Raising the Timber Frame with Ropes, Solo, with no Machines: Tiny Timber Frame Pt. 6 // Plans!

It’s finally raising day! I would have preferred to raise the frame with some friends, but Covid has made that difficult.
I decided to use some old climbing gear instead. I anchor off to 2 large trees before building a pulley with some friction hitches and webbing. A lever pole is added to provide some upward lift. After a few hours of intense work, the first bent falls into place, followed by the second bent the next day.
The final piece of the puzzle is getting the top plates onto the timber frame. The plates are green 8x8x14 pine- no way I could lift them up alone. So, I build a ramp and once again use the climbing gear to get the pieces in place.
What’s in my Tool Chest:
Barr 1.5” Framing Chisel: rb.gy/tas3jq (affiliate link)
Lie Nielsen Chisels 1/4”, 1/2”, 1”: rb.gy/qvhydl
12” Starrett Combination Square: rb.gy/8pdhi4 (affiliate link)
Auriou 6” cranked drawknife: rb.gy/kxycaa (affiliate link)
Auriou 10” Rasp: rb.gy/cqdhdp (affiliate Link)
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe: rb.gy/qecjqn (affiliate link)
DMT Dia-Sharp Diamond Stone: rb.gy/uxxche (affiliate link)
Waterstones 1000, 4000, 8000: rb.gy/jzv9rv (affiliate link
Veritas Dovetail Saw: rb.gy/kb4fg3 (affiliate link)
Veritas Carcass Saw: rb.gy/xx8fgp (affiliate link)
Lie-Nielsen Tenon Saw: rb.gy/c6igls
Lie-Nielsen Rip Panel Saw
Disston & Sons #16 Crosscut Panel Saw (antique)
Stanley #4 Smoothing Plane (antique)
Stanley #5 Jack Plane (antique)
Stanley Bedrock #608 Jointer Plane (antique)
Veritas Skew Rabbit Plane: rb.gy/k2nw9c
Veritas Small Plow Plane: rb.gy/etbsau
Lie-Nielsen Router Plane: rb.gy/l5namw
Stanley #92 12” Brace (antique)
Irwin Auger Bits (antique)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

This video almost makes it look like I know what I’m doing and that I new this would work. The truth: I was terrified the entire time, I still can’t believe this worked, I have bruises and cuts all over my body, and every single muscle I have still hurts. Enjoy :)

[@ktulu193]

But it was worth it, I imagine!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

@@ktulu193 totally!

[@blueblur6447]

You have lived and experienced more from life from this single project than many do during a lifetime...

[@darrengarside1012]

I’ve sat open mouthed at your skill and patience. I am in awe.

[@Pk-kp7sn]

Clever! And so refreshing to see that a 50,000 dollar tractor with bucket loader doesn't suddenly appear.

[@woodwood1]

당신은 훌륭한 목수입니다. 나는 한국의 목수입니다. 로프를 이용하는 당신의 창의력에 감탄했습니다.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thank you!

[@tiemoes]

first time i see a grigri used as a tool in woodworking, i love your combination of climbing gear and carpentry

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Ha, sometimes you just have to do the best you can with what you have… Thanks, Tim!

[@davidpkelly01]

Nic, with risk of distorting the analogy, watching your video series is similar to watching someone efficiently, effectively, methodically aid-solo a solid C0-C1 route: read the line, determine vulnerabilities, step in, place pro, test piece, transfer weight, gather, progress upward...repeat.... Focused. Purposed. Serene. Transcendent. It is easy to see how you find pleasure in and bring method to your crafts. Looking forward to watching and learning more from you. Thank you for sharing.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I love this analogy, haha! Thanks so much for the kind words. It’s really motivating to have folks support the work I do. Thanks again

[@DaughtersWoodCo]

Your smile at 11:12 when that beam falls in place is wonderful! Probably felt like an incredible accomplishment! The tiny timber frame is looking good!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

It was such a relief and also exciting at the same time. So stoked!

[@davelarsen9847]

It makes me feel so good to know that there are still men with this kind of guts and skill around. Thank you so much for these videos! There is just nothing so satisfying than to witness such precise carpentry and timber framing! I have just lived through an amazing sense of fulfillment and satisfaction vicariously!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks so much, Dave! A lot of work goes into these videos and it brings me a lot of fulfillment to know that folks like you are enjoying them. Cheers!

[@Berserkerworks]

and now you know why the amish have so many children. Seriously great work Nic. This is a pleasure to watch come together.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Seriously, I should have at least put the dog to work. Thanks for watching, dude!

[@Berserkerworks]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking I did notice a severe lack of Django, but I figured he was your safety watch.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

@@Berserkerworks we trained him to call 911 from inside the house in the event of my smooshing

[@heathmix3204]

I would have to say that yes it was apparent that you did not know what you were doing, because their were definitely other ways that you could have accomplished this that would have taken less time, and possibly effort. That being said, what is apparent is that you know ropes, and clearly you have climbing experience. It is important that you stay in your wheel house some when you are doing new things, this was a safe enough alternative and I never worried that you would end up under one of those timbers, so job well done. Always remember that with a myriad ways of accomplishing a task it is best to stay in your comfort zone when you can to finish a job. Enjoying the build so far, keep up the good work.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Spot on! I knew going into this that it wouldn’t be the best way, but it was really rewarding combining two of my passions. Definitely wouldn’t do things the same way if I were to do this again though

[@brainp471]

you are a beast to pull this off by yourself. Mad respect.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Brian. I’ll be okay if I never do this alone again :)

[@threeriversforge1997]

Great work. Always wonderful to see guys who know how to use rope and pulleys to get the job done. I highly recommend the Ashley Book of Knots for every craftsmen, and this is exactly why.

[@RaqrexArt]

I just cannot believe you pulled this off! Glad you didn’t get smooshed! Amazing! ⭐️

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Me neither!

[@jakebrakejunky10-4]

Scars are the road map of an old mans memories. Awesome build and thats was some nice rigging.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Love it! Thanks for watching!

[@christopherpattison7877]

I am seriously impressed. It takes a lot of effort and planning to get all those joints to fit so neatly together. A slow, systematic and unrushed approach clearly gets the job done. Well done.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! it’s been a long road, but i’m really stoked to make it this far

[@thatDIYlife]

This is some next level Stonehenge technology type stuff right here 😳

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha!

[@DB-yb5zu]

Having done this with several people and still found it stressful, challenging and hard work (and ultimately very satisfying) its absolutely amazing that you did this alone. Raising and putting on top plates and aligning brace tenons is a feat in itself. The clunk of timbers seating as intended is a wonderful sound. Absolutely brilliant work.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I think I felt every type of emotion during the raising. Terrifying, exciting, satisfying… I had been thinking about the raising for months, not sure if it would work or not. Glad it’s all behind me now! I hope I never forget the feeling when the top plate fell into place.

[@oldaxehead655]

Not many people understand how hard this is solo. I have a timber framing class coming up and I'm super excited.

[@javierauge4071]

Great job, nice place, beautiful dog and very relaxing videos! Congratulations and thanks for shareing it with us 👍👌🙏💪

[@ktulu193]

It's really coming together! I think it's amazing that you're doing it all solo. Fitting the cross beam joining the two side walls over those tenons must have felt really good! Thank you for documenting your process, I hope to be able to build my own timber framed workshop one day

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

As terrifying as this all was, at the end of the day it does feel so damn good! Thanks for following along. Hopefully you’ll get you frame started soon!

[@adamkerpeten]

Greate job man. I like your videos. No bullshit talking, no crappy music, just awesome craftsman.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, dude!

[@Imfdup]

Smart use of them knots and bracing! Looking real good!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks 👍

[@dylanbardolf5618]

This is just awesome, and you are so skilled, I respect this so much! Hope i ever get to build a timber frame structure like this for myself!

[@orthofox]

11:12. That's it. That's the moment. Utterly impressed.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

A moment of utter disbelief for me. Thanks for watching!

[@gritsjackson]

Congratulations everyone, we are all lazy bums comparatively! Great work! How you got that beam to line up is a work of art.

[@SeaDdub]

Must have been a climber prior to being a timber framer.... nice job!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Yes sir! It’s awesome when two passions come together

[@ethanbartlett8208]

"So crack open an ice cold Bud Light Mr. Solo-Timber-Frame-Raiser-Man"...

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha

[@ethanbartlett8208]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking I knew you'd get the reference!

[@billbeard9588]

Nice video! Thanks for posting. This looks like it was at least an 8-beer job.

[@rayanhorswill6776]

Once again, great to see you doing this. Inspirational for sure. I am planning to do the same general thing over the next year.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Awesome! Keep me in the loop once you start, it’d be cool to see what you come up with.

[@rayanhorswill6776]

Rough timber arrives Saturday. I will be spending the next year doing all the joinery and prep work. Next year will be the raising time. This will just be a small 8×12 shop with a loft for sleeping. That way I will have something to work out of when doing the main cabin later. I'm doing a Japanese style like what Mr Chickadee is doing. Small timbers 4×4 up to 4x6 only. Largest will be 6×6 foundation joists. Lots of fun.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

That’s awesome! I think the Japanese style works really well for a solo build. Not to mention the fact that they are insanely beautiful. Good luck with the build!

[@Miscast]

Amazing. So satisfying.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks dude!

[@Zorpazorp]

Dude how good is Nic's stuff, I'm entranced.

[@user-jg4un4gp5k]

Когда автор монтировал балку верхней обвязки, пытаясь посадить ее на стойки и укосины, я прямо замер в напряжении. Это очень трудоемко! Очень трудно! Nice! Amazing!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

It was definitely a tense moment for me! Such a great feeling when everything slid together. Thanks for watching!

[@tylermoore6371]

Wow! I can’t wait to see you cover that in vinyl siding ;)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

over my dead body, haha!

[@larrybourne8430]

Great work as timber framer, engineer and trapeze artist!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha thanks!

[@patrickkingshill2133]

Hell yeah dude my grigri is my favorite woodworking tool

[@jacobroberts1434]

Just an amazing job Nic. Can't wait for more!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! really stoked to have made it this far

[@arnomrnym6329]

Great job! 👍🏾😎 Hard work, doin everything lone, without machines. Respect. Greetings from 🇩🇪

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Arno! Cheers!

[@fergusc6715]

Fantastic work! Looking forward to seeing it progress. Also, really enjoy the camera work and sounds of the forests.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! glad you’re enjoying it so far

[@natelarge]

Love this. I'm glad I saw your post on reddit and i'm looking forward to following along the rest of the way.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Nate! glad to have you along for the journey!

[@j.b.8767]

Pretty cool videos, brother! I've done a lot of rigging, doing line clearance tree surgery, and other line work for 30+ years, as well as, power plant construction, and other types, too, and I've used set ups such as yours using only ropes to do a heavy lift, or to lower huge items, but I'll tell you, and you may know it already: block and tackle is the most effective way to to do heavy lifts by yourself, or with limited numbers of folks. Mechanical advantages, and learning how to use those, is one of the coolest things anyone can learn! Love the videos, brother! Thanks for sharing!!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

This was my first time rigging anything other than a person, so I’ve got a lot to learn. When we’re climbing we typically don’t have block and tackle gear which is why I went this route. I really liked the idea of trying to raise the frame with my knowledge and gear from the climbing world. That being said; SO MUCH FRICTION. If I were to do this again (or more frequently) I would definitely be investing in a high quality block and tackle. Thanks for the advice and for checking out the video!

[@j.b.8767]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking You showed great resourcefulness and intelligence in the way you set up your lines, especially being your first time doing so, using only your previous climbing experience to do so! Great job! Good thinking on using block and tackle in the future, though, because it is a much safer strategy, and less wear and tear on your body, getting that extra mechanical advantage of those tools. Just make sure you get a quality set, and change the rope out to something with a higher breaking strength than what it'll probably come with stock. Safety first, brother, as you know, already! Again, thanks for the great videos!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks for the tips, J.B. It’s been awesome to learn from the experts when they stop by to watch a video. Cheers!

[@j.b.8767]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Here are a few knots which can very very useful, aside from the bowline and running bowline, which as a climber you already know: bowline on a bight, which is great for really heavy lifts, because you are able to easily "unlock" the knot after using it, with the very important advantage of not damaging the nylon rope fibers (as is done when the rope gets bound and twisted by a heavy load); a tautline hitch, which you can make one handed, and it serves to hold, to "lock", your load in place, as you work to reconfigure your lines on a heavy lift. It is also used in climbing, as well, and is just a VERY useful knot, for a variety of reasons; a half hitch in front of a clove hitch, with a half-hitch "keeper" on top, to keep the knot from slipping; and a truckers hitch, which is a simple knot that is an even better solution for lifting, and securing heavy loads, (as long as it isn't the only line), than your ingenious improvisational set up here. These knots are really great knots to know! I bet you can find videos here on YT to help you learn them! Keep up the good work! I will be glad to follow you on your journey here on YT, and point out tips which may be helpful, from time to time, as I see that they may be useful. Blessings, young man!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Bowline on a bight is my favorite knot I think. I spend a lot of my time as a climbing instructor trying to convince more climbers to use it. I didn’t realize you could tie a tautline with one hand. I’ll have to give that a go. Thanks again for spreading the knowledge!

[@biocmp]

Loved every minute of this. Great job keeping your composure and taking it one step at a time. Subscribed!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Chris!

[@neilsomers5644]

Hi Nic, came here from your post on Reddit. Great video with some amazing work and great thought put in to what you do. Keep pushing forward my friend.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, will do!

[@josephwhittaker6441]

this is the first video, I have seen from your channel, and I have to say, that was an outstanding job! Well done! Bruises, cuts cuts and terror are no problem, if 1: best practices and 2: utmost care and mindfulness are followed at all times.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Joseph! plenty of bruises, cuts, and terror but with as much mindfulness as I could muster. Cheers!

[@dominique6195]

Okay but for real, this is INSANELY COOL

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

ha, thanks! I think this was the scariest day of my life… Beyond happy that it worked out

[@dominique6195]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking I can imagine!

[@davep9511]

Love the comedy oversize mallet! Great work

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Haha thinking of making the mallet into the door handle when the shop is done. Thanks for watching!

[@thomashverring9484]

It was very common using a mallet that size for construction in the "old" days. My family had a couple different types, one akin to Nic's and one for laying down stones. I have no idea if they had used them or they were just heirlooms. By the way, it's all about weight; you didn't have a mallet with a metal head, so if it was made out of wood it had to be huge! (Edit: I actually thought that Nic really needed to make a bigger mallet, when I saw him using the axe to hammer in those pegs in the first couple of videos. Then he made the rough round mallet, which is very fine, and then finally came the big one! Great!)

[@joshuadunn882]

There must have been lots of cursing and swearing between @10:25 - 11:05..... Lots and lots of indeed. Great stuff by the way. I'd love to build something like that, just for the enjoyment of doing it. Very enjoyable work indeed

[@I_am_ARTBOT]

Adding that top beam with Thor's hammer...!!! Glad you didn't die.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha, just a few little taps from a 20lb mallet

[@AndrewJohnRevell2017]

Amazing. Hat off to you 👍🏼

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Andrew!

[@amaliopratti2068]

This lift was so planned-out. Great work man! I have some questions about knots that I need to learn - like when you first anchored to that tree for the bent. Can you tell me what kind of knot that is? And you re-positioned the load rope to crank it up. I have no idea what that was but that was sick. Great video and great build sir!

[@underdogspaniel9381]

There's a thing called block and tackle. You wouldn't have to take 3days to lift it up.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Yes, I know. I specifically wanted to do as much of this project as possible with my own skills and gear/tools I already own. It seems silly to me to shill out money for tools I may never use again, when I already have what it takes to get the job done. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@devoswoodworking5174]

Excellent job sir!! I’m a big fan of timber framed buildings. I love the style of your videos as well. Very peaceful and enlightening. I have my own woodworking shop and want to build a timber fram style garden shed in the summer. Question for you. Do the main posts on the corners that stand upright sit into a mortise at all? I assume so but I didn’t get any good looks in how the walls that were raised sit on the sill plates...

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Yes, each of the corner posts sit in a shallow mortise cut into the sill. It’s more of a locator joint and doesn’t hold the posts in at all. The frame wont be secured to the sills until the siding is nailed on. Hopefully that helps!

[@ThrehaneMiniatures]

Heck yeah! That looked like way more work than what I was expecting to see. Great job! Will you be continuing to document the enclosure process?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

It was definitely not easy! Yup, definitely going to keep the videos coming. Next is the roof!

[@dancushing5807]

Weldone mate that’s very impressive, I bet you were wishing for a couple of pulleys during that slog

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Haha, yeah, this was fun to do once, but I would definitely spend some money on a few good pulleys next time.

[@ryantaylor2645]

Awesome video! Very impressive ...and terrifying!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks dude!

[@jonjonword6222]

This is cool

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Jon!

[@iasonas1284]

You are a climber for sure!!! Love the filmography and knowledge! Sub!! :)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Much appreciated! Glad to have you along for the ride

[@jeremiahshine]

Gosh darned "daylight savings time!".

[@glensmith766]

Nicely done. Some very satisfying 'pops' when those joints go together. Impressive rigging as well. I do wonder why you didn't get things started up into the air with levers and or jacks. Seems like you could have saved a lot of the initial heavy pulling getting them 30 degrees up before deploying the ropes. Beautiful work.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

you’re totally right, that first bit of lifting was by far the worse. It probably would have been worth it to build some type of simple crane/jack for the first bit

[@ramirezcolorado6891]

Me gusto mucho tu forma de trabajar la madera, y como la trabajaste usando esas herramientas manuales amarres gruas subidas y la forma de agarre de los tablones. echale ganas CONGRATULATIONS GO AHED

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Ramírez! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos.

[@russ-johnston]

This is so cool.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Russ!

[@elitepilote]

that's amazing man very inspiring, l m actualy starting my apprenticeship next year with the compagnon's in france, super exciting ! ps: you should get a pulling system like 5:1 ;)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Man, that’s awesome. You’re going to learn so much there, i’m sure. Good luck!

[@MrNigg-qd2sq]

R/oddlysatisfying would like @ 11:12. See 8:17-11:12 for buildup. Great build.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

11:12 felt so damn good!

[@johanflodkvist80]

Amazing! Cant imagine the sense of acomplishment. By the looks of your gear maybe comparable to... el capitan? Your content is always inspiring thanks for sharing.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! it feels really great to have made it to this point. Those folks on El Cap are a bit out of my league, this was crazy enough for me :)

[@brithesaw]

Hello from sunny Scotland. Very tidy workmanship fella. I see the blue staining and white mould. Is the timber pine? How will you treat it?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

The timber is Southern Pine. I’ll use an oil mixture to treat the wood as I’m trying to keep things as natural as possible. I’ll also wax the end of any exposed beams. Cheers from the US!

[@matthewharvey8755]

I came for a bit of timber framing, but now I really want to hit the cliffs and repel.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha, it’s good fun! give it a try

[@matthewharvey8755]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking I've got everything for climbing/repelling (trees and cliffs) I need a block plane and a slick to timber frame lol. Any good suggestions for the block plane?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I use an antique Stanley, but Lie Nielsen makes the best modern block planes in my opinion. I’ve been eyeing their rabbet block plane for years

[@matthewharvey8755]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking I have some antique planes that I have collected, but they are not in working order. That is a very nice one. Everything is backordered though, even most of the woodriver brand (more my price range). I have to wait till April for my sawmill to ship, so I have plenty of time lol. (Thanks for giving a reply)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

There are some pretty good resources on youtube for restoring antique planes, if you’re interested. It doesn’t take too long. Also, check out ECE planes. They are modern wooden planes that are really solidly built and come in at a decent price.

[@joshlumsden1087]

Amazing work man. How many days do you think you spent cutting the joinery?

[@back2basics597]

Some would say this is such a primitive way to build. I say the way the rest of the world builds is primitive. Show me a builder who can raise a wall like you do. Your build feels like doctorate thesis.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Again, thanks so much! A lot of hard work has gone into this build, I’m happy to know that it resonates with some folks. Cheers!

[@mtbikerdan]

Impressive! I was wondering how you were going to raise the walls single handed. Thanks for sharing!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks Daniel! Glad to have the frame up!

[@legaladviser8562]

Переживал как за себя)))

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha :)

[@markluke8447]

Wow great video, this was interesting. Would a comalong worked?

[@docriley7837]

Holy shit that is truly an accomplishment! Incredible

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, dude!

[@curtisphillips3219]

Awesome work! I never saw a shot of the type of joint where the corner posts (verticals) fit into the foundation beams. Can anyone describe or post a link please ?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

It’s a stub tenon that sits into a mortise on the sill plates. The structure isn’t actually “attached” to the base until the siding is put on. Something like this: timberframehq.com/post-stub-tenon-detail-2/

[@jeremiahshine]

Put a second story on it with a flat-ish roof!

[@ChrisBrown-qg4xo]

What size of ropes did you use? I already have pulleys, and anchor points, but I need to know the size of ropes as they look larger than 10mm

[@jonathanderbidge598]

Was it at this point you said the words I just had to build a timber frame shed lol 😂

[@dominique6195]

Nic, were you a boyscout? You must've been, with those knots

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Haha, I’m a rock climbing instructor. I’m pretty nerdy about ropes and knots

[@CharleswoodSpudzyofficial]

This was awesome and all but wouldn't a hand cranked wench been better?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Definitely! I don’t own a crank, and I prefer not to buy tools if I have a way to do the job myself. Especially if I don’t know that i’ll ever use the tool again. But yes, there are a ton of ways this could have been done better. Cheers!

[@paulrwinston85]

When all your climbing gear works overtime...

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Had to bring it all out of retirement for one last job. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonsummers115]

Loving the videos. How do I learn to timber frame ? Any books or video recommendations?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I’m learning from Will Beemer’s “Learn To Timber Frame” Highly recommended. It’s also good to check out some other stuff on KZbin. Mr. Chickadee is a great resource

[@bigbraincontent]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking you are making the 12x16 from the book?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Mine is a 12’x10’, and has a different roof design. However, all of the joinery comes straight from the book.

[@bigbraincontent]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking thanks, your channel is going to get big nice work

[@ramirezcolorado6891]

NICK, me gustaria saber si hiciste un estudio especial para trabajar la madera y en donde lo hiciste. GRACIAS

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

No special training or schooling. I’ve red a few books and watched a lot of tutorials. Paul Sellers on youtube is a great teacher. Otherwise it’s all about trying new things and practicing. I hope that helps! Cheers

[@ramirezcolorado6891]

Gracias COMPADRE

[@ramirezcolorado6891]

VOY a practicar mucho,,, la practica hace al maestro.

[@VolksWally]

10:48 *gasp

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha, I know right...

[@gosolxsolar]

Can you do this with green wood? Or, was the timber seasoned first?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Green wood all the way! you can get seasoned wood, but it usually costs more and there is a good chance you’ll need to correct twist and warping. The idea is to try to build the frame before the wood dries too much. That way any twists or warps are constrained by the frame.

[@davidhawk8916]

Nice work! Looks like it was difficult but rewarding. How did you keep it in place each time you let the slack out the of the system?

[@davidhawk8916]

Was it the 2x4s on the pivots?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

the 2x4s were backup. The frame stayed in place because of the grigri and the friction of the line doubling back so many times.

[@davidhawk8916]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Oh I see, very cool!

[@sergeisolovev]

Awesome! 0_o

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bmwsoco]

Where'd you learn your knots? Awesome video!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I learned the knots through rock climbing. It’s amazing what you can do with a bit of rope!

[@micvanreijen]

I wouldn sleep the days leading up to an event like this..

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

You and me both. I couldn’t stop thinking through every possible outcome and which technique I should use. Plus I just had no idea this would work.

[@micvanreijen]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking and I bet you changed plan 100 times until you were on the ground and went with plan 101. That's how that goes :-)

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

@@micvanreijen haha, definitely

[@voultsides]

liked & subbed very well deserved.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks and welcome

[@andysparks7381]

What type and size of rope do you used for this rigging?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Both of the main ropes used here are 11mm static line used for climbing anchors. I imagine actual riggers probably use something a bit stronger.

[@ArcadyHolistic]

Timberframing or playing with ropes? Hard to tell.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

can’t it be both?

[@LuckySawdust]

Was using a snatch block(s) out of the question?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Snatch blocks would definitely have been a much more effective way to do this. I’m a climbing instructor by trade, so I wanted to see if it was possible to use some of my old gear to raise the frame. Much harder than it needed to be 😅

[@LuckySawdust]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking Makes total sense -- way to use your knowledge/equipment on hand to get the job done!

[@brentprosser7293]

The definition of a "machine" is "A device that applies force, changes the direction of a force, or changes the strength of a force, in order to perform a task, generally involving work done on a load." Is this not using machines? Still interesting to watch, but clearly you are changing the direction and strength of a force (ie manpower) to perform a task. Right? Maybe the right word would be machinery? Just curious.

[@CyberAndy_]

what is your camera and microphone setup?

[@enricociuppa7093]

I think you lost some efficiency using dinamic ropes. In norway they are using the same techniques that you using to put roof beams but they use steps on the ramp so it cannot slide off, I think you used microtraction so it can t fall

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I actually only used static ropes for the raising, but the whole system was definitely not very efficient. It was a fun experiment, but I would do things much different next time. I’ve seen the stepped ramps, I was worried I wouldn't be able to generate enough strength to pull the logs over each step. probably because everything was so inefficient, haha. The assisted locking mechanism i used is called a GriGri. We use them in climbing. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@enricociuppa7093]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking i am a climber too😉 using good quality pulleys helps a lot, but they are expensive. But everything worked so that metter

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@supersayainjesus7204]

Why did you opt to not use any power tools?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Lots of reasons, but mostly I just enjoy hand tools more than power tools.

[@free_society_of_upright_in_YaH]

Real friends help no matter what - ask the Amish or Mennonites.

[@boundlessvoyageur5302]

Do you climb?

[@Espeque]

How the fuck do you have only 800 subscribers? I mean with this video quality and this content I would assume you'd have atleast 2 or 300k

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha, thanks dude. Must wait for lady algorithm to deem me worthy of such things.

[@shanek6582]

Sucks working by yourself lol

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha, it really does

[@andrewcodelka5158]

You know, you're really taking away a lot of excuses people have for not doing things because they thing they can only do it with help... I have to make sure that my wife never sees this.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha!

[@calebbrower692]

If you have $1000 in climbing gear you can save $50 and not buy a come along winch.

[@calebbrower692]

Cool to see it done that way nonetheless

[@calebbrower692]

Cool to see it done that way nonetheless

[@calebbrower692]

If you have $1000 in climbing gear you can save $50 and not buy a come along winch.