Issue 12

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An Introduction to Timber Framing

Learning this traditional method begins with the mortise-and-tenon joint.

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Features

  • Surface-Bonded Block

    A strong, fast and inexpensive alternative to poured-concrete or block-in-mortar walls.

  • Roof Shingling

    With only a few rules to follow, putting on a wood roof can be relaxing work with pleasant materials.

  • The Deck Upstairs

    How to combine a deck with a roof that won't leak.

  • Curved Doors

    A design with a circular closet in the center of the house calls for some special techniques.

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