The first guide to timber framing written specifically for beginners! Expert Will Beemer takes you through the entire process from start to finish, beginning with timber sourcing and ending with a finished building. Using full-color photos, detailed drawings, and clear step-by-step instructions, Beemer shows you exactly how to build one small (12ʹ x 16ʹ) timber-frame structure — suitable for use as a cabin, workshop, or studio. He also explains how to modify the structure to suit your needs and location by adding a loft, moving doors or windows, changing the roof pitch, or making the frame larger or smaller. You’ll end up with a beautiful building as well as solid timber-framing skills that you can use for a lifetime.

Book details

  • Price: $24.95
  • Other formats: Product
  • Size: 8.25 x 9.25
  • Pages: 192
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781612126685
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Will Beemer

Author

Will Beemer is a founding member of the Timber Framers Guild and served as Co-Executive Director for 11 years. He’s been a builder for over 40… See Bio

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Jack A. Sobon

Author

Jack A. Sobon is an architect and builder specializing in timber-framed buildings. A founding director of the Timber Framer’s Guild of North America and founder… See Bio

Take A Look

  • Learn what makes timber framing distinctive.

  • How to acquire and use local lumber.

  • How to handle chisels, saws, and other tools properly.

  • Up-close photos and instructive diagrams for every step of building.

  • Detailed project directions for a 12 x 16-foot timber frame.

  • Variations of the core project for modified sizes and other features.

  • A visual guide to raising the frame safely and efficiently.

Featured Reviews

  • The presentation and organization is superb... [A]n excellent book on the topic.

    Library Journalstarred review

  • A masterful presentation! A must-have book for every timber-frame enthusiast.

    Steve Chappellauthor of Advanced Timber Framing and A Timber Framer's Workshop

  • The one book to own as you embark on your first timber frame project.

    Robert L. ("Ben") Brungraber, PhD, PEFire Tower Engineered Timber

  • Opens the world of timber framing to anyone wishing to invest good labor to make something beautiful, useful, and enduring.

    Tedd Bensonauthor of Timberframe and founder of Bensonwood and Unity Homes

  • This new book exemplifies the disciplined approach that Will Beemer brings to all tasks, offering a solid background for the new-to-topic learner and then step-by-step direction to complete a small timber frame… High quality photos and graphics, concise language and clear process will make the new book equally successful with the motivated self-builder who chooses to timber frame.

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