Hi Timberwrestler,

Thanks for the comments.
Yep - I've check'd out that book and its a wonderful collection of examples - the best I've come across! I also noticed how flared posts were used to give a bit more realestate to play with - up to this point i wasn't considering flared posts, and the English tying joint example looks to terminate principal rafters only which don't have overhang(I'm looking for some overhang past the plate on this frame). I am looking at modifying my design at this point to prevent this crowded meeting.


Hi Clark,
Thanks for the comments as well....and the TF Rubies! Too Cool.

Yep - i posted here because I was doing it in sketchup - I'll put future design questions in the proper forum and post smaller pictures. =)

-Dan