I was wondering how many of you here have a timber framing philosophy. I have been studying timber framing for several years now, and I recently realized that I have developed my own theories about what timber framing means to me and where I think it could go in the future. Many people laugh at me when I mention that I want to purue TF as a career. They think it is outdated and inefficient. I recieve the most resistance from people who don't believe you can build anything without power tools. I feel that a philosophy helps keep me focused in my interest in timber framing, and helps me explain what it is I am trying to do to others. I have actually written a couple of pages on what I feel best describes my philosophy and have been editing it as I become more educated about the craft and realize what my priorities are. I also hope that if I have my ideas clearly outlined that it will help me find someone to work for (which I am hoping will be soon) who has the same timber framing principles. So, am I crazy, or does this make sense?
Dave
So here I go again, reviving this topic.
It is a timely bump, though, as I have been delving a little deeper into my timberframing 'career'. My initial post on the subject was possibly the planting of a seed, and I have often come back here to read it, to analyse what I was trying to put into words.
I've realised that I can't put into words how I feel about it, but instead have to live it.
And off I go!!
Have chisel, will travel.
Keep an eye out for me in the itinerant forum,...and if you see a big blonde chick wandering by your shop with a tool box in hand and determination in her eyes, be nice and hand her a timber...
