Somewhere there is a reported expert behind this segment. Unfortunately, the last several weeks have been consumed with medical treatment of a family member. I'm trying to catch up now. Thank you for your patience.
This site is the ONLY resource many of us may have about timber framing (other than books). It may not be the most active post site, but I think that the people are just honest enough that they don't give just "any" answer to pacify the people who ask questions.