Timber framing workshop in NC- any interest?

Jim_Rogers · February 21, 2014, 10:48:46 AM

A forestry forum member scsmith42 (Scott Smith) of New Hill, NC has emailed me that his wife needs a tack room addition.

He is willing to host a workshop at his place in New Hill, NC, which is just south west of Raleigh, NC. If we have enough people interested in learning "how to timber frame" we'll set something up.

~~No dates set~~ as we wanted to see if there was enough interest in learning timber framing in his area. Dates are July 14th to the 18th, 2014.

This would be a 5 day workshop ~~which could include a weekend to reduce the number of days to take off of normal work~~. Cost would be $100 per day and you don't have to take all five days, but the most exposure you can get would be the full workshop.

I'd like to travel to Scott's and help him out.

Would you like to be added to the list?

Jim Rogers

PS. The frame would be a modified 12x16' frame out of southern yellow pine. And the class would be limited to 8 students, not including Scott.

PPS. Edited to remove some wrong stuff.

Stephen1 · February 21, 2014, 11:56:04 PM

Hi Jim and Scott, I have an interest. I am just not to sure on my availability, but will see what everyone comes up with.
Cheers
Stephen

jamesamd · February 23, 2014, 08:11:55 PM

Lets see how,it shakes out!

Jim

MattJ · March 03, 2014, 11:28:57 AM

I would be interested if the dates worked out. That would be really cool.

submarinesailor · March 03, 2014, 09:35:38 PM

Jim and Scott,

If the date for this is after the 30th of June, plan on me being there for all 5 days.

Bruce

dustyjay · March 04, 2014, 05:27:52 AM

Early July dates would make me really interested and likely to attend.

mrector · March 04, 2014, 05:42:01 AM

I would be interested as well.
Mikey

MattJ · March 04, 2014, 07:41:19 AM

The only dates that wouldn't work for me in that range would be July 5-11. As a disclaimer to those that asked for the summer and aren't living in NC be prepared for it to also be a weight loss clinic!

scsmith42 · March 04, 2014, 08:46:55 AM

How about the week of July 13? Class would be the 14th thru the 18th.

Jim_Rogers · March 04, 2014, 09:37:14 AM

Starting on the 14th works for me.

Anyone interested in attending needs to send me an email via the regular email system so I can get your correct email address.

A commitment to the workshop will mean making a deposit to reserve your spot. Normal deposit are $100 with balance due the first day at registration.

You can contact me by email at jrsawmill (at) verizon (dot) net

Jim Rogers

scsmith42 · March 04, 2014, 10:10:27 AM

Quote from: MattJ on March 04, 2014, 07:41:19 AM
The only dates that wouldn't work for me in that range would be July 5-11. As a disclaimer to those that asked for the summer and aren't living in NC be prepared for it to also be a weight loss clinic!

Hopefully we can do some of the work in the air conditioned shop!

mrector · March 04, 2014, 02:56:15 PM

Is there going to be any lodging available, or motels or should I bring a tent and some mosquito nets? Haha
Mikey

scsmith42 · March 04, 2014, 03:33:22 PM

We don't have lodging on the farm, but we do have some sites suitable for a camper and you're welcome to set up a tent. I have a shower in the shop too. Hotels are available in Apex, NC about 15 minutes from the farm.

Amelia Farms · March 04, 2014, 06:01:20 PM

Very interested depending on dates.

Jim_Rogers · March 04, 2014, 06:49:29 PM

Quote from: Amelia Farms on March 04, 2014, 06:01:20 PM
Very interested depending on dates.

Dates are July 14 to July 18th, 2014 Monday through Friday.

I'll be arriving Sunday night.

Jim Rogers

MattJ · March 06, 2014, 06:38:31 PM

I'm really looking forward to this event. I imagine we'll be using timbers milled by Scott and I look forward to learning the basics and then practicing back at home on milled and hewed timbers. I watched the boat builders using broad axes when I was in Denmark at the viking museum in Roskilde and it was fascinating. This learning experience, seeing it in Denmark and the great forum experience with Autine have inspired me to invest in a broad axe from him. Placed my order this week. Probably won't be ready to bring to the class in July but should be ready by the time fall rolls around. I ordered one of his double bevel versions after trying the ones out in Denmark and seeing how they ride the bevel against the wood. I can't wait to try it out.

For reference here are a few they used in Roskilde and some other pictures I posted a while back.

MattJ · March 06, 2014, 06:39:52 PM

Also Scott, that is quartersawn white oak!

scsmith42 · March 06, 2014, 09:19:09 PM

Sweet!

MattJ · March 07, 2014, 08:10:21 AM

Should have stuck something in for scale but those "pie slices" are each about 18" wide. I had a hard time imagining how they were cut. They were not split, and it was clear from the blade marks they were bandsawed. I asked the Danes and nobody had an idea how they were cut. Somebody else picked up the logs and did it offsite and returned them that way according to the guy hewing the logs.

Sorry, I have wandered from the topic of the post!

jrouth · March 17, 2014, 06:30:15 PM

If there's room, I'd be interested. Will have to check and see if I can get off on those dates. Warning: There can't be any greener greenhorn than me. But I'm local enough that I can drive it.

Thanks,

Jim_Rogers · March 17, 2014, 06:34:51 PM

jrouth:
There is plenty of room for you.
Send me an email after you figure your time/dates.
Jim Rogers

Stephen1 · March 22, 2014, 12:10:10 AM

Hi guys , I do have an interest. I am going to see if I can make it work. Would be a great spot.
Stephen

Jim_Rogers · April 02, 2014, 05:37:41 PM

I have four registered students. But there is still room for more.

Jim Rogers

scsmith42 · April 02, 2014, 08:49:09 PM

Jim, expect a call from a fellow in Graham, NC...

Jim_Rogers · April 03, 2014, 08:02:18 AM

ok, thanks.

Stephen1 · April 03, 2014, 08:18:30 AM

Jim, I am putting the logistics together now. That way I can pick up a new tape. :D

Jim_Rogers · April 03, 2014, 09:22:35 AM

ok, I've got a good batch of them now.

And some more coming in today or tomorrow.

I sold 6 last week. And one off an auction site yesterday.

I guess I'll have to go to the office supply store and get another package of erasers.... :D

Jim Rogers

MattJ · June 16, 2014, 01:34:21 PM

Jim and Scott,

Just checking on the class, I am assuming its still on?

Thanks

Matt

Jim_Rogers · June 16, 2014, 02:10:10 PM

Still all with openings tell all your friend and relatives who may want to jump in at the last minute.

Jim Rogers

MattJ · June 16, 2014, 06:04:54 PM

Great. I'm trying to get one whos on the fence. Looking forward to it.

jrouth · June 30, 2014, 02:42:09 PM

I assume we'll get directions/logistics via e-mail?

Looking forward to it!

Jim_Rogers · July 11, 2014, 09:16:55 AM

I'll be packing the car today for my trip to New Hill, NC.

There is still room at the workshop for one or two more students if you'd like to join us and learn timber framing up close and personal.

Hope you can make it.

Jim Rogers

PS. I'm driving down to DC and staying over with my cousin. I'm bringing all the tools we sell so if you want to meet up in the DC area or my other "road stop" in Bridgewater, NJ pm, email or call me right away.

Jim_Rogers · July 18, 2014, 12:34:14 AM

I've been here in NC since Sunday afternoon.

I have been having a great time with four great students and an exceptional host, Scott Smith.

Today, we left a little early to travel a few miles to "Roy Underhill's" shop and visit the tool store over his shop.

I was hoping to meet Roy, but he wasn't around today.
But I did pick up a nice plane for myself and one to sell later on.

Here is a shot of two students with boring machines working on a sill:

As one student was leaving yesterday, we took a group photo. And hopefully Scott will post it here, later.

He is suppose to share all the photos he has taken during the class tomorrow. So maybe I'll be able to soon.

Jim Rogers

MattJ · July 21, 2014, 12:15:37 PM

Wanted to say thanks to Jim as a great teacher and Scott as an amazing host. The class was a blast and I can't stop thinking about wanting to start a new project with the skills we learned. There was a lot covered in five days, both from a timberframing perspective and grilled meats from Scott and his helper Brett!

I have a lot of pictures but thought I would share this nice action shot!

Matt

scsmith42 · July 22, 2014, 08:31:43 AM

Whew - what a great class! Jim is an incredibly knowledgeable instructor, and the class went extremely well. It was great that Matt, Travis, Jed and Chad could come out and partake, and we all learned a lot.

I'll do a more in-depth writeup and post pix when I get caught up, but just wanted to take a moment to thank Jim for coming down and sharing his knowledge.

Scott

jrouth · July 22, 2014, 12:58:55 PM

Had a blast and learned a lot - That's me "tapping" the frame. I told my wife calling that a "tap" was like telling a man facing a tidal wave he's about to get a little moist.

Anyway - I'd highly recommend anyone taking a class from Jim.