advice on timber framing-flooring-constuction lumber and any other info o sawing

[phil c]

Hello all -*DanG what a great place for  information -I just joined this site-OK here what I am looking to learn-I bought a wood mizer late last summer-I got 40 some acres with red pines-white pines -oaks -cherry-walnut-fir-maple and more-I am looking for any info and tips on timber framing-saw milling- woods for house building- I have read tons but I know nothing is better than people with experience I have cut and sold firewood for over 40 years and hung with and helped my sawmill friends but it time to get serious and do some serious learning so I can build a really great home-I got to do it soon I am getting old-tired-sore and fat!!!!! Thanks all Phil C from southern Mich
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[LaneC]

Welcome to the forum. You will soon get great suggestions from people who know.

[Bill Gaiche]

Welcome aboard. You will have more info than you can handle if your not careful. Lots of good help here at the FF. bg

[VictorH]

Phil - welcome to the forum!!  Drop the questions as you need and I'm certain you will get very informed answers from all the knowledgeable folks here.

[slider]

Welcome Phil,check out the timber frame section on here.I bet you will find what you are looking for.What mill did you buy?

[phil c]

Welcome Phil,check out the timber frame section on here.I bet you will find what you are looking for.What mill did you buy?

I got a LT28 with 25hp and all no hydrulics

[fat olde elf]

Welcome !!!! You stated southern Michigan as a location....You need to come to the Forestry Forum Pig Roast the first Saturday in August. It is in Harrison and this will be the 11th. I still have a few old friends and relatives in Michigan but I come up from NC each August for the Pig Roast.. Say your prayers........ PER

[dboyt]

Phil c, welcome to the forum!  I built our home using timberframing out of wood that I milled myself.  That was over 30 years ago, and it is still standing, so it can be done!  Sounds like you've got some experience already, so the learning curve shouldn't be too tough.  Looking forward to reading about your experiences.

[Magicman]

Hello phil c, and Welcome to the Forestry Forum.  Add your profile and sawmill to your profile.  I know that you will not forget, but we might.   

[phil c]

Welcome !!!! You stated southern Michigan as a location....You need to come to the Forestry Forum Pig Roast the first Saturday in August. It is in Harrison and this will be the 11th. I still have a few old friends and relatives in Michigan but I come up from NC each August for the Pig Roast.. Say your prayers........ PER

Thanks for the invite-remind me in july if you think about it and thankyou again

[customsawyer]

Welcome to the forum.

[phil c]

Phil c, welcome to the forum!  I built our home using timberframing out of wood that I milled myself.  That was over 30 years ago, and it is still standing, so it can be done!  Sounds like you've got some experience already, so the learning curve shouldn't be too tough.  Looking forward to reading about your experiences.

I am thinking about timber framing incorporated into standard framing-biggest problem I seam to have is getting fired up about this without worrying about taking this on with being all most 60--I think I am turning into my dad