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Title: Raising a Hammerbeam
Post by: Woodsende on April 18, 2022, 05:24:08 PM

I am building a hammerbeam workshop. I have seen two methods for raising hammerbeams.
1. Assemble the entire bent and raise as a single unit.
2. Set the posts and hammerbeams, then raise the rafters, collar ties, hammer posts as a unit and drop onto the posts/beams.

Any advice as to which method is easier?

Thanks for any advice I can get!

Robert

Title: Re: Raising a Hammerbeam
Post by: Jim_Rogers on April 18, 2022, 05:44:32 PM

The only hammer beam bent I ever was involved with, we raised it whole with posts and everything.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10095/20170923_133009~0.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1650318249)

Jim Rogers

Title: Re: Raising a Hammerbeam
Post by: Andries on April 18, 2022, 05:50:55 PM

My nick-name for my son was 'hammer beam'.
Raised him whole.
The wife was a big help.
He's good now.
😂😁😂
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Carry on everyone.

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