Timber Frame Workshop in Southeast Nebraska (UPDATED) PICTURES ADDED

Jim_Rogers · May 26, 2014, 04:55:56 AM

Troy:
Thanks for coming over and being a timber framer.

Thanks for your kind comments.

I'm going to leave a tape here with Victor for you. When you see him remind him to give it to you.

Jim Rogers

VictorH · May 27, 2014, 11:58:09 PM

Well our workshop ended today. Had a great time, learned a lot and made new friends. I would absolutely recommend having Jim Rogers as an instructor for a workshop if you are interested in learning the craft.

Here is a picture of us with the bent we did a test fit on that we laid out and cut during the workshop. We worked on and cut many other components and joints as well.

Jim_Rogers · May 28, 2014, 12:26:00 AM

It was a great workshop.

I had some great students. The all did a great job. There were no stupid questions, only questions that needed answers.

I want to thank Paul (woodteach on FF), his brother Aaron, Kevin (a FF member), Mark and Edwin from LA, and Troy for coming to the workshop.

I most of all I would like to thank VictorH for putting it all together.

I got a Nebraska sun burn today to take home to MA tomorrow. :

Jim Rogers

klpauba · May 28, 2014, 08:58:08 PM

I must say, this is the best instructional workshop I've attended (although my first timber framing one).

VictorH was a gracious host and had the venue well prepared for those of us attending. He's a friendly soul that can prepare a great burger on the grill.

I can't say enough good things about Jim Roger's skill, patience and training skills. He shared a lot of information over the five day workshop and, after answering many questions (some repeated), we were able to put together a good portion of the frame. I liked most of his jokes, too!

I would be one of the first to sign up for another workshop like this (just to "burn in" the knowledge and learn more techniques/joints). The workshop really took away my intimidation on starting up the craft as a hobby. I would suggest you to contact Jim to see if you could work out a workshop that is local to you. It makes the training really affordable and there's something really special about spending a few days with others with a common interest in timber framing -- I met some wonderful people doing so.

Jim_Rogers · May 28, 2014, 09:41:36 PM

Thanks for your kind words.

Jim Rogers

woodsteach · May 28, 2014, 11:02:21 PM

Thank you to Victor and Jim for a great workshop.

I have timbers cut to make Jim's mailbox post out of walnut and will begin cutting joints next week. The mailbox post looks like a great 1st solo project, contact Jim for a set I think that they are less than $10.00 .

Once again if you have the opportunity to learn from Jim even if it is only for a day or two it would be well worth it..

Paul

Jim_Rogers · May 30, 2014, 08:51:31 AM

Paul:
Thanks for your kind words.

Jim Rogers

PS. It was a great pleasure to teach this group of beginners. Everyone did a great job on the pieces they worked on. And we only had one "mis-cut" but we were able to work around that, and still use the timber.