come one, come all....After almost three years in the making, I'd like to post up an open invitation to our house raising, Aug. 4, 2010 in Mulmur, ON. We have a very unique (by NA standards) frame going up, which was partially cut on site and all of the scribe work done by the one and only Mark Davidson and crew @ Whippletree Timberframing in Keene, ON. Crucks, live edge, natural curves throughout, hand hewing, etc, this frame has all da funk . If you're interested in cruck construction, timberframing or just having a good 'ol time seeing a few bents fly, please PM me for detailed directions. We're 1hr north of Toronto near Alliston, ON and would love for you to join us on this joyous day. As a bonus the Whippletree crew will be on site for a few days prior and after the raising, so if anyone in SW Ontario is looking for timberframe work done, this is a perfect opportunity to speak with the pros.

wow, where do I start this...what a wild ride
First and foremost, MASSIVE thanks to our own (on TFG) Mark Davidson of Whippletree Timberframing for investing the time and showing me "the ropes" of this craft. You have forever changed my life mister
I'd also like to thank the crew @ WT for working long hrs scribing the insanely complicated pieces, and bringing so much knowledge and confidence to the raising, you made the last chapter of our journey super fun and stress free.
Hero award of the raising go to John McIlravey and Jim of John McIlravey Log Building and Timberframing, who travelled 3hrs just to be part of this special event. Your random act of kindness and hard work will forever be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to the Guild and all of the forum contributors for having such a very powerful resource.
now, sum pics...:)

congrats!! great lookin frame!!

Hey Raff,
a massive "you are welcome" from Dave, David and me.

we learned lots doing your frame, it's great to have the opportunity to work on something like this.

Keep those photos coming pls!

Nice! Frwinks, you have been dreaming on this awhile, huh? Looks great. Nice compound cruck joint.

That was the most awesome frame! And yes those compound cruck joints look pretty good. I have to admit to being a little stumped by them, but mark and I got them done and they look superb! Keep those pics coming Raff! Thanks to you and Tammy for the support and awesome food!

haha..yea she's a wild one
Two months since the raising... dried in, strapped and tucked away for the winter..
here a shot before strapping and wrap, REMOTE walls with 5.5" of Polyiso outsulation.


and a sneakpeak into the livingroom

a few random shots

Awesome frame Frinks. Is this your new home?

yes sir, well, right now it's just a shell... we'll finish the inside during the winter months. The woodstove is in, the basement is done and after living in a camper for 5 months, we don't need much to survive anymore..lol