Timuhler

I can't remember all the details now, but it was my idea to run the hips through and get ride of the point loads.

I try to have the roof plan reflect the way I want to frame a roof, then the engineer can do the sizing.

As it was we had a lot of work to do before we poured the foundation. We had to dig down quite a few of the footing sections and add some for interior shearwalls and then dig for the point loads.

It seemed to me like this was a good way to get rid of 2 point loads and leave the ceilings uncluttered so we could frame a cove or groin or something. Turned out we didn't get to do that, but at least we were prepared.

I love the dovetail hip in the first picture. That is very nice framing. Thanks for posting.

That statement didn't make sense above.

Running the hips all the way to the plates eliminated the need for a post. That way if the customer wanted, we would more options for the ceiling.

I wouldn't say complex.

Have you tried using I-joists for rafters? I really like it. You have to have a structural ridge and either using hangers or run them over the ridge but then you have to block and strap.

I like it too because you have a wider flange for nailing.

Yeah by doing that we didn't have to run a post down. This woud leave open the open of framing a special ceiling in the den if the customer wanted.

Nice work, that is real craftsmanship.

Thanks Huck. It is one of my favorites. It was the first big one we cut and stacked. Before this most of what we framed was much smaller in scope, but it was on those little ones where I got the confidence to trust the math.

Huck,

I'll be a postin' tomorrow. How many can I post? I've got 1000's of pictures :-)

If I enter the contest, does this mean I can no longer use the images I post?

Here is a line from the rules, "All entries become the property of the Sponsor and may be published in any media and in any format at any time they wish in perpetuity."

Or is it specifically the entry as is entered and displayed? I'm not ready to give up my ownership of my pictures.

Any thoughts?

I've been using the bars for about 2 months or so and love them. I like how light they are and it feels like they are a little more functional than the steel bars I have.

In this economy though, the price is pretty steep.

I've been using the Tibone since 2002 and wouldn't replace it with anything else. It is just too useful being all metal for pulling nails. I love the side puller that is on the newer models.

I feel it is worth the money. I like carrying less weight be being able to drive nails w/out a loss in power.

My experience too is that either you think it is worth the $$ or not. No one changes their mind. But only those who use them have an informed opinion.

Just my $0.02