Photos of November Class at the Timber Frame Learning Center of W NC

[Jim_Rogers]

Here are some photos of the workshop:





Dan took his sawmill and cut a scarf joint half lap with tenons on the end:





The a student, Joe, used that to make a joint called an half edged brindled scarf:



The timber in front will join the timber that Joe's hands are on to make a three-piece plate that will be over 36' long. 
Here is one measurement on the plate:



I'd say he did a great job for his first scarf joint.

Here is Dan doing a chain mortiser demo:





More to follow....

Jim Rogers

[Jim_Rogers]

Here are some more photos:


Above is the wall A plate 38' long.

Here we are test fitting all posts and braces that connect to the wall. There are 4 bent posts and six braces.




Next, we test fit a bent together. We asked the client's wife to pound in one of the pegs as it will be her garden greenhouse frame.



Her husband, Joe is taking her picture or video.

Here is our class photo with me shaking the hand of the client Joe. And Dan with his traditional raising day orange T-shirt so everyone can see him.



One of the students crafted a small sign to give to them:


We all signed it.

And with her holding it:



It was a great class, and we had students from all over the country come. Such as NC, WV, MA, SC, NY, and our furthest traveler, Carl came from Alaska.

Many thanks to all.

Jim Rogers

[Andries]

Traditional and Innovative - all in one class!
This the first time I've seen a WM used to make a scarf joint.
Thanks Jim; great photos.

[Jim_Rogers]

The joint is called an edged half brindle scarf.
There is a tenon on each end of the two halves that goes into a matting mortise. And is pegged. Then we would use some screws or lags to secure the two halves together.


The mill cuts the long edge in half, then Dan rolled the timber and cut the 6" long tenon on the ends. First time we tried it and it worked great.

Jim Rogers

[Stephen1]

Looks like great class! Thanks for sharing