Purely Post & Beam Online Course
Expert training and step-by-step guidance, without having to travel far away or spend thousands of dollars in tuition
Demystify timber framing today, create something with your hands and start your journey to becoming a competent and confident person today!
What you'll get:
- Comprehensive video lessons covering every aspect of timber framing
- Downloadable PDF resources and cut sheets for easy reference
- Lifetime access to course materials, allowing you to learn at your own pace
- Access to our exclusive online community of timber framing enthusiasts
- Expert support from our instructors, available to answer your questions
- 10% discount on tools and materials at Shelter Tools store
- 12+ hours of content
Can you REALLY learn how to timber frame from an online course?
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For those who can make it to Maine, our in-person Purely Post-and-Beam class would be the best way to learn timber framing. But we understand that not everyone has the ability to drop everything for a week to come to our campus in Woolwich, Maine to do so. We fully believe this is the next-best thing and that YES, you can truly learn how to timber frame with the help of this online course!
We have worked hard to compile every last bit of content from our Purely Post-And-Beam course and put it in an easily digestible, video-by-video, online format. And not only that, but we’ve also tried to anticipate every question that you might ask as a student of our online course, since you don’t have the luxury of asking an instructor during class.
Our recommendation is that you first go through the course content from beginning to end before trying your hand at timber framing (rather than watching a singular video and then immediately trying to copy what you just watched). Then, once you acquire some timber framing tools and lumber, continue to use the course as a reference guide, coming back to specific sections to review as you practice your skills and eventually cut and raise your own timber frame structure!
Course Curriculum
Introduction to Purely Post & Beam Course
Essential Timberframing Tools
Tool Sharpening 101
Drafting & Design
How to Read Your Cut Sheets
Cutting Your Timbers To Length
The Layout Process
Cutting & Refining Joinery on a Post
Cutting & Refining Joinery on a Beam
Cutting & Refining Joinery on Joists & Braces
Cutting & Refining Joinery on a Rafter
Finishing Your Timbers
Engineering Theory & Application in Timber Framing
Timber Frame Assembly & House Tour
Laying Out, Cutting, & Refining a Scarf Joint
Bloopers & Behind-The-Scenes
Here's what you'll want on the bench before you start. You don't need everything at once — and where several makers are worth considering, they're listed together so you can compare.
Suggested Tools
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Disclaimers
This course is designed for educational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Shelter Institute is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the course content.
Timber framing and woodworking involve the use of tools and materials that can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Always prioritize safety and follow proper precautions when applying the techniques learned in this course.
Shelter Institute reserves the right to update or modify course content at any time to ensure the best learning experience for our students.
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