Timber Framing - course outline


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




  timber frame tools and students