11x12 timber frame

[Loren49]

This was my summer project - cut hemlock logs from the woodlot - sawed with a friends band saw - did most of mortise and tenon work in the garage - wife and I raised the 3 bents and joists - had a mini-barn raising to put 6x7 inch rafters and main 6"x6"x12ft timbers along with dovetailed purlins. Siding is 1 inch rough cut hemlock boards - first layer diagonal - second is vertical.

 

[Loren49]

First try with photos - I'm a slow learner.

 

[Loren49]

A few more -

https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&...10db346&attid=0.2&disp=thd&realattid=file1&zw

Now these girls have a home

Loren

 

[hr3]

Keep trying you will get it,,:thumbsup:

 

[EddieWalker]

Hope you figure out the pictures. I'd love to see them


Eddie

 

[jgrreed]

I LOVE Timberframes..... I really want to see what you did!!

-Jer.

 

[Piston]

I'd love to see these also, keep trying, I'm working on a timber frame myself and want to see your pics :thumbsup:





.......although mine is only in the planning stages now so i have nothing to show for it :laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[Loren49]

Trying again,

Think I finally got it.

Loren

 

[Loren49]

These photos show more of the construction. The entire building is mortise and tenon and pinned with 1" hardwood pegs, rafter purlins are dovetailed. The first floor is to house a few ewes(and hopefully 4 to 6 lambs come March) the second floor is for some hay storage. The doors in the last few photos allow access for the loader to do the cleaning. And at the end are Lucy, Stella (registered Katahdin hair sheep) and lambs Peanut, Minny and Moe (twins from last Spring) Actually just moved Lucy, Stella and Minny to new barn (hopefully bred) and now separated from WoJo the Ram.

 

[Egon]

Excellent.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[smstonypoint]

Nice work!:thumbsup:

Just curious. What mechanism are you going to use to lift the overhead portion of the door? It looks heavy.

Steve

 

[Loren49]

The upper door is about 2.5 x 6 ft and so far is raised by hand. The plan for next summer is a framework along that side of the building to support about 4 ft of metal roofing. (like an awning) I plan a counter weight on a couple pulleys supported by this frame to make it an easier lift. For much of the summer and when cleaning the barn that door will be open.

Loren

 

[joemd11]

Loren,
Wow! Beautiful looking building. I love to lurk around this site and see all the talent (mechanical, woodworking, etc) that you guys have and the projects that you accomplish :thumbsup:. Then I get hit with the harsh realization of what a slouch I am . Keep up the good work!

 

[EddieWalker]

None of your pictures showed up in your original post, but all of the one ones you posted today are visable.

It's an amazing project. One of those things that I've always wanted to try, and consider to be the most beautiful type of building.

Eddie

 

[HiTechTed]

That's awesome...that building is so "overbuilt" that an atomic bomb wouldn't bring it down! Thanks for the pics!

 

[smstonypoint]

The upper door is about 2.5 x 6 ft and so far is raised by hand. The plan for next summer is a framework along that side of the building to support about 4 ft of metal roofing. (like an awning) I plan a counter weight on a couple pulleys supported by this frame to make it an easier lift. For much of the summer and when cleaning the barn that door will be open.

Loren

Another question out of curiosity. Is the door style you are using "traditional" in your area (Upstate NY)? I am just speculating in my own mind on its advantages.

Steve

 

[piller]

Nice Job! :thumbsup:
How did you do the foundation/floor and connections at the base of the posts?
Great looking timber frame!

 

[JB4310]

Looks great, That thing is gonna be around for awhile.

 

[Piston]

Great Job! Thanks for posting the pics! :thumbsup:

Those are gonna be some happy animals in their new home

 

[Loren49]

I designed the door that way so it could be left open for light and ventilation whenever the weather is decent. The only time the bottom doors will be open is when I clean the barn. It seemed like a better way than to have two separate doors with side hinges. I could have had it swing into the barn (easier in some ways) but chose to swing out for shade and to keep the rain out. It's not necessarily traditional to the area as far as I know.

The foundation is treated 6x6 timbers for the perimeter with one tie beam at the middle bent. They are mortised and the six main 6x8 posts are also mortise and tenon into the base. The floor is 2" hemlock planks nailed to the foundation timbers. The foundation 6x6s were set in the ground a few inches and crushed stone was filled to grade. The building is at the edge of our woodlot so is somewhat protected. It actually just sits like many little buildings but I predict it weighs many times that of most. Most buildings of this sort have a single layer of boards for siding - often board and batten. This building has 2 layers - the first is diagonal which really stiffens the building - then a layer of roofing felt to seal - the finish layer is vertical. Kind of overkill but with my own lumber the main cost is my labor (and I'm not worth too much anymore)

I've thought of building a timber frame for years - finally found time a year after I retired (this was my second project - first was a bit less involved) I learned most of what I know about it from a book and on line.

Loren