Summer 2017 Timber Tidbits
Summer work has been keeping us busy, in the shop and on sitesThanks to all the rain we’ve spent some time on the river, as well.We’re excited to debut our new logo on this issue, and to show you a … Continued
TFG Community Building Project
Photos by Daniel Girard The Timber Framers Guild (TFG) is dedicated to promoting, supporting and advancing the craft of timber framing through education, research, and programs. TFG Community Building projects are one of the ways the Guild accomplishes these goals. The … Continued
Wood and Fungi
There’s a fungus among us ……. and if you like it we can highlight it in your timber frame!Wood and fungi have a symbiotic relationship. That is an interaction between species that is sometimes beneficial, sometimes harmful, to one or … Continued
Spring 2017 Timber Tidbits
Ah, spring! The flowers are blooming, the river is up, the shop is busy,and a raising is on the horizon, so we’re happy campers.Have a look at what we’ve been up to lately. Enjoy!The MoreSun Team Click here to read … Continued
White Oak Timber Frame
This White Oak timber frame embodies a common theme in hybrid homes: the public spaces, such as kitchen, great room, dining room and porches are timber frame construction. The private spaces, such as bedrooms and bathrooms, are built using conventional … Continued
Outdoor Living
“Summertime….and the livin’ is easy”Spring, summer, fall and yes, even winter, we like to spend time outdoors. It’s good for us, body and soul. Whether we’re out in the woods, out at the lake, or out on the beach, the … Continued
Carpenter Bees
Oh, those pesky carpenter bees…… Let’s look at the who, what, why and how of these wood-damaging little critters. Introducing: genus Xylocopa, the carpenter bee. Carpenter bees resemble bumblebees. The two species are close in size and appearance. The main … Continued
Winter 2017 Timber Tidbits
Winter is bringing us alternating days of blue skies and warm temperatures with gray skies and cold days, but the shop is toasty and dry so we’re working away. Site delays due to weather are to be expected in winter … Continued
Pavilion Raising
This pavilion raising was actually a repeat job. Some years ago we cut and raised this timber frame pavilion for Caylx Farms, a wedding and event venue in upstate South Carolina. Recently the owners contacted us. A change in their … Continued
Snap Line Square Rule & Plumb Line Scribing
Laying out where to cut mortise and tenon joints for a timber frame requires precise measurements to achieve a good, tight fit. On freshly milled and planed (S4S) timbers that are nice and square this is a pretty straight forward … Continued