Timber Frame Bents: Spring 2008

PROJECT - Three Timber Hammer Bent Frame Trusses with connecting girts forming a space of 20 ft. x 30 ft. with a cathedral ceiling 24 ft. high. Each frame truss is comprised of douglas fir 8” x 10” posts with 6” x 10” hammer girts & posts; 6” x 10” anchor beam, principal rafters, and 4” x 12” curved knee braces. 8” x 8” purlins form the gable roof system. This project employs centerline, square-rule layout on virtually ‘corrected’ timbers allowing for precise joinery on bowed, twisted or tapered wood. The tenon, housing and ‘Fat’ result in strong, accurate joinery.

STUDENTS - Kyle Scheler – North Battleford, Saskatchewan
James Lester – Fort St. John, British Columbia
Peter Rados – White Haven, United Kingdom
Larry O’Loane – Ketchikan, Alaska
Ed Blanchette – High Level, Alberta
Maurice Poulin – Kaministiquia, Ontario
Kellie Shincke – Olympia, Washington
Garret McLeod – Pender Island, British Columbia
Calvin Delwisch - Whitehorse, Yukon Territories
David Britton - Kelowna, British Columbia
Terry Britton – Kelowna, British Columbia
Art Kingsnorth – Qualicum Beach, British Columbia