Timberwrestler, is right about where you would place a brace pocket in a rough sawn timber frame, and that is on a timber's edge.
Sometime ago, I wanted to be able to do a centered brace pocket on a rough sawn frame and in doing this you have to make sure your pocket is the correct depth.
And this would be measured from the reference face, which would be the opposite side of the timber.
So, I invented a tool and had a machine shop near me make one up. And I have to admit at a great expense.
But this was a prototype:
It is two framing squares bolted together with a slider that holds a combination square metal ruler.
As you have heard of the Big Al layout tool, well this is a Big Jim's double combo.....
And here is how it would be used:
And a closeup:
Basically it would let you measure around a corner and then in.
I was hoping to find a machine shop that could produce these slider attachments and start selling them to timber framers who want to be able to use their combination square ruler with their framing square; without having to use three or more hands.
I have a machinist friend who is suppose to be getting me a price for making up say 10 of these to have on hand and sell.
If you'd like to order one, please let me know and I'll put a fire under his butt and see what's going on. I've been waiting more than a month for the price quote.
Jim Rogers
