Raising My First OAK TIMBER FRAME

[@joesoap7142]

Great work..have not been back since van build....will have to do a binge catch up. Thank u for sharing and Happy new year to all.

[@IanFarrellCreative]

If you get stuck with any pegs, we managed to get a couple back out with a short length of rebar and a lump hammer from the other end - worth a try before drilling! Great video, love your style!

[@h9rae]

What a great project Tim, watched it from the beginning, great attention to detail, you should be proud of yourself and your Dad ,That stone work is first-class shame you didn't video your Dad doing it, can't wait to see it finished keep up the good work, love your channel watched it from the very first one.

[@MidnightAmratha]

You will want a drip edge or drip nose at the bottom of those posts, perhaps placing a bit of trimming with at least 15 degree to let the rain water run to the end and not go vertically along the bottom of the post, just as you do with window sills, possibly just run a groove with a routerbit need not be more than 5 mil deep. It will increase the lifespan of the posts with about ten or so years, worth taking imho.

[@tonyhussey3610]

Remember it is oak, if crappy softwood I would agree slightly but Oak is extremely durable, it’s a pretty toxic hardwood.

[@tomstovell7425]

Tim I’m in awe of your skills. Excellent work. It’s nice to see the precision, craftmanship and care that you’ve put into this. Well done.

[@stephenmeigh7721]

Another great video, your attention to detail and doing the job correctly is inspiring, you have certainty helped me through your video's. Thank you The Restoration Couple!!!

[@xw6968]

Soooo , that will be a nice job for building a traditional workshop at home.. ;) But if i was dad i would let you do the lifting... Very jealous of those beautiful oaks you use... ( i did a shipping cost caculation from Europ to China... , its a bit to expencive to call it a hobby and ask the wife after if she likes it ( she cant image how it would be). Pine it is for me. Keep on going and dont worry about videos, 1 or 100 its all about the joy doing it.

[@RpR_Makes]

Tim, your parents should be very proud of what you have achieved in life.

[@leighmurphy7805]

Richard, I think that he should be too :)

[@xw6968]

If i was his dad i would ask my self why not 10 more brothers to lift all that Oak;) I think parents should always be happy with what there kids achieve .

[@thetruth5210]

Tim, if I was your parents I would be pleased with what you have achieved in life.* Fixed it for you. This way you’re not telling someone how to feel or engaging in one of the seven deadly sins. I don’t believe that his father will run around the neighborhood bragging and boasting to everyone that would listen what his son accomplished, but will wait patiently for someone to ask if he had it professionally done or admire it to tell them.

[@isyt1]

The Truth - Lol chill out mate. You know what he meant

[@superiorbeing95]

@@thetruth5210 "This way YOU'RE not telling". Fixed it for you!

[@bocfat]

thanks for sharing I learned a lot, and confirmed it doesn't usually go easily

[@petemoring67]

Just one thing; (As a retired Prehistoric Plasterer) Steel and OAK should NEVER be put together as steel expands when rusting and causes splitting of oak beams + ROT!! ..... as is the case with butting up to 'any' wooden beams with cement, but especially oak. The water holds against the oak beams again causing rot and transfering 'DAMP' into the inside of the building ..... Just a thought :-) Just Looooove seeing Oak Frame Buildings going up. So satisfying - Great Stuff! :-)

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

They're stainless steel, which doesnt rust!

[@petemoring67]

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 - As you'll know if you've ever used Stainless Steel angle beads on exterior rendering (that's a myth) - when stainless steel gets damaged, it rusts just the same :-)

[@alfalfaomega9290]

i like the point at 13:33 where you appear to hit your father with a big mallet repeatedly, just after he's supported the weight of the beam you just fixed. great video.

[@markhep]

Looking great so far 👍 couldn't help but notice that stone work as well. That looks a fantastic job that does

[@millin2222]

Thats looking lovely, fancy coming to Sheffield and putting one up for us

[@d1m4d]

Awesome video, thanks for all this. I was wondering if you had any advice on sizing the timbers? I am planning a workshop with douglas fir trusses, spanning 4.5m, every 2.7m with 6x3 purlins. I've done a few sums for this and think 8x8s should suffice, but keen to get other opinions! Thanks in advance for any help

[@williamlewis8741]

hello Tim, great video, great presentation as well. personally, i'm struggling with the proper tools needed to make tenons and mortises properly. you make the cutting of the braces so easy. cheers from the north of France

[@tonitaylor5485]

Was extremely excited when I saw the notification come up for this. 🤩 its beautiful. Aaah I feel for you about those braces 😝 mean 🤨 Ol’ braces. Look forward to the video on the completion. Once again really great job 🙌🏽

[@malcolmbale9566]

I use to love working with my dad when he was alive but we would argue because I was to much of a perfectionist lol, I do miss him hugely has he was a slave driver & the jobs would get done, keep up the good work & cherish the time working with your dad.

[@robertgonzalez8419]

Yes I can see that becoming a problem being a perfections you just didn’t appreciate his wisdom to understand nothing is perfect you just make it the best you can and just appreciate The rest. Sometimes that takes encounter with wisdom to appreciate but nevertheless sorry for your lost my father passed away three years ago as well but I know he’s in a better place because I have God’s promise on that.

[@вячеславл-ш3ю]

++++

[@вячеславл-ш3ю]

​@@robertgonzalez8419 Они всегда с нами.

[@ImmyBravv]

oh mate, you're doing an excellent job, looking great already. can't wait to see the finished product. keep up the graft!

[@MS00767]

Love to see finally where it's been installed. And thank you for walk through of importance off ofset pegging. Love the stone work too. So intriguing all new lineup. Three days of channel brilliant concept. I like although your second job off editing must be great 7 day balance, Thank you for keeping beautiful channel Holm some educational veiwing. How is garden and flock doing this season? Your channel covers all things I like to view in restoring houses, building with timber framing wiether above raised garden bed surprize to today's raising gazebo like shading trellas. Yes curve the rafter nice . Even the van build. I like when you video other sites restorations . I like when plaster renderings/ motor ?

[@leftyfusion88]

Nice job! btw that Hedge row behind this is pretty darn impressive too!!

[@michaelord8084]

What brand is the Japanese style pull saw please ? I have an Irwin one but it's no where near rigid enough for cutting oak beams. Thanks

[@xrayhead]

I think it is a POWERFIX Japanese Saw 300mm (from what I have found on ebay).

[@michaelord8084]

@@xrayheadthanks Lee

[@alansiggins346]

Looks fantastic glad it all came together for you well done pal👌👌👌👌

[@donnydefenders]

Very nice. Top work Tim.

[@michaelsrowland]

At 6.13 is the tenon in the picture cut to 1third of the width of the wood?

[@stejclfc]

So satisfying watching it come together

[@willbaker208]

Excellent work - new subscriber here!

[@neilfarrell2430]

Awesome job Tim

[@mikemakesathing]

Awesome build man!

[@mysterygardener3619]

Hi did you finish the job cant find a clip of the finish? andy

[@p4j5n]

Hi Tim! I absolutely love your videos and have watched many of them - some of them many times! - whilst I design my own garden structure with 150mm green oak. Informative and engaging. I also want the beams on the same plane - something that pro oak framers seem to dislike - but your post / beam joints against the wall seem to be a great 3-way solution. Would you mind answering two questions? 1) Are the horizontals halved? It looks like you kept slightly more depth on the beam that runs against the wall. 2) How did you fix the beam that runs perpendicular to the wall? It must need some structural screws or similar to stop it pulling away as it does not seem to have a peg. Thanks PJ

[@p4j5n]

Forgot to say: if it's not clear, I'm talking about the corner joint you are pointing to at 9:08

[@tat-thanhnguyen5673]

hi, the video is very helpful. May I know which type of oak you used please (green or kiln dried)? And also are they QP1 grade or just any oak post will do? Many thanks, T

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Green QP1 on this project.

[@lukepeacham9663]

Great work. Where did you get the oak from and what was the price of a post? Thank you

[@coops6621]

Could you tell me how the staddle stones are constructed? Is it simply a chamfered concrete cap on a brick(stone) plinth? Thanks

[@chrislc35]

i wish you didnt rush over the actual placing the posts into the ground part. ive been looking at different post brackets . have heard of the method u used. is that better? stronger etc using the steel rod and resin anchors? im also gonna be using 150mm posts.

[@shaun...6838]

Great work looks fantastic! ! Stone work looks so nice, what is it?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

A local Cotswold sandstone. I’ll shoot a video one day on their house as Dad transformed what was a concrete bungalow by facing with stone. Looks great.

[@marksheffield8585]

Great videos, keep them coming. Q: Where do you source your oak sleepers and Stainless Screws please?

[@GlensOfLarne]

Great work, is there no finished project video for this Frame?

[@pandashoots]

it's simply beautiful!

[@ShimodaLife]

Great stuff. I like your family build ethic. I'll be doing my own raising here in Japan, but not yet. Need to watch more of your content and learn first! :-)

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Good stuff. Yep, learn, learn, do, learn. 👍

[@myatix1]

Hi Tim, Love the channel and can’t wait to see what happens next with regards to the house. I was wondering if you could tell me what the pyramid mortar is on top of the upstands? Is it a lime mortar and did you pack-out the pyramids with anything or is it solid mortar? I am building a carport with a similar construction so any tips would be hugely appreciated!

[@Simon78]

What was the last cut you made for at the top back corner ?!

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Think we were just taking a few mm of the side of a notch as the beam had twisted a small amount over winter. Giant mallet fixed it in the end! 👌

[@leftfootforward1040]

There's some huge mortice in those top plates and tie beams where you connected that diagonal tie. It looks like you've removed a lot of the strength in those timbers.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Yes I agree. It’s certainly not going to go anywhere but would have thought it through more if there was to be a roof or any great load on there.

[@DocteGaby]

Thor called and asked for his hammer back, please! 😄

[@alisongartside9097]

I know this is an older post but I going through your whole catalogue, great content, can I please ask what size are the corner braces and lengths on the top are they 200 x 75? Great work and beautiful stone work

[@matthewsaunby9056]

Did you ever post the second video finishing this project? I'm having a hard time finding it if it exists

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Still waiting for Dad to lay the patio under it for the final video! 🙄 There were a few posts last summer on Instagram though which show most of it done.

[@matthewsaunby9056]

The Restoration Couple ah thanks! At least I’m not going crazy and the video doesn’t exist yet 😂 thanks for replying :)

[@gregorymcd944]

Looks great! Very impressive!

[@michaelbermingham4502]

Hello, what size dowels are you using? Were the holes drilled to the same size?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Pegs taper roughly from around 20-16mm I would guess. They are driven in to an 18mm hole.

[@michaelbermingham4502]

@@TheRestorationCouple Great, thank you!

[@l3eaver]

Did this project ever get finished? I cant find any videos if it past this video

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Was still waiting for the lighting and patio to be done for the final video! Still waiting. 😂 Some recent photos on IG though.

[@roaddirtmotorcycleadventur1836]

Looking good so far

[@lambretta12jamie]

Did you make this all frame scratch? What oak do you use for this project? Looks fantastic. Regards Jamie

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Yeah. There are videos in the playlist showing each stage. 👍

[@azza1793]

FACE MASK! Your oak frame on its own looks fantastic but it just gets even better combined with that stonework. What a team you and your dad make. Btw what ever happened with your dad’s workshop?

[@felixreali7101]

I think it would look really nice if the rafters mirrored the curve of the patio :-)

[@g3000-4]

Looking great!

[@colleenrobison4070]

Amazing as always!!

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

Tim + the mallet = Timmy Mallet 😂😂😂

[@bobw9297]

Do you have any idea how rich you would if you moved to Canada . timber framers are in super high demand .

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Not at the speed I work! 😂

[@bobw9297]

@@TheRestorationCouple do not be so sure

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

The lifting force is easy to underestimate

[@willsteele6874]

Nice mate looks awsome

[@whitacrebespoke]

Use a heavier hammer to drive pegs. I use a Thor soft face. I find a claw hammer especially a lighter one doesn’t shift them quick enough and you end up damaging them

[@TheRestorationCouple]

I found the same. Used an old lump hammer when needed but may look at a Thor for the next frame. 👍

[@whitacrebespoke]

The Restoration Couple I get them from house clearance shops. I’d tried the lump hammer but when you got 50 pegs to put in it gets to be heavy

[@peterhendry2154]

A planer would have been quicker than a sander. Great job and thanks for all the tips.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Planing would really be best taking place before the joinery. Besides, yet to invest in a planer size! Sandblasting is a good option once it’s up.

[@peterhendry2154]

Argh not sand blasting. Unless you can afford the finest grit available the beams will lose all their shine.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Peter Hendry a lot of the framers around here seem to get them blasted once up. I think it’s more for the deeper grained farmhouse look though. We will be planing the next timbers before I start on the joinery then any greying during the build should sand off easily. 👍

[@peterhendry2154]

No matter how gently you blast them it sucks the life out of them.If you want a clean fresh look to the wood then get oversize stock and, when all is ready, bandsaw and make some super off cuts for use where the outer aged look would be really nice or sellable. You also get the chance to adjust any oopsies.

[@whitacrebespoke]

The Restoration Couple client of mine got a frame blasted by a a big blasting company it was expensive and went blacker than black. Unless you use a specialist that understands green oak blasting using a none metallic grit (crushed glass is best) and under 40psi of pressure your going to end up with a mess.

[@вячеславл-ш3ю]

✅Thanks!!! It's great!!!

[@Walking-the-coast]

Hard work, but a nice looking job. 👍🏻

[@Extragonk]

that looks ace!

[@Carl-yu6uw]

2 years after treating a new green oak porch frame with 2+ coats of Osmo Oil, the silver is appearing, particularly where rain water runs down it the most. Honey coloured to start with, but I certainly won't get the 4 years manufacturers seem to claim.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

It is a losing battle I think. Dad has decided he will just do once and then let it grey if it really wants to. We used the tinted version at our house and it is very good, they told me that the tinted versions block more uv than clear which would explain it. Only holds up well on vertical surfaces though, top of sleeper wall needs recoating.

[@raymondmalone9721]

looking good

[@DIY_Dad_GB]

nice job

[@seanmcguire7974]

I'd stain them right after sanding to keep the color

[@deltafox9429]

perfect job . . .

[@gerardmcevoy9881]

Love it

[@akymz1]

14:10 crack log :(

[@terri1603]

Very nice. Did you steal Thor's hammer? 🤣

[@MikeyG0201]

Timmy Mallet called, he wants his Mallet back..

[@itwillbenicewhenitsfinished]

What was the podcast? 😀

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Probably Making It as it was Friday. 👍

[@silversteel6312]

No radio on? 😱

[@stationhouse5866]

👍

[@dannymurphy1779]

Beautiful video. I am not convinced by the design plus use of oak though. Personally I think the dimensions of the timber make it look out of proportion plus the wood sitting on the footing doesn't help. Could you not have gone for 8cm by 8cm posts and a 14cm deep by 5cm crossbar??? And if it is going to fade to grey is there any real benefit in using oak in the first place??? I get that it was a training exercise to some extent but I don't think it is good environmentally using masses of oak in garden projects, I imagine our mediaeval forebears would think we were completely insane given the scarcity of wood they had to cope with. I did enjoy it hugely though! But isn't this sort of framing best left for extensions and newbuilds rather than the garden???

[@hsuzzjshdosaka6209]

Waw..

[@supermankelly]

DiY is easy when you have the zillion tools to do it all properly. I'm constantly on Amazon buy something that I'll probably use once. Like that lawn roller when I was laying turf. Dog killed the grass so maybe be useful when I put down artificial lawn instead.

[@CurvedSlightly]

DONKEY KONG!

[@zoomhaters]

Wax your pegs with candle wax and dont have such a snug fit on your tenons, bigger haunches and bigger shoulders. Amazing effort though, looks fantastic.

[@bartdrozdek3356]

40 grit

[@woodywoodturning]

Is it just me why run a router on something so natural I ll never no . I do all mine with a axe and shape up with a slip ...... why

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

What kind of snakes are you seeing?....

[@b1g1lz]

Is that your sister at 8.10?

[@xw6968]

Steve McLean nice try;) you can come to have a cup of tea now.

[@b1g1lz]

@@xw6968 Let's just say its a Mothers Day present lol.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Mum thanks you for your comment Steve. 😂

[@adelkandil4069]

Hi mate hope you all well I got a few questions to ask any time it suits you can email me if possible I would really appreciate it