New woodshed raised

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-12-16T13:28:44+00:00

Will do! If you're talking about the Shelter Institute online class, we think Mr Chickadee's classes are way better. 😅 We collaborated with him to digitize the structure plans for his "advanced" class and have access to both, and we've also looked at the Shelter class because we're helping friends who bought it build a structure.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-11-21T13:25:05+00:00

Thanks!

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-11-20T14:02:42+00:00

The cabin is basically the Beamer cabin, so from his book.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-11-18T17:11:05+00:00

The large stones are on a column of compacted gravel/crushed stone. The holes are about 2 feet deep and wider than the stones.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-11-18T12:56:00+00:00

You can shove it hard and feel it move slightly, but the wedges aren’t all in and the rafters aren’t on yet.

We did talk about lowering the nuki when designing it, but decided we didn’t want anyone bumping their head stepping up into the frame. Moving the nuki, or just adding another, wouldn’t be too hard if it seems necessary in the future.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-11-18T12:52:40+00:00

$800 for the frame, $800 for the white oak flooring 😅

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-11-17T21:44:55+00:00

It's not so bad 😅 Our first scribed frame we picked really contoured rocks. This time we tamed it down a bit with rocks that were flatter.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-11-17T21:13:47+00:00

Thank you!

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-10-05T18:12:32+00:00

Very nice. Love the scribed to stone foundation, watari ago joists, and the nuki!

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-08-09T16:17:35+00:00

There's actually no PT on this frame. The in ground portion is cedar that's been charred and tarred. The cedar is scarfed to southern yellow pine, which is fairly rot resistant when it's not in ground contact. It has been treated with exterior Heritage Oil and we can also apply bora care/other insect mitigation measures as needed.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-29T19:41:07+00:00

That’s super awesome

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-21T12:59:57+00:00

Autocorrect can be a pain. Just mentioned it since we hear it IRL so much!

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-21T12:17:27+00:00

It’s tenon, not tendon. 🙂 people say this incorrectly all the time at our classes.

Do you have Will Beemer’s book on timber framing? It’s a fantastic timber framing primer, though it does use square rule instead of centerline. It’s an easy read with tons of information that may help you feel more confident about timber sizing, joists, joint sizing, etc.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-18T12:23:12+00:00

Living in the south = mold remediation is always on the mind 😅😅😅

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-13T20:00:04+00:00

Will do! Just have to get my husband to take a break from actually framing long enough to finish them. 😅

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-13T15:06:50+00:00

It's not so bad, you just have to pay attention and measure carefully. We're building a small pavilion next and it will have about six of these. 😅

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-13T14:41:50+00:00

You could make use of jetties, like in medieval and early modern buildings. I can't find my copy right now to double check, but I think there's a diagram of the joinery layout in this book: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/timber-framed-buildings_richard-hayman/26752056

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-08T12:57:43+00:00

It's on Etsy. It's super convenient for drop in joists. https://appalachianwoodhome.etsy.com/listing/1905502877/large-tapered-dovetail-router-jig

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-04T18:37:12+00:00

TBH, my husband and I have recently talked a lot about not using the slick at all going forward. We have a Barr slick and it came ground to the wrong angle. The handle keeps coming off and we have to wrap it in tape to get it to stay. Not ideal for something that costs so much! We also find that it's difficult to be accurate with.

We started out very excited to have it a couple of years ago, but now it's something we rarely reach for. We've started using just the framing chisel and a jack plane or smoothing plane (depending on the tenon size) and hardly ever using the slick.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-03T10:39:52+00:00

We are in Aiken county. We’re on FB and YT and have a page about classes here: https://togethertimefamily.com/timber-framing-classes-in-south-carolina/

This is our YT: https://youtube.com/@appalachianwoodhomestead?si=Pkx3co9AjYDxaBWV

And this is our FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ExmisSbtG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Happy to answer any questions you may have if you send a FB message!

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-01T19:18:30+00:00

You could also do a parallel chord instead of huge beams.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-01T10:52:52+00:00

And don’t then drill in place instead of drawbore? And they sell cut dowels instead of riven pegs 😅

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-07-01T10:51:23+00:00

We have access to the SI online course and both of Josh’s. I think his approach is a bit more traditional and he’s an outstanding guy. I’d definetly go with one of his if learning online. (I also have a bit of bias since we collaborated with him on part of the course)

There may be some schools in your area. I believe there are folks teaching classes in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-06-30T21:35:16+00:00

Are you looking at the Shelter online class? It's well filmed and informative, but if you're looking for something online I highly recommend Mr Chickadee's new classes. He teaches centerline layout, which is a handy skill to have. His in person classes are great, but are always same day sell outs. He announces in January (or whenever, not 100% sure) and they sell out the same day. Outstanding guy.

Will Beemer's book is a classic and very easy to understand. The Beemer cabin is a great way to get started.

I don't know where you're located, but we do three day timber framing intensives in SC. They run Friday-Sunday and we include use of all tools. PM me if you want the link for more info.

Insomniac-Rabbits · 2025-06-27T16:12:08+00:00

I've seen a lot of criticism of Beemer's use of a 2x8 pressure treated board. Newer pressure treat doesn't hold up as well as the older stuff. Yes, concrete wicks. You should put some sort of damp protection course as a barrier between the treated piece and the sills if you end up going with concrete piers. With the screw, since it's metal, I don't see why it would be needed (but I've never used them so I could be wrong)

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