, larch, Douglas fir etc. The concept underpinning this technique enables
all the dimensions and angles to be calculated before cutting any timbers. It is essentially the
development in carpentry that came after the scribing techniques, introduced in the Oak framing
workshops.
No, we welcome all students regardless of age and gender. Students have ranged from 16 to
70ish. All that is required is a passion for timber frame buildings and desire to learn more about
them.
The “Wattle and Daub” workshop covers the use and repair of a tried and tested panel infill
system to timber framed buildings.
“The Roofing Square” is all about softwood rafters and applying the carpenters square to line
out and cut the timbers for both a gable and a hip roof. It is related to the Square Rule framing
workshop, and has enabled students to go on and cut and pitch their own softwood roof today.
Is there a reading list for these workshops?
Recording Timber Framed Buildings: an illustrated glossary. By Alcock, Barley, Dixon and Meeson.
The best jargon buster. CBA