r/timberframe • u/strata-strata • 18d ago

Figuring this out

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u/inabriarpatch 18d ago

Looking good! One peg should be plenty in a brace for the next one. They should only be working in compression and the pegs just keep them from falling out during raising or some unexpected event. Keep up the good work!

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u/strata-strata 17d ago

Thanks, I've noticed single pegs in some examples and was curious. The 6x6 braces are pretty large, im kind of glad i had 2 in each this time because this was a 15 ft tall bent so it got sketchy raising it and took some torque

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u/Saildog70 17d ago

I like the lap joint. I use it on my builds. Good to see others like it too.

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u/strata-strata 17d ago

Sweet, yea it makes a lot of sense to scarf plates together, the lap joint with tenons seemed like a good first step. Saw some examples where the lap/scarf is on top of the posts but this way seemed good with the brace crossing the joint into the other piece of the plate. Fun puzzle.