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Someone on another wood fired forum has pointed me in this direction to get further ideas etc, and it's nice to see a few familiar names on here.
In truth I don't have time for this project, and it certainly wasn't on my 'to do' this year list, but life is way too short and I want to do something that I and others will get plenty of enjoyment from.
First the history lesson.
My interest in doing this project started many years ago whilst on hols in Belgium (don't laugh) This little frame was in the garden of the house that we rented, and it was also the frame which got me started in oak buildings as I thought that I could do better, so did.
In many ways I still prefer this frame to anything that I have done, simply because it is so rustic and simple. Something that I'd love to be able to do, but can't as my brain has a massive conflict of interest when it comes to 'just function' over neatness. Sadly I'm too clinical in approach when it comes to my own builds, and this is a trait in me that I don't like.
I also loved the simple brick BBQ built to the side in the above photo, which will be on my next list of projects. On the same holiday but different location, I spotted this bread oven was hooked!
Onto my build.. This is the location for the oven, but initially I kept re thinking the actual oven position as the oak frame faces North West and cops any bad weather. It's also freezing to sit out in during the winter months.
Although I already had the sizes in my head for the proposed project, I decided that just for once that I would draw it up. I'm not overly keen on the imposing look of many bases, and being an oak framer by trade, I decided to try and come up with a different design for the base. It won't be without it's draw backs, but what's life without a challenge.
The footprint size of the frame is 72" x 72" (1,800mm x 1,800mm) and the measurement from ground level to top plate is also 72" (1,800mm).
The roof shall be a 42.5 degree pitch with full hip ends to match the existing gazeboo and shall be finished with reclaimed clay nib tiles to match.
Post section size is 8" x8" (200mm x 200mm )tapering down to 5" x5"(125mm x 125mm). The base horizontals are also 8"x8" (200mm x 200mm) and the top plates are 5"x5" (125mm x 125mm). Knee bracing is 5"x3" (125mm x 75mm) bolted on for ease and quickness. The top plates are to be secured with a 16mm stainless rod, which again is being constructed like this for ease and quickness.
In truth I don't have time for this project, and it certainly wasn't on my 'to do' this year list, but life is way too short and I want to do something that I and others will get plenty of enjoyment from.
First the history lesson.
My interest in doing this project started many years ago whilst on hols in Belgium (don't laugh) This little frame was in the garden of the house that we rented, and it was also the frame which got me started in oak buildings as I thought that I could do better, so did.
In many ways I still prefer this frame to anything that I have done, simply because it is so rustic and simple. Something that I'd love to be able to do, but can't as my brain has a massive conflict of interest when it comes to 'just function' over neatness. Sadly I'm too clinical in approach when it comes to my own builds, and this is a trait in me that I don't like.
I also loved the simple brick BBQ built to the side in the above photo, which will be on my next list of projects. On the same holiday but different location, I spotted this bread oven was hooked!
Onto my build.. This is the location for the oven, but initially I kept re thinking the actual oven position as the oak frame faces North West and cops any bad weather. It's also freezing to sit out in during the winter months.
Although I already had the sizes in my head for the proposed project, I decided that just for once that I would draw it up. I'm not overly keen on the imposing look of many bases, and being an oak framer by trade, I decided to try and come up with a different design for the base. It won't be without it's draw backs, but what's life without a challenge.
The footprint size of the frame is 72" x 72" (1,800mm x 1,800mm) and the measurement from ground level to top plate is also 72" (1,800mm).
The roof shall be a 42.5 degree pitch with full hip ends to match the existing gazeboo and shall be finished with reclaimed clay nib tiles to match.
Post section size is 8" x8" (200mm x 200mm )tapering down to 5" x5"(125mm x 125mm). The base horizontals are also 8"x8" (200mm x 200mm) and the top plates are 5"x5" (125mm x 125mm). Knee bracing is 5"x3" (125mm x 75mm) bolted on for ease and quickness. The top plates are to be secured with a 16mm stainless rod, which again is being constructed like this for ease and quickness.
. Others have done similar though. So, I am looking forward to following your build.
Usually once I get in the van and leave site, that is it. 
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