Book on timber framed houses

[Adam W.]

Yes, I did a couple of his courses and the MSc. at the museum. Joe is currently my supervisor for my MSc. dissertation.

He's an all round diamond geezer and will teach you what you need to know to make an informed decision on the pile you're considering.

If you're going to take one of these on, you need to know what you're looking at and be able to sort the knowledge from the shiz. If you know what I mean.

This will be of use for a starter.

https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/an-introduction-to-practical-timber-repairs/
https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/oak-timber-framing-jowl-posts-22/

 

[pe2dave]

This one I found fascinating. Work when quality mattered over cost? Peak of English carpentry IMHO

 

[Valhalla]

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. I have found some excellent resources as a result

Cheers

 

[Valhalla]

Yes, I did a couple of his courses and the MSc. at the museum. Joe is currently my supervisor for my MSc. dissertation.

He's an all round diamond geezer and will teach you what you need to know to make an informed decision on the pile you're considering.

If you're going to take one of these on, you need to know what you're looking at and be able to sort the knowledge from the shiz. If you know what I mean.

This will be of use for a starter.

https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/an-introduction-to-practical-timber-repairs/
https://www.wealddown.co.uk/events/oak-timber-framing-jowl-posts-22/

Cheers for that....

 

[Devmeister]

There are a lot of suggestions so I will check these out. Never know when you find something with good text and pretty pictures. I got Pekowhiches last book from fine woodworking. Not that I would learn much new but the book layout, photography and overall book are really nice.

That said, Ted Benson is a timber framer in New England. He has done a couple of books that are just gorgeous and his skill levels are awsome. Lovin it!!!!!

 

[Devmeister]

I have this book. Oak-Framed Buildings: Revised Edition: Amazon.co.uk: Rupert Newman: 9781861087263: Books
Tenner plus post sound ok?

Looking Good! I am going to check on this one.

I have the engineering books on timber framing as I was trained as an engineer and can sign off on timber frames but have not done anything since I got involved with now soon to be ex girlfriend. I am looking forward to spending some good quality time doing what I want. The engineering books are rather drab and technical.

 

[Devmeister]

This one I found fascinating. Work when quality mattered over cost? Peak of English carpentry IMHO

I am a sucker for pretty pictures. I am on this one to.

 

[pe2dave]

Looking Good! I am going to check on this one.

I have the engineering books on timber framing as I was trained as an engineer and can sign off on timber frames but have not done anything since I got involved with now soon to be ex girlfriend. I am looking forward to spending some good quality time doing what I want. The engineering books are rather drab and technical.

You may find the timber sizes a tad 'over engineered'! From the 'guess what you need and double it' | brick outhouse school, but then I guess your calculations of load / stiffness were a few hundred years later.
I've seen two buildings still going strong after 700 years, which implies they knew what they were doing!
My interest was in the joints used? Skilful and strong.