Book Recommendation, Basic Framing

[jp_over]

Friends,

I'm planning to build a playhouse for my daughter and want to also sharpen up my knowledge/skills on framing according to common techniques.

Any recommendation on a basic framing book? I can do the google but wanted to get an informed opinion from the forum.

Thanks!

Joe

 

[spike99250]

Any of the books from Fine Homebuilding are good. I think Lowes might carry them.
Library is also an option, if you have the time or even a library.

 

[dogdog]

larry huan's DVD and books is great. You'll learn something just watching the DVDs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/156158326X/?tag=atomicindus08-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1561589675/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[matt_i]

My recommendation is to just draw up details of the corners, walls, the ridge & rafters, door and window openings.

I don't know how exotic you are going to get but if a play house lasts 7 years its probably outlived its usefulness.

 

[chuckya]

Larry haun was the man. I have seen all the videos he made. Smacks a nail like he has a sledgehammer.

 

[EdT]

Taunton Press (Fine homebuilding) Visual Guide to Framing is pretty good for a quick overview.

 

[DFB]

Lot of books out there this one (an earlier version ) has been my bible since my trade school days

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0826908098/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Even earlier in my career I had this one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JELIPI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Although far outdated now basic construction precepts are the same, whether building a playhouse or a real house.

Cant beat the price

I also still have the companion book Finish Carpentry too.

No need to spend a lot of money to learn the basics

 

[AceofSpad3s]

larry huan's DVD and books is great. You'll learn something just watching the DVDs.

Very interesting to see an expert of their field at work.

 

[jp_over]

Thanks for all the excellent suggestions; this has given me a great starting point!

 

[Horror Business]

Rob Thallon's Grapic Guide to Frame Construction is excellent.

 

[ozyborn]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1590702026/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Jonny Rotten]

Your going to need a speed square for the rafters..and everything else so start there and do some reading. Get a Swanson. It comes with an invaluable book on rafter layout. Its a little blue book. Pretty much every framer has one in there belt.
If you can figure that out everything else will be gravy but definitely start there. Heres what you need.


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[Wamsutta]

Larry haun was the man. I have seen all the videos he made. Smacks a nail like he has a sledgehammer.

He died of cancer caused by creosote treated lumber. It's a damn shame because he was in tip top health otherwise. Could have lived to be a hundred easy.

 

[wrenchguy]

my high school wood shop book been my reference 4 over 50 years now. lets back a hip rafter together!

 

[theoldwizard1]

I bought a DIY guide to Sheds and Mini-Barns many years ago. It would have everything you would need to know.

 

[jp_over]

Lots of great input; thanks to all!

 

[Duckfarmer27]

JP -
This is a bit dated, but is online and you already paid for it with your federal taxes. I used this a lot when I designed and built our house back in 76-78.
https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/CAT87209853/PDF

Dale