I have newer build Timber framing before. I started searching the internet and bought a book by Steve Chappell from eBay about timber framing. I made a sawmill inspired by similar sawmills found on KZfaq. . I bought 80 larch logs.
DIY timber frame requires basic skills but training is not necessary - read Steves book and you should be good to go. Almost all boks about timber framing is written in English and I live in Denmark so I took up the challenge and learned imperial measurements it took some time to get familiar with.
Lots of comments on My video Thanks! I can't answer all of them but: Yes you can build a similar construction of steel but I couldn't afford one at the time. "It is easier to do this or that or - it takes too long or Time Time Time.." I´d rather stay home near my family making a timber frame than working the extra paying off a loan paying someone else for making me a standard garage! Many ask why use so large dimensions -simply because the beam has to have some flesh to it to allow for correct size tennons and mortises. Wood is a non expensive material it is also natural and sustainable material and it can be sourced locally at the price of firewood. Yes it takes more effort and skill to build a timber frame but the result also has an aesthetic dimension to it I think.
I use KZfaq as a tool to gain new knowlage and inspiration. I will probably not build a timber frame ever again but it was fun doing it and I learned a lot during the process. Stop watching KZfaq right now and do something meaningfull with your brain and hands instead.
Claus Pihl