I recently signed on for a gig as a timber frame reenactor in the early-mid 1800's. I have a good selection of old tools and I know how I cut a frame by hand, but I'd like to be as historically accurate as possible, both in tools and process. Does anyone know of any good historical resources for more info?
Here's the tool list I have so far. Anyone care to add, delete or comment on anything?
Layout tools:
-steel square
-mortise gauge
-scratch awl
-folding rule? tape measure? story pole?
Joinery tools:
-chisel
-corner chisel
-slick
-mallet
-handsaws (crosscut and rip)
-axe
-adze
-auger bit and T-handle(early 1800's) or beam drill(mid 1800's)
-brace and bit (peg holes)
-froe (and draw knife?) for pegs
Thanks,
Peter
