Hello All!
I have a ton of questions! Take your best shot at all or one of them...
I have been lurking and posting a few times, here and really enjoy the site. I'm taking the TF class at Heartwood in three weeks, I can't wait! (Anyone else taking the same class?) I have been volunteering my time with a few timber framers in CT and have been to three raising's. I 'm undecided as to how to start my plans for a timber frame cabin. After taking the class I want to cut a frame this summer, but I can't start on the cabin for a few years until finances allow. So, what should I do in the mean time. I don't need any TF's on my property now, (I already have an 1870 20 x 30 TF barn).
I have been having trouble finding plans for TF's. Does anyone know of a source? I have Jack Sobon's book with the 12 x 16 shed, and have considered starting with that. How long could I let it sit stacked in my barn or outsde covered and not have to worry about wood shrinkage (White Pine)? Do you think I could sell the frame at cost so it is not sitting around?
Does anyone need help as an "apprentice" in the CT area where I would work for free with some free instruction on Timber Framing. What would I expect to pay for a set of plans for my Cabin (appox 24 x 24, two story) if I had a timber frame architect or timber framer design it with a complete cut list and detailed drawings of the joinery?
Thanks for any and all advice!
Bob
