Author Topic: Finally cutting joints (Read 3341 times)

barasingha · « **Reply #21 on:** July 26, 2018, 07:50:02 PM »

I have finally set the big boys.

And this is how I reached the 35' necessary to set joists:

barasingha · « **Reply #22 on:** July 26, 2018, 08:01:05 PM »

Many years ago, while on a construction site, I saw some timber framers cutting timbers. They were sawing with a big skill saw, flipping timber, and finishing cut on the other side.

I asked, "why dont y'all use a chainsaw?"

"Because we're carpenters, not butchers," one responded.

If there is any truth to that mans words, then consider me a butcher.

Dave Shepard · « **Reply #23 on:** July 26, 2018, 08:08:29 PM »

You can do a bunch of things with a chainsaw that are not critical cuts that can save a bunch of time. I want the new Milwaukee 18 volt battery saw for making the odd cut. Mafell makes a very expensive chainsaw for timber framing. I think it's $8k.

TimFromNB · « **Reply #24 on:** July 26, 2018, 08:31:44 PM »

Looking good!

barasingha · « **Reply #25 on:** July 27, 2018, 09:28:54 AM »

Here is how it all locks together.

And here is how I'll raise the floor over the small joists to be level with big joists using 2x4 sleepers.

Runningalucas · « **Reply #26 on:** July 27, 2018, 01:03:19 PM »

Keep'em coming; enjoying the build progress.

ljohnsaw · « **Reply #27 on:** July 27, 2018, 05:36:42 PM »

Waiting to see how this is going to work. Don't quite understand why the ends are cut the way you did and what that "walkway" thing down the middle is all about. Love the rock work!

barasingha · « **Reply #28 on:** July 27, 2018, 06:55:09 PM »

The rock walls will continue vertically. There will however be doorways between sections of the house divided by the rock walls, thus the need for a level floor. The 2x4 sleepers will not pass thru the rock wall, as of yet unbuilt, but instead support about 6" of flooring. The photo was to check the level.

The joists are cut that way to facilitate the running of wires and plumbing between end of joist and rock walls; to be hidden later with trim boards.

The overhang on top of big joists, and the over hanging 2x4 upon the smaller joists, support about 6" of flooring upto the rock walls.

Hope that makes sense.

ljohnsaw · « **Reply #29 on:** July 27, 2018, 07:54:30 PM »

OK I think I get it. That will be a big mechanical chase on the joist ends. How much head room is that below the joists? Just a crawl (crouch) space or is it walkable?

barasingha · « **Reply #30 on:** July 27, 2018, 08:00:20 PM »

The bedrock floor is not level. Clear space under joists ranges from 7'10" to 8'5".

I plan to have a full staircase to down below.

barasingha · « **Reply #31 on:** July 27, 2018, 08:09:42 PM »

Here you can see the empty foundation. At far end there is scaffold standing. At far left is the construction staircase.

samandothers · « **Reply #32 on:** July 28, 2018, 09:52:26 AM »

Very interesting build and beautiful rock work!

Bindian · « **Reply #33 on:** September 06, 2018, 09:04:13 PM »

I love your build and location. I was planning on retiring in the Hill Country, but my daughter announced she will be moving back here from the Austin (Manor) area. So no rocks in my future plans, just tons of pine trees here!
hugs, Brandi

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