All of the above noted references are good sources, and there are many others out there.
Here on the Web, there is another Forum moderated by a TFG member ( Jim Rogers ) that includes a terrific set of instructions for Square Rule Layout that you might find helpful. Try
www.forestryforum.com, register there, then go to the "forum". There is one about Timber Framing and Log Building.
http://www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=6403.0 A sticky thread near the top of the list is titled "tools for Timber Framing. Read all of it a couple of times. It has been as helpful as the books listed above.