Hand Hewn: The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing

by Jack A. Sobon

Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance, resilience, and the warmth of the wood. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers a fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home, with profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1635860008
• ISBN13: 9781635860009
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.3" x 11.6"