To all timber framers:

There is a tool list on the page about the Geometric workshop with the information. Which says:

#3 Hand tool use: Selection, tuning, and proper use of the basic hand tool kit (limited to what would have been available in the 1700s)

* Straightedge (length as an increment of the rod length and width as mortise width)
* Dividers - String - Awl - Race knife - Marking gauge - Plumb bob - Saws
* Framing chisel, corner chisel and mallet - T-augers - Axe - Adze - Draw knife

And I can tell you that the standard T-handle auger with a twist drill is "not" period...... twist augers came later on...

I have been gearing up to supply you timber framers who are taking this workshop with some tools off this list, currently for sale and available, immediately.

We now have three race knives on hand for sale. One 4" adze and 5 sets of dividers, ranging in these sizes 5", 6", 8", 9 1/2" and 12".
And several draw knives, sizes 8" and 10".

And we'd be happy to help you find other tools you might need.

For information and pricing of these tools, please send me a private email to jrsawmill (at) verizon (dot) net.

Thanks

Jim Rogers.

PS. I have been in contact with Jack Sobon and I have supplied him with several period augers of different diameters for your workshop. He will be sharpening them and preparing them for you to use.

However, if you'd like to purchase one of your own, I can try and find you one. Just let me know.

I received in an e-mail an attachment with directions and a tool list, I can't open them. Could someone post the tool list and directions? I am curious if the tool list differs from the one already listed.

Tim

Forward it to me and I'll try.....

Jim Rogers

Here is the document file:

RECOMMENDED
TOOL LIST
Geometrical Design & 18th Century Hand tools


Dividers
String
Awl
Race Knife
Marking Gauge
Plumb bob
Saws
Framing Chisel
Corner Chisel & Mallet
T-Augers
Axe
Adze
Draw knife

If you have any questions regarding this list please give us a call - 413-623-9926

Here is the map:

While visiting this group at the workshop, someone mentioned to me that they were interested in a Millers Falls boring machine, after I sold the only one I had with me.
If anyone knows who this person is/was, could you let me know. I now have two Millers Falls machines available and would like to connect up with them.
Or if you know them, tell them I have two machines available now.

Jim Rogers

Jim, Tony is still looking for a Boss.

Tim

Tim:
We have him on our list as wanting one. We had someone else on the Boss machine list before him and that one was just fulfilled. So Tony, is next.

We still have two very fine Millers Falls machines on hand. Hopefully I'll be able to photograph them today. And I'll be able to provide pictures of them soon.

Thanks for your help with Tony. We will be in contact with him shortly, hopefully.

Jim Rogers