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@wreckdiver1321 - growing up in Maine I was surrounded by folks with a subtle yet persistent sense of sarcasm laced with realism. It's stuck with me through the years. Now that I had a semi-functional crane I got to work notching the largest beams and getting them set in place. I got the first...

Back to old problems. Raising the other side of the shed. I was not satisfied with the safety and effectiveness of using the mega van to lift the bent (see prior post). Additionally the yard would likely not have the traction needed for such a raise and the distance to the neighbors yard would...

I'm going to step back briefly and show some detail on how I cut the notches on the timbers. It's nothing revolutionary - but since we've established I don't have a router it may be of interest to some. I will stress that I'm a welder and machinist by trade so working with wood can be very...

With the deck in place it was time to move on to the frame cutting & assembly. I cut all the posts to length (Sawzall w/ 12" blade) and notched them. I then cut the beam to length, notched it, and assembled on the decking for a level fit using 3 timber screws as "pins". Personally I find the...

@jar944 - I agree. I do not have a router and the time it would take to do it deterred me. I should have done it anyway (either purchased a router or taken the time) @mike93lx - Not so much - most of my lumber was purchased as things were rising - I never had to purchase anything at peak and my...

The sill plate is 8x8 pressure treated rough cut timbers. These were heavy. Maybe 300 lbs or so each. Using a dolly I was able to wheel them around myself, but it was a chore. I can't seem to find the photos of prepping the timbers to fit with each other. Basically I trimmed the ends to square...

@mannydantyla - you're correct, I just need a zoning permit from the city - their way of collecting some money on things without putting any effort in at all. @captain14 - I've got the roof on and the walls mostly closed in - working on some windows, prepping for siding. There won't be any...

I want to take a moment to point out that what I'm doing is an inherently bad design and poor timber frame / post & beam practice. I'm utilizing a ridge beam so that I do not have to have cross ties on the interior, however, because there ridge posts rest on the cross beam for the front and...

Building a small stick frame shed would have been well within my skillset and I wanted to use this opportunity to push myself a little and see what type of building I would enjoy and also try to create something that blends with the property and maintains that "premium" environment. My...

Lurking for a long time here (years) and finally some things worth posting. *EDIT to insert content links* Contents for those who need to skip to the relevant portions: Background Plan Footing Decking Post Frame Raising (start) More Background Rafters & Loft Framing Sheathing Windows Roof...