Ebook: Learn to timber frame: craftsmanship, simplicity, timeless beauty

What is timber framing? -- Getting started -- Layout systems -- Tools -- Procedures for layout & cutting -- The tiny timber frame -- Variations on the frame -- Raising the frame -- Foundations & enclosure systems.;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 (12' x 16') 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.