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Once all of the joinery is finished and checked and the timber passes inspection,
we apply the finishing touches. Richard is hand planning this timber to produce
a very smooth finished surface. Hand planning removes any surface imperfections
and brings the timber into final tolerances... it also produces a lot of shavings!
Hand finishing is usually done in the Layout
Barn where we have a lot of room to spread out. Each timber receives
the same treatment so there is a lot of hand work invested in each post, girt and
plate that leaves the shop.
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Richard takes a lot of care finishing all the timbers. Here is using a belt sander
to level out a stubborn area on a post. .
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Once he is satisfied that the work, he will apply Okene Danish Antique Oil Finish
to each timber. Okene is an excellent oil finish available from Pratt & Lambert
paint company and the finish we use is clear but you can see how it brings out the
natural beauty of the wood.
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Keith is working on the braces which will be used in the frame. Braces are produced
in Braceland which is located adjacent to the Layout
Barn. Keith is using a table planner to size the braces prior to cutting the tenons
on each end. We can produce a variety of braces to fit many different designs. Braces
are an art form in themselves and you can see different varieties in the homes in
our Galleries section.
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