Tips For Timber Frame Braces When You're Working Alone

[@JF-fx2qv]

Tips, tricks, & fails are gold nuggets. Passion for a task is shown when: "if there is day light left" turns into working past dusk. You are well over the hump on this wonderful build. Family time well deserved. Love to build, love wood.

[@bretthouser8330]

Your experience between now and your first cuts definitely show. You are an expert now. Your moving through these beams mush faster. Of course its nice having that saw to assist. Keep up the good work Jim. Looking more like a building every day

[@NYNCMIKE]

Hey pal, hope all is well and a quick recovery. Prayers sent

[@poppabob69]

Good morning, Jim. Hoping your weekend is filled with good weather and big progress. The end is actually in sight, it seems you've really caught your second wind now.

[@Tomhohenadel]

Jim, you make it look so easy, which I am sure it is not. The drop cut with the big saw is tricky, yet you make it look easy. Lots of progress, amazing job. Keep safe, have a great weekend

[@starboardwingwoodworks5235]

Another well done video. Your "3rd hand" tip with the furring strip was golden. A two minute tutorial on how to safely do the drop cut. I can vision that rig getting out of control when gravity and and the aggressive blade start to bite into the beam. SWWW

[@pup734]

Good progress Jim, that saw is a man's man saw what a beast.

[@chrispeters6944]

Great progress Jim. You're a better man than I to attempt an accurate drop cut with the new saw! Looking forward to your engineering on the purlin plate placement.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

especially a saw of that size.

[@poppabob69]

Happy Sunday morning, Jim. I just wanted to wish Mary a Happy Mother's Day. Please pass along my good wishes.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I will.Bob

[@OldMotorcycleAdventures]

I have been binge watching your videos the past few days, they are the most in depth way for someone like myself to understand the process. Nobody explains what is happening like you do, and I definitely appreciate it. My wife and I are hoping to start building our forever home this spring, and I am learning as much as I can about timber framing in case I decide to go that route myself. I would be going solo for the entirety of the frame like you, so I am wondering what weight your chain hoist is rated for? Trying to put together a shopping list of tools I will need to get

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

It is a 1 ton hoist. Anything I can help you with, feel free.

[@ronaldpietrowski7046]

Looks good Jim can see progress every video your mood seems to pick up with each video.

[@johnralston5818]

... Thanks for the confirmation video.. coming up with & installing 3rd hands is an intregral part of my every project... they just seem to stop unnecessary rehashing & explaining. :) It won't be long now... that's why, i'll see on the next one. Have a great weekend.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

You too John.

[@techronmattic5876]

Getting closer every day Jim, I picked up a new 3 in 1 welder today, does mig tig and stick, unfortunately Im flying out for work in the morning so I wont get to play with the new toy for 3 weeks, should help to get some unfinished projects moving when I get back

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Travel safe

[@tubularguynine]

Whatever gets the job done, Jim. Furring strips don't get tired arms holding up a knee brace! Sometimes working alone keeps your mind focused.

[@toolsconsumables7055]

Dear Jim, First time in a week that I am finally able to access the internet hence my silence. My internet provider has got a major issue since last Wednesday & continuing still to this day. I've had no choice but to go get a monster data package for my mobile provider so as to use it as a router which seems to allow me to catch up a little. I've just heard through your brother in law that you did yourself a mischief. I am very sorry to hear of the unfortunate accident you've incurred. I sincerely hope you'll recover quickly. Get well soon & hope you get some convalescence. Kind regards.

[@Lokisword]

Great Progress, good weather, man it doesn't get much better than that

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

No sir it does not.

[@johnmontague69]

It's taking shape now Jim. Looking good. ☺

[@ctazrun]

Holy drop cuts!!! Good job keeping that monster on its leash! Well done as always, looking forward to the next step Jim!

[@bobdickson5511]

really enjoy your musical selections..Thankyou!!

[@legendadlegendad]

Jim, good work!

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

That saw is a MONSTER!! Good to see you JIm. It's so good to see how far you've come on this project over the last year. I hope all is well in your corner of the dirt. -Will

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Thanks Will

[@jefflabrozzi9592]

Hi Jim. Looking good. Liking the saw the more I see you use it. The end is near. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelkroeger2047]

Afternoon Jim, love seeing those braces going up for that north/westside purlin plate. Michael : )

[@shawnoney5678]

Nice work Mr. Jim

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Morning Jim. Looks like you still like that saw. I like it too

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

It works great

[@practicallyIndependent]

Great video and tips. Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@curtwhite876]

Really nice videography, brother. I learned a couple things by watching you work. Great control of the saw, man. Hate that you're laid up for the time being, but I will look forward to you getting back to it. Prayers for healing and all the support you need, my friend. Where are you guys located? Is there anything I can do to help?

[@paultanner2007]

Good morning bud, another great video and great info. Again I wish I could give a hundred thumbs up. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@adirondackharold8574]

Good morning Jim. Barn looks good with the sunset! Have you thought about putting a deck on the barn? That would be pretty cool! Enjoy your day buddy. See you on the next one.👍🍻

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I actually have plans to do that.

[@adirondackharold8574]

Awesome!! 👍

[@elizabethmcgovern9731]

Long long days and nights please God your health wont suffer exacting work ,love the videos ,keep safe Jim, E & P.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I do stop when my says no more, it does happen. I have a grandfather who is 83 and still works like I do, kind of a family trait.

[@donnellsmith9056]

Hey Jim! Wow great progress tonight! That saw is awesome! Bet you wish you had that from the beginning! Love your videos! I'll see you on the next one!

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

That saw would've saved me a lot of work.

[@jamiemckenzie8516]

That new saw cuts like a beast ! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

It sure does.

[@canninrm]

it still amazes me how skilled you are at handling those timbers and that beast of a saw....you sure you're not a bit Irish mixed with that Scottish history. Nice work Jim, you seem to work pretty well in the dark up there. We have something in common cause my wife says sometimes I'm pretty much in the dark when I'm thinking.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Sorry it took so long to respond Bob but I broke my leg Saturday and I've been in the hospital since. One more surgery to go.

[@canninrm]

damn Jim, I won't bother you with asking questions cause I'm sure you will be back on your feet and we will learn all the details. hey buddy, take care of yourself. bob

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I'll be back at it but it will be slow

[@silversurfer233]

Getting there..burning the midnight oil and making good progress, well done buddy.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Thanks Frankie

[@0j0nn]

I'd recomend getting a better blade for the skil saw It's working really hard! subscribed btw

[@colinblankenship2401]

nice job

[@peterbull3955]

What a monster saw!!!

[@ryanvear]

New follower here. Get well soon man!

[@uiop545]

quite an achievement; good luck and thanks for sharing.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Thank you. This video was done two days before I fell off of it and shattered my right ankle. It ended up at a standstill for the next 6 months while I recovered. It was all worth it.

[@SilverBack.]

Hi Jim could you use the jinny post to lift the plates up or the shear legs with the come along split two ways to the up rights of the queen bents. You really look to have the bit between your teeth and enjoying every minute

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I will be using the gin pole.

[@chrispeters6944]

TheTradesmanChannel +1, I was gonna offer the same suggestion 😀

[@shaneking4990]

First time watching, totally impressed. I only wished I had your skill!

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

It's more patience than skill, that and being just plain stubborn. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[@waynebrown1609]

love it, can't wait for the next one.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Hello Wayne

[@dougdunlap6638]

them were the days!

[@eduardom800]

Do I see there the JOY of progress? Looks great!!!

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Fate put the brakes on my progress. I'm laid up in the hospital right now with a badly broken leg. Going to be a long recovery.

[@eduardom800]

OMG. You do not know what pain is already. Kinesiology will show you. BUT pain is healing and recovering. I wish you good pain sessions for a great recovery and full motion of your leg. I am sure you will be well. Welcome to the brokenbone brotherhood!! (in the mean while, take as many painkillers as necessary, and rest) Time for meditation, self discovery and insight. No self regrets as those are negative thoughts that drive no where. Be conscious about your progress every day. Get well my friend.

[@eduardom800]

I foresee you still working on your projects... you arms are still functional!!! ;-))

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Thank you Eduardo

[@peterhaan9068]

Jim - It sure sounds like there is more gear noise when the saw is unloaded/working. Might want to check your gear oil for metal filings.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I will do that.

[@selador11]

Dinner is over-rated. Family, not so much. ;) Always good to spend time with the fambly!!

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Have to once in awhile

[@davidcasper8923]

Can you use your chain mortiser to hog out the area where the tongue goes in the scarf joint?

[@johncollado1151]

Morning Jim.... darkness comes fast when you have to work at a job all day. I have to give you credit for getting as far as you have, doing it all by yourself. Not too many people out there would tackle such a large job by themselves. At lease we had both of our parents helping us when we built our log home. I've really enjoyed watching your videos and looking forward to everything yet to come.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Thanks John, it has been the best project of my life so far.

[@jenniferwhite6089]

make it much easier with an elec. wrench time saver on yourself arms too back

[@davidchadwick1626]

Mornings my good friend what happened with the live show I was sat poised and nothing ?. If I could pick that saw up I’d love a bash at it,It looks so much fun good nights work there mate enjoyed it cheers

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

The internet wasn't being my friend last night.

[@davidchadwick1626]

TheTradesmanChannel oh I see strange I can’t see anybody not wanting to be your friend 🤓👍

[@rayhsetwo8594]

Jim, is there a way of fitting braces after a frame is up or does it always need to go in post first and then put top plates on? (I'm in middle of my oak frame) 😁

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

There is a brace you can do afterwards. It requires notching the timber in the air, you would need to make an open faced mortice and it would require mechanical fastners to work.

[@therealsparkman]

I was wondering how I was going to support my braces when it comes time to place my top plate on for test fitting. Great idea! Thanks for the tip. My braces are going to eventually be 'pinned' into place with wooden dowels that I made. Do you think that by pounding my dowels into place, that they will be held that way? Or do you think it's better to test fit without the dowels and save that step for when the frame is going to be permanently erected? As per usual, thanks for your very informative videos. They have been most helpful in my quest to build and finish my own project. Cheers!

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I still the braces after I test fit and just before assembly. Sometimes your timbers have to be adjusted to make them square.

[@nkyhomesteading6500]

You gotta be thrilled to have all that framing done. What are you going to put on the roof?

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

As soon as these plates go on it'll be roof time.

[@Fight2BeFreeNeverGiveUp]

Hi Jim, hope all is well, could you give me your opinion on me thinking of using 4 x 3 inch timber for the braces on a 6 x 6 build. I may of under sized and should of gone for 5 x 4 instead. Or would I get away with it. Thanks Jim

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Of you have long and tall walls I would go 5x4 but if the frame is short and squat the 4x3 should be fine.

[@Fight2BeFreeNeverGiveUp]

@@TheTradesmanChannel its a single storey garage workshop at 7m x 4m with a beam post spaced at 2.316m apart gives 4 on length sides and height of vertical beams will be approx 2.2m

[@twagner6155]

I can't remember, do you have a Sawsquatch or Super Sawsquatch? I have had the roof on my barn partly blow off twice. How will yours be fastened?

[@thomasarussellsr]

Morning Jim. That drop cut looked cool as heck. I'd sure hate to see a kick-back with that monster saw. I figured out/remembered how to paste a link, as we discussed in a previous video, so here is my May 5th update. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4K5c2OwpbiYrNk I also have posted two videos of the assembly of the bandsaw, a Wen 14 inch, that I got for Christmas. It only took about an hour, but I had physical difficulties related to my condition, hence the second video to finish up the assembly. I love the tip/trick for getting the brace in place before putting up the perline beam. That should prove quite helpful if I ever get the timbers for my project. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethtalbott2233]

that's the dogs danglies of a saw.

[@smokeeater8387]

Heard you had an accident, get well soon brother👍🇺🇸

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Thank you, it's going to be a long haul

[@smokeeater8387]

TheTradesmanChannel What happened if you don’t mind me asking, Out of the woods said you you need some moral support but didn’t go any further.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I fell through the stairwell opening in the second floor down to the first floor. Shattered my lower taxes

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

I am stunned, shocked, and speechless right now.....And I talk A LOT! -Will prayers

[@smokeeater8387]

TheTradesmanChannel Taxes?

[@craigfuller5906]

Your progress is great, those little tips are very helpful. But I see a problem in your near future...once this is up and shop is set up, all your cuts will be off due to all the lights, you're now acclimated to the shadows of the dark arts. You are now on e of us....

[@nora-ub9yi]

How do you calculate the length of the brace?

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

I tend to base it on the height of the posts and the spans in between them. The taller the post, the longer the brace. Also keep in mind window and door placement. Most of my braces are on a three foot layout, if I remember right most of the braces in this building are about 52" long, not including tenons.

[@nora-ub9yi]

@@TheTradesmanChannel thank you

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

You're welcome

[@aaronstroud5278]

I know you’re planning smaller stick rafters but I was hoping for a video of you installing rafters like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2fQppeOeLyfqdkm47s

[@trex283]

An electric winch with a remote control would really benefit you.

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

It would have for sure.

[@KillingerUSA]

I'm getting worse out watching you use that saw!

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

This video might be closer. -Will

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

That was the one a day or two before I fell.

[@Debtfreehomesteaders]

@@TheTradesmanChannel yep your next video you were in the hospital.

[@kellyburnham2795]

Nor much point of filming in the dark. Can't see squat!

[@d.w.john.6354]

lLove to see your handy work.All by yourself keep on going👍

[@TheTradesmanChannel]

Thank you