More Tips for Working Solo
Another example of how creative problem-solving can put the biggest of jobs within the reach of a single carpenter (and his tractor).
Recently I posted a video of me trimming a porch by myself, which I shared in response to a podcast discussion where we argued about the value and efficiency of trying to tackle projects without a helper. Feedback showed that the video struck a chord with people, and we got a lot of requests for copies of John Carroll’s book, Working Solo. So when I was recently taking a stroll down memory lane and flipping through issue 1 (circa 1981) of Fine Homebuilding and came across an article titled Solo Timber-Raising, I knew I had to unearth the illustrations from that old gem and share them with everybody.
Happy building,
Justin
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I prefer to work alone. Don't have to hear any excuses ,whining , or complaining. And if something does go wrong no one to blame but myself, just the way I like it.
Amen to that!
Nice find, Justin! I've used a tractor to raise a bent on a timber frame too, but my system was nowhere near as refined as this.