Timber Framing - Bowed Beam

How I worked around a bow in a 28' 8"x12" wood beam for a timber frame summer kitchen.
Feel free to reach out to me directly with questions or feedback at [e-mail].

[@simpleagain1]

Just run it at 3” and strap it to pull it into place. That’s what allows you to square the structure up

[@ericrivera3632]

Got it, Sketch Up

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Crown up. You should always establish your own lines. Like your doing a post and beam with saddle notches. Even on a post framed building or a simple mortise and tenon it makes a huge difference in finally apearence.

[@EdgeMasterPro]

Nice sketch up you do that from scratch.

[@LouisStorms]

Francis Hemeter Thank you. Yes I built the SketchUp 3D model from scratch based on the dimensions from modified paper (PDF) plans I bought from TimberFrameHQ.

[@EdgeMasterPro]

Louis Storms nice. How much were timber plans you brought. I want to try something stick for first project

[@LouisStorms]

Francis Hemeter $67. timberframehq.com/12x16-timber-frame-king-post-plan/.

[@EdgeMasterPro]

Louis Storms how detailed are the plans is it 2d shop drawing PDF or or 3D cad. Worth it?

[@LouisStorms]

Francis Hemeter It was definitely worth it to me as a first timer. Plans are 2D. I think they have some samples from plans you can review to see if they fit what you are looking for in terms of detail.