Anything by Jack Sobon is essential, and I also recommend the Fox maple "Timber Framers workshop" by Steve Chappell
Thanks TB...I got a great deal on two of Ted Benson's books so I went with them for now.
"Building the TF House" and "TF Home- Design Construction finishing"
Cheap price and free shipping. I'm sure there's more to get down the line.
I see we're almost neighbor's. I lived up in West Saugerties for a spell. Worked at The Woodstock Repertory Theater building stage props way back when. also worked up past the Byrdcliff Playhouse on Bobby & Sara D's house. I'm talking quite a while ago...maybe almost a lifetime ago or so it feels. Right around the time he got in the motor cycle accident.
Sure would love to get up to Hunter to get a few runs in this year. I see there's plenty of snow there.
thanks again
andy
