FULLY BOOKED (CLICK HERE FOR THE WAITING LIST)

Details

Star Hill Timber Works workshops are designed for beginners. The intent of this instruction is to provide students the skills and confidence such that at the completion of the class, they are comfortable and confident in building their own small timber framed structures. We have taught many students that have never touched a chisel or handsaw. All that is needed is a desire to learn. We teach safe work practices; students use both traditional hand tools and modern power tools to cut and raise a small frame during the 5-day workshop. Our goal is to continue to grow the community of individuals that are passionate about what they do. In this case, "Timber Framing." At the workshops, we look forward to seeing old friends and friends we have not yet met.

The timber frame that the students build in this workshop is available for purchase. Pricing will be $6000 to $9000 depending on complexity of the project. The frame will be rough cut pine (8" x 8" & 8" x 10"). If you reserve the frame before December 15, 2023, you can provide input as to the design of the frame. These structures work great as a sauna, shed, chicken coop, greenhouse, pergola, gazebo, and/or tiny cabin.

If you are interested in reserving the frame, the deposit is $1000. If you purchase the frame, you can also be enrolled in our workshop at no additional charge. 

Dates: April 12-16, 2023
Times: 7:30am-4:30pm daily
Ages: Adults
Location: Saint Brigid’s Meadow Farm, Coon Valley
No Materials Fee
Lunch Provided

Schedule:
Day 1 - Timber Layout & Cutting
Day 2 - Timber Cutting
Day 3 - Timber Cutting
Day 4 - Knee Brace Layout/Cutting
Day 5 - Fit Frame/Raise Frame

Topics
TF Terms Tools (Hand & Power)
Square Rule Layout
Timber Lists Layout & Shop Standards Sharpening
Measuring & Checking Techniques
Making Pegs
Shaving Horses
Raising & Rigging
TF Design
Basic Load Calculations
SketchUp & TF Extensions
Reference Documents

Framer's Tool List:
1 ½” Framing Chisel
2” Framing Chisel
Corner Chisel
Mallet
Framing Squares
Combination Square
Speed Square
Box Cutter and Blades
Hand Saw (Standard)
Pull Saw
Pencils
Outside Calipers
1”, 1 ½”, and 2” Auger Bit(s)
"Big Al" Borneman Layout Tool
Measuring Tapes
Skill Saw
Drill
Router & Bits
Planner
Chain Mortiser
Gloves
Eye Protection
Leather Shoes
Dust Mask

Supporter Level Ticket: $600

Sustainer Level Ticket: $500

Supported Level Ticket: $400

Level: Beginner

Instructions

All tooling is provided. Students need to bring there own safety equipment.

Gloves,
Ear protection,
Eye protection,
Sturdy work shoes,
Dust mask (optional),
Covid mask (optional)

We will have some tooling for sale at the workshop for students that are interested.