What Is The Difference Between A Timber Frame Chisel Vs. Slick? Shelter Institute 2026-09-28 | What Is The Difference Between A Timber Frame Chisel Vs. Slick?
We had a busy week... | Shelter Vlog 004 Shelter Institute 2025-07-26 | Sign up for the giveaway!manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=WvMHcK&g=Rd7gqzOur 2026 in person courses are live! Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out the online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor business inquiries or questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Russ took our Purely Post & Beam course and then built his dream timber frame. Be like Russ. Shelter Institute 2025-07-18 | ...
Building a Three Story Timber Frame Home | Shelter Builds Shelter Institute 2025-06-21 | Welcome to another Shelter Build! This build is the farthest from home and the tallest we have documented so far. Being so far from home certainly presented some challenges on this build but seeing the three story timber frame standing at the end was absolutely worth it. Sit back, relax and watch us work. Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: / shelterinstitute Our Facebook: / shelterbuild For Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com0:00 Intro0:20 Part 1: First Floor Platform4:03 Part 2: Bent Assembly AKA The Fun Part10:36 Part 3: More Bents13:24 Part 4: Decking14:14 Part 5: You Guessed It, More Bents15:13 Part 6: Breaking A Little Sweat18:24 Part 7: 3rd Floor Joists19:36 Part 8: 2nd Floor Rafters21:09 Part 9: Decking, The Sequel22:07 Part 10: Rafter Assembly23:23 Part 11: We Have An Issue27:21 Part 12: 3rd Story Rafters29:06 Part 13: Final Touches30:00 Part 14: Final Rafters33:51 Part 15: The Tour
Shipping a timber frame kit | Shelter Vlog 003 Shelter Institute 2025-04-26 | Sign up for the giveaway!manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=WvMHcK&g=Rd7gqzOur 2026 in person courses were just announced! Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out the online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
He Built His Timber Frame Dream Home From Scratch | Urge to Build Shelter Institute 2025-03-08 | Meet Russ, a former underground electrical utility contractor who transformed his life by building his own timber frame dream home from scratch. With no prior building experience, Russ took Shelter Institute's online Purely Post & Beam course and turned his lifelong dream into reality. Now enjoying his handcrafted masterpiece with his wife Susan and their dog Tigger, Russ's journey showcases how grit, competence and the right guidance can make any construction dream achievable.Welcome to Urge to Build, a series celebrating ordinary people achieving the extraordinary through Shelter Course's "Building Competence" philosophy. Our graduates—teachers, IT workers, accountants, healthcare workers and more—transform into skilled doers capable of creating stunning homes and structures. Follow along as we journey across the country(and beyond) documenting these inspiring stories of everyday heroes who've embraced self-sufficiency and turned ambitious construction dreams into reality.Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out the online course that Russ took here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com0:00 Introduction3:02 Cutting The Timber Frame7:57 Frame Raising9:56 House Tour
They Built Their Own Homes | Vintage Documentary | Urge to Build Shelter Institute 2025-03-01 | Everybody has an urge to build. Doing so builds competence in all areas of life. This documentary, shot and produced by Roland Halle and John Hoover, takes a look back at some of the original students who took Shelter Institute courses when we first opened in the early 1970s. These students wanted to take their lives into their own hands by building their homes. Today, roughly 200 in-person and several thousand online students a year are very similar in that, for one reason or another, they want to become competent. Whether it is in building, timber framing, or just doing, students of the Shelter Institute are doers, and we are so happy to be a small part of their lives.All credit goes to Roland Halle and John Hoover for this video. P.S. Look out for a new Urge to Build series on our channel where we travel around the country to document the incredible things our students have built! Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
How to raise a timber frame bent without a crane or big crew. #timberframe #construction #wood Shelter Institute 2025-02-07 | ...
Our favorite way to put the curve in a brace. Also our favorite way to make rocking chair rockers. Shelter Institute 2025-01-15 | ...
Dream Timber Frame Home | Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home | Ep. 4 Shelter Institute 2025-01-11 | Welcome to another Shelter Builds series! In this four-part series, we're raising a 24' x 36' timber frame forever home for our incredible client, Mary. This frame was designed specifically for its beauty and functionality. Over the course of these episodes, you'll see us build the first-floor platform, install the timber frame featuring a stunning hammer beam truss, install the gypsum (drywall), and complete the SIP shell, wall, and roof system. Join us for many twists and turns, a hint of drama, and beautiful Douglas fir joinery as we present: Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home!In this final episode, we wrap up our build by installing the roof SIPs and completing all the wall SIP detailing. We feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of such a special project and to work with such an extraordinary client. It brings us great joy to know that this home will provide Mary and her family with a beautiful living space for years to come.Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com0:00 Intro0:49 SIP Roof Installation 3:15 Finished Timber Frame Tour
Building Huge Walls With SIPs | Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home | Ep. 3 Shelter Institute 2025-01-04 | Welcome to another Shelter Builds series! In this four-part series, we're raising a 24' x 36' timber frame forever home for our incredible client, Mary. This frame was designed specifically for its beauty and functionality. Over the course of these episodes, you'll see us build the first-floor platform, install the timber frame featuring a stunning hammer beam truss, install the gypsum (drywall), and complete the SIP shell, wall, and roof system. Join us for many twists and turns, a hint of drama, and beautiful Douglas fir joinery as we present: Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home!In episode three of this series, we complete the installation of all gypsum between the timber frame and SIP layer before beginning the SIP wall system installation. We encounter a few hiccups along the way, particularly with the SIP and foundation interface, but creative problem-solving is what construction is all about! We end the day with all wall SIPs successfully installed. Join us in the next and final episode to see the completion of our scope of work and our client Mary's reaction!Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com0:00 Very Dramatic Intro0:37 SIP Panel Assembly5:46 SIP Panel Raising8:23 Shelter Presents: Bugs On The Jobsite8:36 Drywall Installation9:24 More SIP Assembly & Installation 10:18 Cutting Out Window Openings10:51 Even More SIP Assembly & Installation 12:05 Hobbit Door13:59 PP&B Online Course Ad14:28 Working Through Some Issues16:57 Foaming Process17:51 Final SIP Assembly & Installation19:25 Outro
Assembling & Raising a Hammer Beam Truss | Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home | Ep. 2 Shelter Institute 2024-12-28 | Welcome to another Shelter Builds series! In this four-part series, we're raising a 24' x 36' timber frame forever home for our incredible client, Mary. This frame was designed specifically for its beauty and functionality. Over the course of these episodes, you'll see us build the first-floor platform, install the timber frame featuring a stunning hammer beam truss, install the gypsum (drywall), and complete the SIP shell, wall, and roof system. Join us for many twists and turns, a hint of drama, and beautiful Douglas fir joinery as we present: Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home!In episode two of the series, we focus on assembling the hammer beam truss with the tightest joinery possible. While one team works on this, another installs the clear-coated V-match white pine ceiling that will sit beneath the roof SIPs, and we simultaneously tackle the gypsum (drywall) installation. By the end of day two, the frame is fully assembled, and we've completed most of the gypsum and V-match ceiling installation. Join us in the next episode as we install the wall SIPs—and get ready for a few surprises along the way!Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com0:00 Hammer Beam Truss Assembly4:05 Finishing The First Two Raised Bents6:53 King Post Truss Assembly11:52 Bent Raising14:55 Hammer Beam Tie Detail16:20 Placing The Final Purlins17:50 PP&B Online Course Ad18:22 Drywall Installation 19:58 T&G Roof Installation20:49 Hammer Beam Truss Engineering Discussion24:47 Outro
Starting a 24 x 36 Timber Frame Raising | Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home | Ep. 1 Shelter Institute 2024-12-21 | Welcome to another Shelter Builds series! In this four-part series, we're raising a 24' x 36' timber frame forever home for our incredible client, Mary. This frame was designed specifically for its beauty and functionality. Over the course of these episodes, you'll see us build the first-floor platform, install the timber frame featuring a stunning hammer beam truss, install the gypsum (drywall), and complete the SIP shell, wall, and roof system. Join us for many twists and turns, a hint of drama, and beautiful Douglas fir joinery as we present: Shelter Builds a Douglas Fir Forever Home!In episode one of the series, we arrive at the site and immediately get to work framing the first-floor platform. This step is critical as it serves as the foundation for all our subsequent work. We install the metal I-joists that run through the basement, along with all the engineered I-joists and Advantech sheathing that make up the first-floor platform—and it all needs to be perfectly square! While this is happening, a smaller crew begins building bents on the side. By the end of the day, we've raised two bents, decked over the second floor, and installed several purlins in the rafter system. Join us in the next episode as we fully assemble the hammer beam truss and complete raising the frame!MB01DE80PEJZFGIInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com0:00 Project Overview1:07 First Floor Platform Prep3:00 Bent Assembly7:41 Daylight Basement Framing11:24 First Floor Platform12:56 PP&B Online Course Ad13:27 Frame Raising15:45 King Post Rafter Assembly18:14 Rafter Raising21:25 Outro
The weirdest part of our biggest sale | Shelter Vlog 002 Shelter Institute 2024-12-07 | TOOLAPALOOZA!!!! WOOT WOOT! This year(2024) We hope to see you in person if possible but do not fret, the sale will also be run online! Toolapalooza will be on December 14th in person starting at 8:30am ET at our tool store in Maine. The sale will also run online starting 12:01am ET on December 14th running through 11:59pm ET on December 15th. See you there!Our tool store: sheltertools.comInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Cutting a Through Mortise With a Drill Shelter Institute 2024-11-09 | Looking to begin your woodworking or timber framing journey? Start with our traditional sawhorse building course - the perfect stepping stone before tackling larger projects like your timber framed house build. Learn essential wedged joinery techniques while creating a practical workshop staple. Built using time-tested timber framing methods, these robust sawhorses are incredibly versatile and durable enough to handle any workshop task. Join us to master the fundamentals of timber framing and build a project you'll use for years to come. See you in the course!Purchase the full Timber Frame Sawhorse Course here: sheltercourses.com/timber-frame-sawhorse-online-courseInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Just imagine what you could put on it! Timber frame sawhorse course is live now on Shelter Courses! Shelter Institute 2024-11-04 | ...
Collapsible Timber Frame Sawhorse Build Shelter Institute 2024-11-02 | Looking to begin your woodworking or timber framing journey? Start with our traditional sawhorse building course - the perfect stepping stone before tackling larger projects like your timber framed house build. Learn essential wedged joinery techniques while creating a practical workshop staple. Built using time-tested timber framing methods, these robust sawhorses are incredibly versatile and durable enough to handle any workshop task. Join us to master the fundamentals of timber framing and build a project you'll use for years to come. See you in the course!Purchase the full Timber Frame Sawhorse Course here: sheltercourses.com/timber-frame-sawhorse-online-courseInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Sharpening a chain mortiser by hand Shelter Institute 2024-10-26 | The chain mortiser is one of our favorite timber framing tool as it makes quick work of otherwise tedious mortises. Sharpening is the key to unlocking successful woodworking. In order to fully enjoy woodworking, you need to have sharp tools. We often get asked how we sharpen our chain mortisers, which are an integral part of our timber frame manufacturing process. In this video, we go over our chain mortiser sharpening process and why we prefer to do it by hand.Purchase our full sharpening course here: sheltercourses.com/sharpening-online-courseInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
What is Sharp? | The Key To Unlocking Successful Woodworking Shelter Institute 2024-10-19 | Sharpening is the key to unlocking successful woodworking. In order to fully enjoy woodworking, you need to have sharp tools. Sharpening does not need to be a difficult process but you do need to understand what it means to be "sharp". This video goes over what is actually means to be sharp. This is a preview of our full All Things Sharpening course that is live right now at the link below!Purchase our full sharpening course here: sheltercourses.com/sharpening-online-courseInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in a custom timber frame home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
SIP Installation On a 50 x 50 Timber Frame | Shelter Builds a Coastal Timber Frame Home | Ep. 3 Shelter Institute 2024-10-05 | With the timber frame complete, we're now enclosing the 2,500 square foot coastal Maine retreat. Today's focus: installing gypsum and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) on both walls and roof. We'll guide you through our meticulous process, explaining each layer and the reasoning behind our methods.As a bonus, watch the charming covered porches come to life - perfect for enjoying those serene, but short, Summer months in Maine. Our team specializes in blending traditional timber frame construction with modern Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) technology, creating energy-efficient, beautiful homes built to last. The rich red hues of the Douglas Fir timbers add warmth and character from day one.Follow our progress as we complete a timber frame and SIP shell in four days over three episodes. Interested in a custom retirement home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
People often ask why we have mirrors on site. The truth is in the comments.. Shelter Institute 2024-10-04 | ...
Installing 25 Draw Bored Rafters | Shelter Builds a Coastal Timber Frame Home | Ep. 2 Shelter Institute 2024-09-28 | Our team split forces today, advancing the 2,500 square foot home on two fronts. On-site, we completed the timber frame by installing drawbore half lap rafter sets. Meanwhile, at our shop, the crew prepped the Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), readying them for swift installation.Our team specializes in blending traditional timber frame construction with modern Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) technology, creating energy-efficient, beautiful homes built to last. The rich red hues of the Douglas Fir timbers adds warmth and character to this build from day one.Follow our progress as we complete a timber frame and SIP shell in four days over three episodes. Interested in a custom home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Stop splayed tabled under squinted wedged scarf joints, sstuswsj for short. Full series on channel Shelter Institute 2024-09-25 | ...
Raising a 50 x 50 Timber Frame | Shelter Builds a Coastal Timber Frame Home | Ep. 1 Shelter Institute 2024-09-21 | Welcome to the first day of timber frame installation for a 2,500 square foot retirement home on Maine's stunning coastline. With the foundation and first floor platform already in place, we're ready to begin erecting the heart of this custom home - its Douglas Fir timber frame.Our team specializes in blending traditional timber frame construction with modern Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) technology, creating energy-efficient, beautiful homes built to last. The rich red hues of the Douglas Fir timbers add warmth and character from day one.Follow our progress as we complete a timber frame and SIP shell in four days over three episodes. Interested in a custom retirement home that combines timeless craftsmanship with cutting-edge efficiency? Check out Shelter Design Build here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
SIP wall and roof installation on a 24’ x 36’ timber frame. #timberframe #maine Shelter Institute 2024-08-02 | ...
How to cut a timber frame tenon - Using a circular saw - Pt. 3 Shelter Institute 2024-07-20 | We use a half dovetail through tenon in almost every one of our designs, including the 24' x 24' design and cut sheet that is included with the Purely Post & Beam online course. This video goes over how to rough out and refine a tenon using a circular saw to make the rough out process much faster. We then go over the refining process by hand, like we do with all of our timber frames. This is a snippet from our Purely Post & Beam online course. Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Heating up your slick in the summer sun improves sharpness-it’s science. Shelter Institute 2024-07-17 | ...
How to cut a timber frame tenon - Rough out & refine by hand - Pt. 2 Shelter Institute 2024-07-06 | We use a half dovetail through tenon in almost every one of our designs, including the 24' x 24' design and cut sheet that is included with the Purely Post & Beam online course. This video goes over how to rough out and refine a tenon by hand. This is a snippet from our Purely Post & Beam online course. Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
How do you predict the way in which a timber will move as it dries? Shelter Institute 2024-07-03 | ...
Staircase landing installation for an office walkway with concealed hangers. #woodworking Shelter Institute 2024-06-26 | ...
How to cut a timber frame tenon - Layout - Pt. 1 Shelter Institute 2024-06-22 | We use a half dovetail through tenon in almost every one of our designs, including the 24' x 24' design and cut sheet that is included with the Purely Post & Beam online course. This video goes over our layout and scoring process that we utilize on every piece of joinery. From careful measurement to scoring all joinery before cutting, this is the same method we have used to cut frames for 50 years. This is a snippet from our full Purely Post & Beam course. Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Matt & Nick took our Purely Post & Beam timber framing course & built the barn they got married in! Shelter Institute 2024-06-21 | ...
Crosscut vs rip cut saws: Understanding the difference Shelter Institute 2024-06-08 | Having the proper tool for the job is essential for excellent woodworking. In this video Gaius discusses the difference between a cross cut and rip cut, the saws that make each cut and why they work well for their given cutting direction.Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Timber framing students from our Purely Post & Beam course discuss their experience. #timberframe Shelter Institute 2024-06-05 | ...
Why do you incorporate steel into some of your timber frame designs and build? Shelter Institute 2024-05-22 | ...
Inside a MidCoast Maine timber frame home and barn | Shelter Design Build Shelter Institute 2024-05-18 | This video takes a look inside an (almost)complete, high efficiency, timber frame house and barn in MidCoast Maine. We completed our timber frame/SIP package for this client last year and we stopped by recently to see the (almost)finished product. You can check out the full build series of this frame/SIP package on our channel.General Contractors:MCG Construction: mcgconstruction2007@gmail.comPhillips & Sons Carpentry LLC: kphillips622@yahoo.comInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Building a timber frame on an island in Maine Shelter Institute 2024-05-04 | Builds like this really make you fall in love with your state again. On this build we finish a barn timber frame on a spectacular piece of Maine coastal property that we will be building the main residence on soon.Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Our favorite sharpening kit Shelter Institute 2024-04-13 | In this video Blueberry goes over our favorite sharpening system and everything that is included with it. This is the system our timber framing crew uses and the system we teach in our Purely Post & Beam course. If you're looking for an edge you'll find it here. Shelter Sharpening System: sheltertools.com/products/shelter-sharpening-system?_pos=1&_sid=97b5a2292&_ss=r&variant=37521890214038How to use the Shelter Sharpening System: youtu.be/Inay4DyiqdY?si=m2daPT5qeR1WJihaInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Mortise & Tenon: Learning to Timber Frame In Five Days Shelter Institute 2024-03-30 | Everybody has an urge to build. Doing so builds competence in all areas of life. This video highlights our Purely Post & Beam course in which students design, engineer, cut and raise a 24' x 24' timber frame over the course of 5 days. Sign up for our in-person courses here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Building a reusable barn for L.L. Bean Shelter Institute 2024-03-16 | In this video we build a timber frame barn that is designed to be taken down and rebuilt in a year. We use incredible new building material paired with time tested building methods and get it done in four days.EDURA Building Systems: edurabuildingsystem.comJames & Whitney Co.: jameswhitneyco.comWicked Joe Coffee(Its wicked good): wickedjoe.comInterested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Timber frame greenhouse & barn tour Shelter Institute 2024-03-02 | Matt & Nick are graduates of our in-person Purely Post & Beam course and built their own timber frame green house/barn. We are constantly in awe at the amazing things our graduates go on to accomplish in their lives!Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Essential Japanese Pull Saw Shelter Institute 2024-02-17 | Silky F180 Folding Saw: sheltertools.com/products/silky-f180-folding-saw-course-or-fine-tooth?_pos=1&_sid=721bafc67&_ss=r&variant=31590343966860Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Douglas fir king post truss assembly for a timber frame covered porch. #construction #timberframe Shelter Institute 2024-02-09 | ...
Timber frame barn tour: 5 story barn Shelter Institute 2024-01-27 | Gaius gives a tour of his 5 story barn that he built largely by himself and talks about the beauty of designing and building a barn and some of the challenges that can arise. Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Thermal bridging explained Shelter Institute 2024-01-24 | While there are many ways in which your home may be losing heat, thermal bridging might be a contributing factor. See the full video on our channel.
How your house is losing heat: thermal bridging explained Shelter Institute 2024-01-20 | In this video we talk about one major form of heat loss in most homes, thermal bridging. We go over what it is, how to tell if you have it and how to prevent it while building. Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
One of our favorite timber framing joints Shelter Institute 2024-01-15 | This video is a snippet from new material we added to our online timber framing course. Anytime we add new material it is free for those who are already enrolled. Find our courses at the link in our bio.
What Is a Timber Frame Scarf Joint And When To Use It Shelter Institute 2024-01-13 | A scarf joint is an invaluable component of timber framing for a variety of reasons. In this video we discuss one type, what it is, when to use it and when not to use it. This is an excerpt from our online timber framing course, Purely Post & Beam.Interested in learning how to timber frame? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/purely-post-beam-online-courseInterested in learning how to build with SIPs? Check out our online course here: sheltercourses.com/sip-construction-online-courseInterested in our in-person courses? Check out our schedule here: sheltercourses.com/in-person-coursesInterested in the tools we use to cut our frames? Check out Shelter Tools here: sheltertools.comInterested in working with use to build your dream timber frame? Check our custom design build firm here: shelterinstitute.com/custom-timber-framesOur Instagram: instagram.com/shelterinstituteOur Facebook: facebook.com/shelterbuildFor Sponsorship Inquiries or Questions:clayton@shelterinstitute.com
Our brand new space to teach timber framing and building sciences Shelter Institute 2024-01-11 | This is a snippet from our first episode of the Shelter Show in which we show whats going on at Shelter Institute, behind the scenes.
