Hey Yooperdirt, I am currently cutting a king post frame for a shelter over my deck. I live in Gladstone, MI. The jowled posts are 7 x 10 at the top cut down to 7 x 7 at the bottom. All the other timbers are 7 x 7. It will have an English tying joint and curved braces. I obtained the plans from Peter Hendricksen at Northhouse Folk School. Basic size is 10 x 12 feet. You may be able to find a frame to fit your needs on the Northhouse site under the timeberframing classes. If you would like to look at my frame, give me a call 906-399-4920. Good luck.


Skip Dillon