Thread: A Great Visit

Thanks for all the great ideas and enthusiasm guys! I have been thinking about teaching a timberframing class (similar to this one: http://www.rockymountainworkshops.com/rmsquarerule.html ) in Australia. However, Don thought that there would probably be little opportunity for it in OZ given the lack of large dimention timber. maybe I'll write a few TAFE's and see if their intrest is piqued.
other ideas are teaching a forcible entry class to Fire departments, or winning the loto.

stay well everyone.

-ryan

P.S.

Here's a picture of a close up of some joinery from a great bellingham TF company:




and the hallway where it is displayed:

Ryan, check this out as a possibility.

http://www.sturt.nsw.edu.au/index05.html

Could be worth thinkiing about.

Originally Posted by ryanarcher

However, Don thought that there would probably be little opportunity for it in OZ given the lack of large dimention timber.

I'm not sure that I gave Ryan the correct information regarding availability of large dimention timber - any comments??

Hi Ryan,

That's a great idea you have - don't give up yet! Here is the link to the site of Owner builder magazine, which may be a good lead: www.theownerbuilder.com.au

In their links, you'll notice there is http://www.lyrebirdridge.com.au

Also, another link to a forum for owner builders: www.byohouse.com.au

Also check out www.hokianga.com/tahekemud/page2 for a fantastic and DIFFERENT home in NZ incorporating logs - just for interest's sake! It may not be what you like, but it is inspiring, anyway!

Cheers,

Jill

Awesome carpentry!