Basic TF toolset? - Woodworking Talk

JIMBETHYNAME · 11-30-2008, 11:36 PM

What handtools would be found in a timberframers toolbox?

mics_54 · 12-01-2008, 01:46 AM

slicks, chisels, mallet, beatle, beam saws, drills, adz, squares, strong back.

Big Dave · 12-01-2008, 08:53 AM

Pretty much just go to any timber frame tool site and buy everything they have. Try this one. Timber Frame Tools - timberframers' source for specialty power tools, hand tools for post and beam, boat building, log building, timber framing, carpentry

cabinetman · 12-01-2008, 09:17 AM

Don't forget gauze, first aid tape, band aids, tweezers, methyalate, Bacitracin or Neosporin, a tournaquette, a cellphone with 911 on speed dial, and of course, a needle and thread.

**TexasTimbers** · 12-01-2008, 10:14 AM

Eat your wheaties every morning too. No matter how many ways you use leverage, fulcrums, ropes, pulleys, jury-rigged carts, helpers, and even machinery, there are just times when there is no avoiding heavy lifting and brute force to make stuff go together.

Majestic Builders · 12-01-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasTimbers

Eat your wheaties every morning too. No matter how many ways you use leverage, fulcrums, ropes, pulleys, jury-rigged carts, helpers, and even machinery, there are just times when there is no avoiding heavy lifting and brute force to make stuff go together.

I agree with the above greatly ! Lifting 12 ft Oak 8x8's up to the second floor the other day did a number on me because i was runing to late to get breakfast! Im gonna add come along to that list also

mkwoodworks · 02-16-2009, 12:01 AM

I've found a forklift comes in handy when scribing 2'x12' logs.

carlis stephens · 06-03-2009, 07:59 PM

Ahh Ya weenies! You forgot the best things, A big wooden maul ( 8"x8"x 16" with a 3' handle) a big 16" power saw, a chain mortiser, and cant forget a big craine.

phinds · 08-20-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mics_54

slicks, chisels, mallet, beatle, beam saws, drills, adz, squares, strong back.

WHOAA ... you left out beer. Never leave out the beer !

Paul