Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Heavy Timber Mortise-and-Tenon Post-and-Beam Bent

8x8 Douglas fir post and tie beam, 2 in thick tenon, 1 in red oak peg

Time: 6 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
14 parts and 8 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Do not overdrive dry hardwood pegs with a heavy iron sledge; use a dead-blow mallet to avoid grain fracturing.
Heavy timber components must be supported on horses with secure chocks to prevent roll-off injuries.

Apprentice Training & Risk NoticeEducational training demonstration only. Risk: Real-world structural lumber sizing, spans, and fastener schedules carry legal liability and must comply with local building codes (IRC/IBC/OSHA) and certified engineering.

Apprentice Training, structural & framing

Heavy Timber Mortise-and-Tenon Post-and-Beam Bent

8x8 Douglas fir post and tie beam, 2 in thick tenon, 1 in red oak peg

Time: 6 h
People: Two
Level

Before you start

Clear 3.5 × 3 m of floor and lay out the parts.
14 parts and 8 fasteners in 5 steps.
You'll want a claw hammer and a tape measure and a drill and a spirit level.
Do not overdrive dry hardwood pegs with a heavy iron sledge; use a dead-blow mallet to avoid grain fracturing.
Heavy timber components must be supported on horses with secure chocks to prevent roll-off injuries.