Two days is nowhere near enough time to explore the art of timber framing – but it’s enough to know that I’m hooked! I can’t wait until we have an extended session of it next year.
One of my class mates apparently has quite a bit of experience doing this. I may have to recruit his help, and build that new smithy in the spring. I also see some tool-making in my near future. The ‘tools of the trade’ for timber framing are wonderful – large framing chisels, slicks, etc. The tools the instructors brought were all very well made, and of high quality (read, “imported” and “expensive”!).
Of course, as an aspiring blacksmith I’m obliged to make my own… Actually, I think that could be a rewarding add-on part of this schooling for me. As I’m exposed to these different, sometimes obscure trades, I’ll have to try making some of their specialized tools.
Tags: school of restoration arts, timber framing, Willowbank