Posted By: Jar
First timer - 03/04/16 11:48 PM
Hello to all,I'm new to this forum and about to attempt my first timber frame.I am finding that the planning seems to be about two thirds of the labor in designing and building my small barn. The barn will be 16'x36'. I am using Eastern White Pine for my frame.Posts will be 8"x8" and crossbeams are 8"x12". Will be cutting shouldered thru mortise and tenons in the post to accept the crossbeams,w/2" thick tenons,the crossbeam will be housed 11". I'm not sure how tall to make the tenons ? Should they be the full 11" tall or will I be removing to much material from the post ? Is there some kind of standard based on the height of the timber ? I guess I should say the crossbeams will be laid out one foot down from the tops of the posts. Thanks in advance. JAR