The undisputed leader in timberframe design and construction shows how the post-and-beam architecture has enormous design possibilities. 400 full-color photos. 46 line drawings & floor plans.

"Collection of 33 articles from the first 10 years of Fine homebuilding"--Introd. "Fine homebuilding, great houses." "A Fine homebuilding book"--T.p. verso.

Discusses the elements involved in building log homes, including design, wood, tools, joinery, and hewing methods

Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers a fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home, with profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand hew and shape each timber, and explanations...

Here for the first time is a complete visual handbook designed for architects, builders, students, and anyone else interested in wood-frame construction. Inside you'll find hundreds of meticulous drawings illustrating every detail you might ever want to know about when building wood, whether you're building basement walls or framing a chimney opening. This wealth of visual information is mined from actual jobsites. Special attention is given throughout...