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Building the Timber Frame House
The Revival of a Forgotten Craft  
By Tedd Benson
Illustrated by: Jamie Page / with: James Gruber
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS

PREFACE

PART I. THE PAST

Chapter One. WITH BROADAXE AND ADZE: A Look Back

PART II. THE PRESENT

Chapter Two. STRUCTURES FOR TODAY: Timbers and Frames
Chapter Three. THE JOINER'S VISION: Description and Layout
Chapter Four. THE JOINER'S WORK: Removing Wood
Chapter Five. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: Assembly and Raising

PART III. DESIGN THOUGHTS

Chapter Six. BUILDING FOR STRENGTH: A Structural Look
Chapter Seven. BUILDING FOR TODAY: Design Considerations

APPENDICES

1. Beam-Design Formulas
2. Designing Beams by Using Formulas
3. Beam Design Tables
Glossary
References
List of Plates