Part 3: Joinery for the Upper Section of the Four Corner Posts

In part 3 of the Tiny Timber Frame Build we move up from the floor structure and cut the joinery on the top of the four corner posts. This introduces a strong joint to hold the posts against the force that will be exerted by the rafters.
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[@Carrick1973]

Really nice series of videos. You did an excellent job at explaining what you were doing. I really liked that you showed the cad view as well so we could understand how it all tied together. I'm really looking forward to the rest of your videos.

[@JesseSchutt]

I appreciate the feedback Steve! Hopefully we'll get at it in the next few days.

[@patrickroos]

Thank you Jesse! I want to build an oak front porch and your video’s help my mental preparation for the whole project!

[@gigel99324]

Hope you bought the wood in time lol

[@davepelfrey3958]

Good video Jesse. It might be spring time before the thaw comes. LoL. I will be waiting to watch either way. Thanks for posting.

[@JesseSchutt]

Haha! You are probably right! 😭 I did see some 40s in the next few days so I'll do my best to take advantage of it!

[@patrickdesilva6193]

EXCELLENT EXPLANATION for this particular motise and tenon! Thank you! 😊 I am going to download the free version of Sketchup and would appreciate any guide and/or tutorials that you could recommend to get me started.

[@attilaelekes5534]

Hello, you make it look easy. This seems hard to me. Thanks for trying to explain this.

[@cedarberryclanblackberryac6447]

Great explaining of the way the upper joints work. I am building a woodshed and want to have make the "attack" a playhouse. I'm planning 8 by 11 feet. Can't wait for the next video!

[@JesseSchutt]

Thanks for the kind words :-) The snow is melting and I hope to start on future episodes soon!

[@erik.riley51]

Awesome content!!!

[@JesseSchutt]

Thanks Erik!

[@swdturner]

Brilliant. Can’t wait for the next part. I’m gonna use this as a template for my kids’ playhouse. Hope you can share some of those sketches and list of timber dimensions!

[@JesseSchutt]

Thanks Sean! I certainly plan to continue this. As always, life has piled up but I intend to pick it back up.

[@nickcollins4268]

Ya well your very good at explaining part, One of the best, so that is the main thing most arent good at. B.s. however, is plentiful lol

[@SebastianDaniec]

Hello from Sweden, i really enjoy watching your videos. I wan't to take a course and your videos give me a good foundation. P.S I don't know if my settings on youtube are wrong but the playlist is going the opposite direction for me.

[@Alex-ls1mc]

Love, love, love the video series! I'm sad there hasn't been a part 4 yet, but I also understand you're at the mercy of Wisconsin winters. Is there any way for us to download the plans for the shed you're building? I have a tiny back yard, and a desperate need for storage. This would be a truly awesome project for a novice timber-framer. The smallest shed plans I can find elsewhere are 8'x12' and 10'x12'.

[@JesseSchutt]

Hi Alex - Thanks for the comment! The winter is letting up here in WI and I'm able to see some of the timbers I need for part 4. Hopefully I'll be able to get moving on it in the next couple weeks. Yes, I will be sharing the sketchup plans once I get them finalized. They will be included on one of the upcoming video descriptions.

[@larrybourne8430]

Jesse, just subscribed and I really enjoy your content and your explanations. I’m also building a 10x12 timber frame treehouse using 5x5 posts and am currently working on the 2 tie beams. Are you using the free version of SketchUp or the pro version? Wishing for warmer weather for you!

[@JesseSchutt]

Hi Larry - Thanks for the kind words and sorry for the slow response! I'm using an older version of the free Sketchup Make edition.

[@woodywood7734]

Hey Jesse thank you for all the great info, I was wondering if you do anything to square up your timbers or do they come off the chainsaw mill square enough for a build like this?

[@JesseSchutt]

Hi Woody! Great question! Timbers are squirrely buggers so often I will try to true them up on the chainsaw mill after they have had a chance to twist or bend. Otherwise I use a reduction method, where I remove a certain part of the timber at the joint to get a square surface. If you look at part 4 I talk a bit about how to use a pocket/recess to reduce the timber to a known dimension. Does that help?

[@woodywood7734]

@@JesseSchutt Yes Thank you that helps allot!! We’re starting construction on some timber frame buildings soon and that has been on my mind allot. I appreciate your feedback

[@JesseSchutt]

@@woodywood7734 Let me know if there's anything else I can help with :-)

[@starkaran8390]

I really like it. Also check out Stodoys and plans.