The pavilion in Nacogdoches, almost completely raised and shining in the morning sun
If you’ve been following my updates about the Timber Framers Guild workshop in Nacogdoches, Texas, you’ve seen images from all the other stages of the timber frame pavilion construction — layout, cutting, and assembly. Here are my favorite images from the trip: the finished frame in all of its glory! The raising was very successful; it was safe, seamless, and the rain held out just long enough for us to get all of the main pieces up in the air. Check out the results here. The compound roof is stunning.
Finished Pavilion: Timber Frame Construction Images
I’ll let the photos below do most of the talking. Raising day was a lot of fun, and the giant crane certainly made it easier on everyone involved. It was almost too easy.
The first bent is slowly lowered into position
Hand signaling the crane operator ensures the bent is positioned exactly where it needs to be
With multiple bents up, the structure is now rigid and secure
A large purlin is lifted and brought into position
There are a whole bunch of fun angles in the compound hip roof. All of that crazy layout finally made sense once the pieces were assembled and in the air. It was a kind of “a-ha!” moment, finally being able to see how the angles work together to create a flat roof plane.
The frame feels big again once it’s up in position
Getting ready to set another purlin into position
Reach for it…
Trimming pegs to a final length
Love those angles!
It’s a beauty…
The quality of the work is very high, as these photos demonstrate. Check out how well-fitting all of that joinery is. Just lovely stuff.
Not a gap to be seen here!
A good look at the stout king post truss
I love how well these compound angles came together…. the power of good layout in action here
Note the compound angles… perfectly snug!
The finished frame (minus a few purlins) in all of its glory
There you have it — the completed Lake Naconiche pavilion.