Are you planning your own timber frame project? We're here to offer DIY consulting to assist you through the process. As long time professionals with over 20 years in the field, we can greatly enhance your experience and save you some headaches. MoreSun can help you with the process from concept to design to fabrication and raising. We will come to you at your project location for a few days or a week to help you get started.
DIY Consulting Services:
- Design and engineering for consultation projects
- Material selection and procurement
- Layout and cutting
- Installation and heavy equipment
We can provide a basic hand and power tool kit to be used while we are working with you. The tool kit will also be available for purchase. Consulting will be charged on an hourly basis. Contact us for details and pricing.
Recommended Tool & Supply List:
- Makita chain mortiser
- 16" circular saw
- 10" circular saw
- 7.25" circular saw
- Drill, drill bits
- Cordless tool set (drill, driver, blower, hammer drill, etc.)
- Chisel set
- Mallets
- Layout tools - framing square, chalk lines, levels, lasers, combo square
- Hand saws
- Miscellaneous hardware (we can create a specific list for your project)
- Pegs
- Timber cart
- Straps
- Sawhorses
- Safety equipment
- On site lifting equipment is highly recommended and may be a requirement depending on your project
A comprehensive list of tools and supplies needed can be created for your specific project. Adherence to all safety related policies and necessary equipment is a requirement for MoreSun participation on your job site. We do not do anything we consider dangerous, and will help educate you on safe construction practices. MoreSun instructors will not lift unreasonably heavy loads. On any project mistakes can happen. MoreSun will not replace miscut timbers even if we contribute to the mistake, but we will help find an appropriate solution. All details, conditions, and requirements will be discussed and agreed upon before we begin.
