there seems to be less sharing of timber built designs on the internet. I can google up standard 2x designs no problem. I haven't found a single timber frame design on the internet.

That's the first hurdle.
Even if one can find plans, the materials are all special order or custom made on site. The bigger timber locally is 6x6 or perhaps telephone poles.

I think I'm going to order that tiber framing book for the rest of us book. Author seems to think like me.

I do not mind paying more for a quality product, but so far the only quote I got for timber trusses is $13,600 for 4 trusses spanning 30 feet plus $1400 for delivery. I can get Two By trusses for $2500 locally.

Cost difference is 6x. I'm not sure it is worth 6x the cost.

If it sounds Like I am thinking out loud I am. The amount of info on timber framing is scarce so it is nice to find this forum. Maybe my hopes of making one are unrealilistic.