Total Stranger Educates Me About Timber Framing

Getting a look at real timber frame construction has always been on my bucket list. Well, it happened in a big way on our trip to Maine in October. This video is about our visit to John Sweet's place and our tour of his timber frame construction business. He's been doing this for over 30 years and...

Intermediate - 24 min - Trades & Construction - Essential Craftsman

The full course: Learn Carpentry & Framing free

What you'll need

• Framing hammer: The carpenter's tool.
• Speed square: Rafters, cuts and layout.
• 25 ft tape measure: On your belt every day.
• Tool belt: Everything within reach.
• Circular saw: Cuts framing lumber fast.

Books

1. Carpentry by Leonard Koel - View on Amazon
2. Trim Carpentry Techniques by Craig Savage - View on Amazon

Next lessons

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• 5 Mistakes Most Contractors Make (17 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• The Bucket of Tools to Tackle 99% of Projects (15 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• 40-Yr Contractor Learns Korean House Construction (22 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Master the Art of Sharpening (19 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Why We Build Houses with Nails, Not Screws (17 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Using String Like A Pro (19 min, Essential Craftsman, Intermediate)
• Framing Pro Tips (17 min, Essential Craftsman, Advanced)