Vermont Timber Works
36 Fairbanks Road
N. Springfield, VT 05150
(802) 886-1917
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Handcrafting a timber Dovetail
Dovetail Cut with Chisel
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Vermont Timber Works handcrafts every frame to suit the particurlar needs of each and every client. We use a variety of of woods, and a broad number of finishes. Please click on the links below to see the system we use to cut, finish, assemble, and raise our frames.
 

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Post & Beam Timber Joinery with Pegs
 

The Joinery

A good joint will stay tight and strong for generations. Most of our joints are pinned together with 1-inch hardwood pegs. The geometry of the joint itself carries most of the structural load, and the peg holds the joint in place. When loads are extraordinarily large or when aesthetics call for it, we use heavy steel plates & bolts

Click on the link above to see examples of the joints we use.

 
  Principle Purlin with Rafters & Tie


  

 
 
Mortising Machine Cutting a Post & Beam Frame
 

Tools of the Trade

We use a variety of hand and power tools to craft our frames.

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  Mortising Machine


  

 
 
Minwax Helmsman Finish
 

Wood Species & Finishes

All of our frames are prefinished in the shop. It is important to seal all surfaces, including the ends and joint pockets that will never been seen, in order to reduce checking and twisting of the timber as it aclimates to its new environment.

Click on the link above to see different finishes.

 
  Spraying Urethane in the Shop


  

 
 
 

Assembly and Raising

After a frame has been fabricated in the shop, we often travel to the site to put it up.

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  Raising a 40' Hammer Beam Bent


  

 
 
Wall Section of Post & Beam Home
 

Wall & Roof System

Many of our clients use stresskin panels to enclose their buildings.

Click on the link above to see a typical section.

 
  Typical Section


  

 

If you would like to find out how Vermont Timber Works can Help with your project, please E-Mail Us. See videos of our timber frames and post and beam framing tools on You Tube.

We are proud to offer old growth timber recovered from the Ottawa River in Canada.
We will be happy to discuss your plans and work with you to design a frame that meets your needs and your budget.

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