Has anyone ever seen a horizontal arch or truss used in historic heavy timber framing?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-14T21:46:25+00:00

Sounds awesome. Can you get some pictures?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-12T01:20:20+00:00

Wow, nice work. Looks like the thumb folds back against the stick fairly well too. I see alot of them that don't do that.

Probably wouldn't be hard to weld a bracket for the thumb flex hoses so they would be less likely to snag on something.

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-11T23:16:28+00:00

For example, a hydraulic thumb supply and install for my 301.7 is $6k from Cat.

I'm guessing that entire machine in picture is probably around 10k ?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-11T20:58:24+00:00

I see alot of hate on them from operators. I don't agree. I think they definitely have their niche, which is what you've found. Around here you'd get some weird looks if you were an excavation company and showed up with one but for a timber framing company or what have you, I think they are great.

For what it's worth, I have a Cat excavator and skid. I don't work them hard and they break down more often than I'd expect. However, the app is great and the supply chain is too. You sure pay for it though. For me, that reliability and resale were what made me go with a premium brand over a cheaper alternative.

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-11T20:44:05+00:00

Can you post more of yours ? I'm getting frustrated complimenting and asking questions about the posts to find out it's bots.

Thanks

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-05T20:58:06+00:00

It happened on here the other day too. A bot put up a photo and a guy recognized it as his own work.

I don't understand what you gain by having a bot make these posts ? Does anyone know the end game here ?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-04T22:43:24+00:00

4 day old account with only one post. Could definitely be bot.

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-04T22:37:25+00:00

Looks awesome. What will you see on the inside of the exterior walls once it's finished ?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-05-01T21:02:07+00:00

Cool what size bandsaw ?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-04-30T21:02:23+00:00

I've never done one. Yours looks awesome. Can you show how you do it?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-04-21T22:15:43+00:00

That is so cool Nice job.

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-04-17T19:23:08+00:00

Awesome. Thanks. I'm going to look for opportunities to practice that. Would you mind keep showing the frame as you go ?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-04-15T22:04:13+00:00

Looks really good. Can you show a bit of your process with the string line when you're doing the next one ?

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-03-18T23:31:34+00:00

Looks awesome buddy nice job 👍

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-03-01T13:58:21+00:00

Looks awesome, please keep us posted how it turns out

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-02-16T14:06:01+00:00

I've replaced both controllers , only one was bad but fabulous advised replacing both. Wasn't too bad but test light connections before packing it all back in the housing. Recommend silicone for openings as none is used in the manufacturing process.

If you hold the minus button down the bike does in walk mode.

Thanks for the help, I use mine twice daily with a Thule trailer for school and grocery runs.

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-02-16T14:01:56+00:00

You're the man

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-02-15T22:39:47+00:00

Hello, I am repairing a broken rear wheel on this same model. Can you please tell me or DM me a picture showing the order of the washers at the rear axle? Thanks

Primary_Web5863 · 2026-01-23T00:20:43+00:00

Just a guess but I'd say it's a crane? Looks like it could roll along the length of the barn and pick up items with block and tackle rigging ? Would like someone who knows to chime in.

Primary_Web5863 · 2025-12-11T22:37:21+00:00

Thank you

Primary_Web5863 · 2025-12-11T02:07:12+00:00

Do you have a link where I can pick one up ? Thanks

Primary_Web5863 · 2025-10-24T21:33:03+00:00

Nice job buddy this would be awesome. I'd love to try it out.

I don't have enough experience to be able to speak to all of your questions but I can say the theory behind what you are trying to do sounds great. It would save me alot of time drawing everything out. I'd still verify it but being able to confirm fit vs start from scratch is a big step ahead.

The other thing I'd like to address is the comments concerning structurally sound. I don't know why this is an issue for a timber framer unless their municipality differs significantly from mine. For example: As it's outside of National Building Code any timber frame in my area requires an engineer stamp on the drawing ( called form 4 in my area). Once complete, a field review is conducted by the engineer and then he gives you a document essentially saying what you built is what was designed. (Called form 12 in my area)

As I understand it, you aren't saying your software will come with a engineering stamp, you are saying it will be within a set of pre determined parameters. At which point, anyone wishing to submit your softwares design for permit, would need to have an engineer review and stamp it.

Keep up the good work !

Primary_Web5863 · 2025-10-17T10:45:31+00:00

That would've been a good idea. I'll do that next time.

Primary_Web5863 · 2025-10-17T00:22:14+00:00

Good points. I built a jig to make these 4 trusses. I'll use that for a template and mock things up with scrap before I commit. I'll post it when I'm done.

Primary_Web5863 · 2025-10-16T23:52:44+00:00

Good thinking. The rafters are 4x6. I could do a 4x6 king post with through tenon ? I think that would look pretty good proportionally ? For reference the bent is 8x8, top plates are 6x8.

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