Maybe I am in the elimma of a Writer or Artist.they have to us the title them selves and practicing before people take them serious? Do I just need to market myself more as a timber framer and stop with the construction section listed on my website and card? Or maybe i do not know enough yet and that's why. I would like to focus on cabins and barns.maybe houses but I'd like to learn more before that sized commitment. I live in an affluent community and I would love to cut one frame at a time and ship it around the world.I am ready to make a go at timber framing full time. There are still two more locally that are doing well. So here I am 3 years later.2 of the local timber framers closed up shop.one started working for a local GC and one went bankrupt. I got more and more caught up in normal carpentry to pay the bills. But the is where business stopped with timber framing. I went on to build a pergola for a display and a sign for a business in town. When the rush was over I realized there was no real challenge in that project. To gain knowledge I designed/cut/raised and donated a 12x12 (Jack Sobon Garden shed inspired) pavilion to a local school when they were rebuilding their playground. I have a rather large library of timber framing books and have a decent grasp of the concept. I am not interested in a job mostly because i believe job stands for Just Over Broke. Most have been helpful and a few have let me know the market is too saturated and there is only enough work for them and the others established. I try to gain information on how they did it and what it is they do. Most projects that I get are general construction but with the idea that I build to last and to the best of my knowledge always.I have gone around the state (Maine) and interviewed a few professional timber framers. I have a growing family and am currently self employed. For years I have been enamored with timber framing. I turned 31 Monday! 5 years of the 10 I specialized in finish carpentry and custom cabinetry. I have been working in the construction trade for the better part of 10 years. So I have finally joined the forum to try and seek a bit of guidance.I will tell you a bit about myself. I really enjoy following the rustic builds Fred in Montana posts. Laura Saeger & Rudy Christian, Christian & Son, Inc.Hi all, I have been reading on this forum for a few years now.Sandy Bennett, Blue Ridge Timberwrights.Andy Buck, Custom House & Barn Timber Frames.Autumn Peterson, Heritage Natural Finishes.Barr & Ginger Quarton, Barr Specialty Tools.Scott and Judy Northcott, Northcott Wood Turning.Stephen Morrison, MoreSun Timber Frames.Kris & Leif Calvin, Fisherman's Quay LLC.View a sampling of the items on offer below: You don't need to be a member of the Timber Framers Guild to bid! Want to join? Click here for a 15% discount on membership! Please click here to complete payment if you have not already done so! Please email Cate McAnulty at the Guild with any questions about specific lots, for assistance coordinating shipping, or with any other inquiries. This auction would not be possible without the support of our Gold Sponsor: Fraserwood our Bronze Sponsors: Timberlinx, & Hatchspace our Platinum Donors: Brooks Timber Frame, Inc, Cemwall Systems, MoreSun Timber Frames, Sauter Timber, Trull Forest Products, Carolina Timberworks, the Heartwood School, and Blue Ridge Timberwrights and our hosts, JD's Realty & Auction. Our first-ever virtual benefit auction was a huge success and it's all thanks to you! And a special shout-out to those of you who were able to join our live auction closing party over Zoom - it was a fun way to close out the auction, meet the donors, and build a little competition! Each of your contributions to the auction will support participation by early career timber framers in Guild programs, an expansion of our education and training programs, and outreach to educate the public about the joys and benefits of building and having timber-framed structures. Our first-ever virtual benefit auction raised $83,503 for educational programming!įrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who placed a bid, made a donation, and spread the word.
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