Learn about
- Timber
selection - quality, species, properties
- Joint
options, traditional proportions of jointing and why they work, pegs
and proper pegging of connections
- Using
a basic, traditionally inspired tool kit – where to source tools and
what to look out for with secondhand purchases
- Setting
out methods – essentially traditional but with some changes and
slightly different tool choices
- Cutting
techniques with a basic tool kit
- Safe
handling and test assembly of components to check for accuracy
- Traditional
numbering systems
- Final
test-assembly of the finished section of framing then stacking for
raising at a later date
Skills development
- Confidence with hand
tools
- Increased familiarity
with traditional joinery options
- An understanding of
traditional tools and techniques
- A better
understanding of vernacular timber buildings
Dates/time:
9.00-4.00 Tuesday 20th - Friday 24th
March OR Monday 25th - Friday 29th June
2018
Main Tutor:
Rick Lewis of Traditional
Oak Carpentry
Leave
your carpenters mark on the 1580 Suffolk Long House that we are
reinstating at Orchard Barn!
Take advantage of the Early Bird Price by
booking your place now. Please select the date your wish to book for and pay via PayPal at the bottom of the relevant page.
Course 1 Tuesday 20th - Friday 24th March 2018
Course 2 Monday 25th - Friday 29th June 2018
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