Posted By: jbuckendahl
what types of wood are best? - 09/12/07 11:28 PM
I am new to timber framing but have been thinking of the idea for quite some time,I ordered six books earlier this week so I hope to get many of my questions answered through them, I have many questions since the only framing I've done has been conventional stick. I have a sawmill and I live in northeast Nebraska. I am wondering what types of trees around here are suitable for timber framing, the woods most available are elms, ash, red cedar, cottonwood, mullberry, soft maple, and honey locust. Pine are hard to find but if I run a want add I'm sure I could come up with some. I am thinking of framing a couple sheds about 24x40 and then maybe a house. btw, is there a spell check on here? Thanks