Books/Examples of framing techniques ???
Hi Folks,
I’m working with a carpenter on a renovation project of mine. The art of framing is fascinating to me, and I’d like to learn more. Knowing that book-learning has it’s limits, does anyone know of any books/sites that detail the actual framing for specific houses – e.g. house plans that actually show the details of the framing?
I’ve seen plenty of books on carpentry, but they only provide general techniques. There’s tons of books with house plans, but they have no framing details at all. I’ve seen several challenging situations where the application of the general techniques is not obvious (at least to a beginner). On the other hand I’ve seen several cases where I thought there were several ways to solve a problem, but why one means is chosen above the others is not immediately clear.
Again, I know that books can only take one so far. Nonetheless they still have some value.
Thanks
Frank
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Hands down best framing book I've ever seen: Graphic Guide to Frame Construction
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1561583537/sr=8-1/qid=1144070896/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-3627128-5110231?%5Fencoding=UTF8
Justin Fink - FHB Editorial
Not sure about what books there are but,as far as techniques....
There's a right way
There's a wrong way
And then there's the bosses way!
Check out, CARPENTRY, by Leonard Koel.
The ISBN for this book is: 0-8269-0732-6
This book is a 600 plus page textbook. It covers numerous framing details, plus a whole lot more. Chances are your local library may carry a copy. This book is expensive...over $50. But this book covers thoroughly all topics that carpenters must know if they are to be proficient in their trade.
Davo
ANYTHING by or with Larry Haun!"If 'tis to be,'twil be done by me."
Anything by William P. Spence is good.
Here's one that I can personaly recommend. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0806985941/sr=1-41/qid=1144108332/ref=sr_1_41/002-4368713-3442459?%5Fencoding=UTF8&s=books
Also go over to the Photo folder and check out the thread Adverse conditions. It's a house being framed from the ground up. Pretty good work, and some good ideas.
The opening scene of the movie "Saving Private Ryan" is loosely based on games of dodgeball Chuck Norris played in second grade.
Frank, from JLC- Field Guide to Residential Construction-a manual of best practice.
Great line drawings of details. You can pick up a lot of information from this book. Vol. 1-foundations, framing, rough in's and exterior details. Vol.2-Finishes.
A great place for Information, Comraderie, and a sucker punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
Frank, as a framer, other than Larry Haun's "The Very Efficient Carpenter", my most often reached-for book is Mark Currie's "Rough Framing Carpentry" by Craftsman Press.
As Justin mentioned, the Graphic Guide is great also, but doesn't really show you any "tricks" like the above mentioned books do.
Of course, most of my tricks have been learned on the job and then modified by myself as necessary to suit my mood and the current conditions. There really is no substitute for experience...but again, the first two books (above) will give you a great background.Jason Pharez Construction
Framing Contractor
The Journal of Light Construction (JLC) publishes Residential Structure & Framing. Worth taking a look at. Also, for pure roof framing, can't beat Steve Peters' roof framing videos. They're advertised every issue in Fine Homebuilding.
Thanks to all! I'm tracking down these recommendations.
Frank
There's something about books...one person swears by a particular title, another has a hard time following the text in that same title. I think it has something to do with "learning styles". Educators have long known we all learn a little differently - someone mentioned videos for example.
Some of the stuff mentioned already in this thread has made my eyes roll back, but someone else might get a lot out of it.
So what I'm saying is, go to a big bookstore and browse. There are so many titles in print I'd be amazed if you couldn't find an author or two who matched your learning style and skill level. But try various sources, the "building" section at Border's in Tacoma astounds me, but I'm disappointed by the selection at Barnes&Noble in Olympia for example.
For pure graphics, Rob Thallon's books are hard to beat, but may not strike the same chord for a beginner. For pure information and inspiration John Carroll is one of my favorites, but I mostly work alone (as does John), and we share a lot of beliefs.
Go and browse. If nothing else, there are worse ways to spend a few hours than amongst books.
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