Let’s get warm in the winter cold! The brush has died off and it’s time to cut trees! Join our workshop where we will fell trees, prepare them, and learn the principles of center-line layout on an irregularly shaped timber. Timbers worked on during this workshop may likely be used in both the Spring and Summer Timber Frame Workshops.
Topics Covered
Tree selection and judgement
Using a bandsaw mill
Introduction to log hewing
Establishing center lines on irregular timbers
Transfering joinery plans to timbers
Included with Tuition
Meals Included - This workshop includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on each day with the exception of the last day, where only breakfast and lunch are served. Meals are typically brought in or cooked family style.
Prerequisites
None, come as you are!
Required Tools
The following tools are required to get the most out of your experience. A loner may be available but not guaranteed. A curated kit of premium Japanese tools will be available for purchase at checkout.
Pens/Pencil
Tape Measure
Square
Level
Optional Tools
String Line(s)
Axes
Register Below
Begin your registration process below. You’ll have the option to purchased curated tools during checkout.
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