Spent an afternoon filming at Interesting Timbers, near Glastonbury. The most amazing timber yard I’ve been to. Burr Elm, Walnut, Chestnut, Ash, Oak, Yew – all in stick. My favourite place of the year so far. It was also where the frame for my house was made 10 or so years ago…
Interesting Timbers
Studio Frame Lift
The most satisfying part of any build? The time when all the hard work, setting out, preparation and precise making comes together in a heroic couple of days. At a stroke, the form of the building becomes visible. This one is particularly satisfying for me – it’s made on site, from timber grown and milled on site, – with no treatment, processing or transport.
Above: First frame being lifted into place.
Above: First frame up, with second on ground and ready to lift.
Above: Two frames up, Third Frame assembled on the ground and ready to lift.
Three Up.
Above: 4th frame going up.
Above: Truing frames with a plumb bob fashioned from a hammer and a piece of string.
Above: Four frames up. Now ready for secondary structure.
With Alan Matthews, Christopher Matthews, Bernard Twist.
Winter Fuel…
A little alarmed how much wood we’re burning this year, and it hadn’t even got cold yet. All our heating is (home grown) wood at Moonshine, and it’s a huge amount of work to get a years worth in. I dream of getting several years worth in, but it hasn’t happened yet…
