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November 2011

Nov 22
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Timber Framing Workshop 2012: Build a Timber Frame Home

By Timber Framing, Strawtron, Natural Building Workshops

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March 2013 Update: We are now offering a new Timber Frame Workshop for 2013 in August. Check out the details!

I am pleased to announce that folks can now read about and apply for the Timber Framing Workshop we are hosting at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage, June 10-23, 2012. This is shaping up to be a unique and very exciting opportunity for folks looking to gain real building skills in an incredible setting!

2012 Timber Framing Workshop students will spend two full weeks at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in Rutledge, Missouri learning the historic craft of timber framing using mortise and tenon joinery, as well as experiencing and learning some of the fundamental connections between natural building design and sustainable lifestyle alternatives.

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Nov 19
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2012 Natural Building Workshop Pages Under Construction

By Natural Building Workshops

You may have noticed the 2012 Natural Building Workshop page updated with new information, and that the Timber Framing Workshop and Straw Bale Building Workshop pages are password protected. That is because that are not yet ready for public viewing.

So do not fear, you have not missed your opportunity! Check back soon for more information and an application. The information unvieling is coming up quick, I promise.

Nov 03
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Finding Used Timber Framing Hand Tools

By Timber Framing, Hand Tools
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1 1/2" framing chisel & corner chisel found at flea market

I’ll admit, I do like shopping once in a while, although I dislike going to most stores. The kind of shopping that I don’t complain about, though, is the kind that happens once a month at our local flea markets.

These flea markets are brimming with tools, if you can manage picking through piles and piles of rust and assorted junk, but every once in a while you will walk away happy. I’ve spent the last year specifically looking for timber framing tools, and have had some success with procuring things on my want list. Read More