Our first look at the wonderful wood that will
go into this new home. Pumpkin
Ridge Post and Beam searches the country
for the finest-quality wood at the best price. The client chose
Douglas Fir, for its strength and
beauty.
Pumpkin
Ridge Post and Beam carefully inspects each beam
before the work begins.
The
timber frame craftsman uses an assortment of hand tools as well
as the latest machine tools.
Once
the inspection is complete and
we know that the wood is perfect
in every way, the work can
begin.
Some photos
of the mortises and tenons.
How
do we move heavy timbers? (and a
we can move a Chevy
engine too, if we need to).
Earl
sands the
beams to ensure a
smooth finish.
We use everything. Scrap wood is sturdy,
natural, and easier on the beams than a
saw horse.
Here's a timber
stepping up for a shave on the
auto-roller.
