Grand Oaks Timber Framing

Past Timber Framing Projects
Black Bayou Lodge, Mississippi
34' King Post Trusses for a hunting lodge
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The trusses were recut from heart of yellow pine timbers that were originally over 50 feet long.  The  building that the timbers came from was built in the 1840's.
March 2003 Workshop
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May 2003 Workshop
October 2003 Workshop
November 2003 Workshop
Little House in the Little Woods

Timber frame cabin available at Grand Oaks Timber Framing for rent.  Click on the photo to see more pictures!
April 2004 Workshop
Memphis Pool House Rafters
These timber framed rafters were incorporated into a masonry pool house project.  The owner was building a Spanish style pool house for entertaining guests and the timber framed rafters will create a unique outdoor space that will be admired by  pool side visitors.
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September 2004 Workshop
October 2004 Workshop
April 2005 Workshop
Kentucky Holler Timber Frame
I traveled to Kentucky to help Thomas, a very ambitous student from Grand Oaks Timber Framing.  He went from a one week introductory timber framing course to designing and cutting a 3900 square foot timber frame.  I spent most of the summer helping him cut his timber frame, which is from timber that he logged and milled from his own property.  The frame was raised during the winter and spring of 2006.
October 2005 Workshop
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Arizona Timber Frame Loft
This timber frame project went into an  existing home.  Timber framing is not limited to new construction.  A timber frame addition to your existing home may be a great option for you.  This timber frame loft was "raised" inside of an existing room.
April 2006 Workshop
October 2006 Workshop
Thomas has started a web blog on the story of building his timber frame.  If you would like to see more photos and learn more about his timber frame click on this link!  
 http:/massiehouse.blogspot.com
VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION - SIERRA LEONE, AFRICA
  I cut a 16' x 24' timber frame and auctioned it on my website to raise funds for a mission trip to Taiama, Sierra Leone.  My daughter and I were part of the group and the money raised supported rebuilding the Methodist church, provided musical instruments for the choir, helped a young man with his education, supplied soccer equipment for the youth and helped build strong friendships.
April 2007 Workshop
LONG ISLAND GARDEN SHED
  This project was a 9' x 10' garden shed to replace an original structure on the property that was destroyed by fire.  Even though this timber frame was only 90 square feet the amount of joinery required was comparable to a larger timber frame.  The frame was cut and trial fitted at Grand Oaks and then shipped to New York.  It was hand raised in 4 hours by a group of friends.
 
"Scott, I can't  tell you how much I like it.  It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! You did such a great job, that it went up without a hitch.  It was so much FUN that 2 of my buddies wanted to take it apart the next day and put it up again!!!  You are truly an artist.  Thanks again!"
                                               Gerry
MASSACHUSETTS POOL HOUSE

  This timber frame was meant to be near water and people getting wet, but NOT on "raising day"!  It was a wet day for the raising, but a terrific group of people came together to assemble this frame!  Afterwards we got to see the Red Sox win Game 3 of the World Series!  In spite of the weather, it was a really great "raising" and went very well!
  And you thought there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!  Actually, it is a Grand Oaks Timber Frame! Just as we put in the last timber piece and someone made a joke about building Noah's Ark, this rainbow popped out briefly as the rain stopped!  Great ending for a great raising!!!
The following morning, the sun was shining bright on this new  Grand Oaks Timber Frame!  This frame is the "Timberline" plan with some modifications to fit the owners use of the frame.  It should be standing for many years along with the other great structures of that area.  It was a bit humbling for me to have one of my frames raised where there are so many historical structures! 
October 2007 Workshop
April 2008 Workshop
ALABAMA APPRENTICE
  Will was an apprentice at Grand Oaks Timber Framing during the summer of 2007.  While he was here, we cut together the 16' x 24' portion of the TimberLine 2 plans.  After that he went home to Alabama.  I delivered that portion of the frame to him along with some additional timbers for the sheds.  On his own, he cut the rest of the timberframe and hand raised the frame with the help of family and friends on June 21, 2008. 
"Thrilled with Scott's work on our frame. It's not to many times that you feel "over delivered" in today's world. However that is exactly what I experienced with Scott's work. Frame is great and the assistance in construction was fantastic as well. For any of you looking for a straight deal, Scott would serve you well."
                                                                                           Mike
October 2008 Workshop
OHIO APPRENTICE
  Jared apprenticed at Grand Oaks Timber Framing during the summer of 2008.  Together we cut the Little House II design.  We added an additional door to the frame.  We hand raised the timber frame on his property with family and friends and add a great meal at his Grandmother's house nearby.
West Virginia Homesteader Timber Frame
  I cut this 14' x 16' frame that is based on my Homesteader plans.  It is nestled in the mountains of West Virginia.  It has an 8' x 14' loft.  The owner, Brian, finished out his frame nicely and added on the shed.  They raised the frame by hand in about 3 hours.
1/2 PRICE SALE !!!