Tiny Timber Frame Workshop Pt. 5: Oak Pegs from a log // Plans Available

In this video I finish the all important task of riving oak pegs for the timber frame.
I start by using a froe to rive oak logs into workable portions. After cutting the log into 16 in wedges, I split the logs down further until the billets are just over 1” think.
The process is finished up using the draw knife. I taper one end to ensure it fits easily into the draw bored holes in the frame. The other end is left just oversize to ensure a snug fit once the pegs are knocked in.
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)
Part 6 here: • Raising the Timber Fra...

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Plans available at nictaylorwoodworking.com

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks to everyone who have been following along. It’s awesome to have you all here! Next video- we raise the frame!

[@threhane3492]

Nice! Was was going to comment that you must be getting close to “raising day”, but you beat me to the punch. Great work!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

@@threhane3492 thanks!

[@acevtura4244]

Binge watched all the episodes today. Can't wait for raising of the frame. P.S you are criminally under subbed

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

@@acevtura4244 ha, thanks, dude! I think the raising vid will be up tomorrow

[@DZ-ko7vj]

Greetings from Russia. Аn amazingly meditative saga about human labor and destiny. That's what you need to show your children so that they grow up as human beings. Apologies for the bad English.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks for the kind words! I’m definitely proud of the work on this channel. I do love to think that my kids may enjoy them someday. Cheers!

[@davidpkelly01]

The multiple camera angles and the post-production work allow us to follow your work along seamlessly with a fuller appreciation of your craft. Really nicely done while keeping it simple and straightforward: Impactful.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, David. Really stoked you’re enjoying the videos!

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very very nice work!!!💯💯👌👌👍👍

[@dejavu666wampas9]

No wonder pioneers were almost all young people. Pioneering was a LOT of work.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I could only imagine. Doing this work without specialized tools or formal training... Those people were tough

[@FacilityD20]

I don't know whats more impressive the build itself, or the use of all the old school tools. All this hard work will be very rewarding when you step back and see the finished build.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, dude! It’s been a long road, but I can’t wait to stand in the inside when the walls are up and the roof is on.

[@dominique6195]

ooo that final shot of the peg slotting into place? 10/10

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@dejavu666wampas9]

I see the big ‘persuader’ on the porch.👍

[@BareBear117]

I have a new appreciation for handmade pegs!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

hah, you and me both!

[@RaqrexArt]

Beautiful video! Can’t wait to see the whole frame go up!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks, Raq! You and me both!

[@thomashverring9484]

There gotta be a lot of vampires around that area! Or, rather, not anymore 😃

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha!

[@ralphfredp1782]

2:56 when he misses the bucket

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Haha

[@blisty0]

Mesmerizing, as always. Looking forward to the next vid!

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! The next video is the big one, raising the timber frame!

[@dejavu666wampas9]

Ever wish you had a schnitzelbank? You wouldn’t have to pull that drawknife against gravity so much. Great work, awesome video. Thanks 🙏

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Definitely! It’s another item on my long list of projects. I want to dip my hand in chair making in the future, but I’ll need to build a shaving horse first

[@dejavu666wampas9]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking - Thanks for the reply. Nice to know that some content makers actually read our comments. I started to make my first ever axe handle today. Not as simple as it might seem. And boy, could I use a schnitzel bank for the drawknife part.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I do my best to read them all! My projects never seems to be as simple as I expect them to be 😂. Let me know how the axe turns out, I’ve wanted to restore an axe myself someday

[@thomashverring9484]

I was thinking of a shaving horse too, when I saw this video. I've seen several people add it to a Roman bench as an accessory. which is a nice combo!

[@Constantia23]

Beautiful! but it would be more beautiful if you keep your videos more long 😉 greetings from Turkey btw. 🇹🇷🤗

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Thanks! I’m always worried about boring everyone to tears, i’m happy to make the videos a bit longer next time. Cheers from the States!

[@marysutow4128]

How do you get your transitions in your filming to be so seamless? Are you using multiple cameras? Or do you have someone filming you? Thanks in advance!

[@wesdotgord]

So many sharp tools. Do you sharpen them yourself? If yes, what kind of sharpener do you have? And that would make a cool video

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

I do sharpen them myself. I use a coarse diamond plate followed by 1000, 4000, & 8000 waterstones. I’ve been wanting to do a sharpening vid. Maybe once the shop is done I’ll film one!

[@micvanreijen]

Cool. What kind of oak do you use for the pegs? And the bents?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

The pegs are from a white oak log a friend of mine dropped off a few months ago. The bents are all made of various types of pine

[@TheVeganeater]

Bust up your knuckles much using the froe like this? And you need a spokeshave vs drawknife

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

Nope, haven't really had any issues. I have a spokeshave, but for rough work like this, the drawknife is much faster in my opinion. Thanks for watching!

[@TheVeganeater]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking spokeshave for the finish rounding up. I see you've found a second use of you climbing gear too.

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

ah, yes, I definitely could have gone that route. Haha, the climbing gear has many uses!

[@grahamm2928]

have we definitely decided that this isn't john mayer who shaved his head and moved to the woods?

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

haha 😂

[@grahamm2928]

@@NicTaylorWoodworking good looks on your stuff, your channel is about to blow up for sure. Your camera work and the timing of your editing is really good. Obviously the timber framing is impressive but the video work is a whole other ball game

[@NicTaylorWoodworking]

@@grahamm2928 Thanks, I really appreciate it. I’m glad that the camera work is coming through. That’s the hard part on my end for sure. Cheers!