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1The Big Viking Wood Puzzle
How Vikings invented timber framing—with no nails, just stubbornness, mead, and the mighty mortise-and-tenon.
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Jun 8, 20267min
02026: The Year Timber Construction Becomes Mainstream — Yes, Really
Timber construction is no longer just for cabins, eco-retreats, and people who own too many chisels. In 2026, wood is moving into cities, policies, insurance reports, factories, and serious construction pipelines. Here’s why timber may finally be crossing from niche to normal.
Dec 16, 20258min
0Festool’s Hidden Gem: The Domino XL DF 700 for Timber Frame Bracing — Yes, Really
The Domino XL (DF 700) isn’t a replacement for traditional mortise-and-tenon—but it is a surprisingly useful “plan B” for temporary bracing, non-structural timber details, and repair work. Here’s where it shines, where it doesn’t, and how to use it without upsetting the timber gods.
Dec 12, 20256min
0Mallets, Adzes, and Marking Knives: The Quiet Power Tools You’re Underestimating
Power tools scream, but traditional hand tools whisper—and still deliver joinery accuracy down to fractions of a millimeter. Meet the mallet, adze, and marking knife: three timeless tools that shape timber with precision, control, and zero battery anxiety.
Dec 12, 20258min
0DeWalt, Makita, or Milwaukee? The 2025 Timber Framer’s Power Tool Trifecta — Decoded
Choosing between DeWalt, Makita, and Milwaukee in 2025 isn’t about brand loyalty—it’s about torque, battery ecosystems, durability, and how each tool performs in real timber framing conditions. Here’s the honest breakdown.
Dec 12, 20259min
0Makita’s Secret Weapon: Why Their 18V Ecosystem Is the Smart Choice for Startups (and Budget-Conscious Pros)
One battery, 200+ tools, zero chaos. Here’s why Makita’s 18V LXT ecosystem is the smartest path for startups, small workshops, and builders who want pro performance without breaking the bank.
Dec 11, 202510min
0Dust Ain’t Just Dirt—It’s a Liability: Why Your Dust Collection System Is Non-Negotiable (and What’s New in 2025)
Dust isn’t just mess—it’s a health hazard, a machine killer, and a hidden liability. Here’s why modern dust collection systems in 2025 are smarter, quieter, safer, and absolutely essential for timber framing workshops of any size.
Dec 11, 20257min
0The “One Battery Platform” Rule: Why Mixing Brands Is a Startup’s Biggest (and Costliest) Mistake
Starting a workshop with three tool brands, five chargers, and seven incompatible batteries sounds harmless—until your drill clicks dead on a jobsite. Here’s why choosing one battery ecosystem saves time, money, and sanity.
Dec 9, 20256min
1How I Started Building a House and Ended Up Building Software.
The story of how a gold-flake-water-drinking architect's useless napkin sketch drove a DIYer to build his own browser-based timber frame design software from scratch.
Dec 9, 20254min
0Timber Titans: 2025’s Wooden Buildings With Big Personalities
Meet the nurturing mom, the gym-bro tower, and the anxious eco-city starring in 2025’s mass-timber soap opera.
Dec 9, 20257min
0From Historic Restoration to Contemporary Vision: 5 Wooden Structures That Shape the Future
Five extraordinary wooden projects prove that timber can preserve history, protect ruins, empower communities, and build the future—without losing its soul. Sven and Olaf approve.
Dec 9, 202510min
0The Perfect Tool Kit for a Timberframe-Style Pergola (Imperial + Metric)
Build a real timberframe-style pergola in one weekend using modern tools and hardware. This complete imperial + metric tool list covers layout, cutting, assembly, and finishing—no fantasy tools, only what actually works on site.
Nov 29, 20253min
0Small Cabins, Big Dreams – Why Timberframe Houses Under 100 m² Are Taking Over
Small cabins, lower costs, big comfort. Why compact timberframe houses are dominating 2025.
Nov 28, 20254min
0When Wood Meets Sunlight: Why Timber Frame + Solar Panels Is Becoming the Future of Sustainable Building
Timber frame construction combined with solar panels is rapidly becoming the global standard for sustainable architecture, blending natural materials with renewable energy.
Nov 8, 20255min
0Beyond the Barn: Global Timber Frame Trends 2025
Global timber frame trends for 2025—Japan to Scandinavia, curves, modern rustic, gardens, and biophilic design.
Oct 13, 20255min
2I Thought a Tape Measure Was Optional… Until My Shed Looked Like It Was Doing the Samba
A hilariously true tale of DIY timber framing gone wrong—and the tools that saved my shed (and my marriage).