[.ca] Timber Frame Construction: All About Post and Beam Building (ISBN 0882663658)

The best place to start:
I have bought probably 10 books on timber framing and ended up building my own 2000 sf timber frame barn. I went back to this book more than any other becasue it covers the basics so well. If you're looking to attempt a fairly straightforward project without any real complex joints or design, this is probably the only book you'll ever need - a great primer and a great basic reference.

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" Timber Frame Construction " provides a good basis of knowledge for the expeirenced builder intrested in learning post and beam joinery , from the history of the craft to tools and joints. I found the book a valuable source for my project. On the down side I could have used more explanation on what joints to use, the best cutting sequence and a greater description of where not to use them. Overall though I recommend it.