Hand Hewn: The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing

Title: Hand Hewn: The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing
Author: Jack A Sobon
F: 1702525
ISBN: 9781635860009
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2019
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 272
Section: House & Home | Design & Construction
Condition Note: Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Publisher Description:

Celebrate the artistry of timber-frame building with this fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home.

Hand Hewn is a gorgeous exploration of the traditions of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand hew and shape each timber, and explanations of the engineering of the wooden joinery that connects the timbers without a single nail.

Inspiring photos of Sobon's original interior home designs, as well as historical examples of long-lived structures in Europe and North America, make this a compelling tribute to the lasting value of artisanal craftsmanship and a thoughtful, deliberate approach to designing buildings.