Hi Everyone, It was a fun tour. I rarely see planks used as bracing so that was very interesting to see in two of the three barns. There are endless variations in the construction details!

I just like to be nice and clear...The flail did not go with the 1880s circular sawn barn we were in. I knew I should have smiled!

The evidence of the drill holes in the foundation granite and cut nails in the second barn indicated construction after 1830, not an 18th century barn.

I will gladly help anyone who wants to set up a barn tour, any where, any time, even if I cannot attend.

Jim

The closer you look the more you see.
"Heavy timber framing is not a lost art" Fred Hodgson, 1909