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Timber Frame Sawhorse Online Course

New to timber framing or woodworking? Want a fun weekend project? In this course you will cut and build a timber frame sawhorse using just 2 (or 4 for a set), 6x6x10 wooden beams.

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What You Get

Course Details

Get 2+ hours of recorded videos, PDF design and cut sheets, 10% off tools at Shelter Tools for life, and learn at your own pace!

  • We cover marking, scoring, hand sawing, cutting and refining all of your joinery
  • Start woodworking today with a useful and good-looking set of sawhorses
  • Lifetime access to all course materials and future updates
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Tools You Will Need

Here are the basic hand tools recommended to complete this course. Click below to shop for quality tools that last.

Hand Saw

For precision cuts

Chisels

For joinery work

Marking Tools

Knives and gauges

Mallets

For assembly

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Simple Options

Simple Pricing Options

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Full Course

Complete access to all materials

$297 One-time payment
  • 2+ hours of video content
  • PDF design & cut sheets
  • 10% off tools for life
  • Lifetime access
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3 easy monthly payments

$99 x3 monthly payments
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Try Before You Buy

Want a Free Sample?

Try Our Free Mini Course! We picked 1.5+ hours of content from our Timber Framing Online Courses and made this free sampler.

It walks you through cutting a Thru Tenon (a key part of timber frame joinery!) and the basics of putting together a SIP panel wall.

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A beautiful timber frame project showing intricate joinery work with exposed mortise and tenon joints in warm natural wood tones
Common Question

Can You Really Learn Timber Framing Online?

For those who can travel to Maine, our in-person class is the best way to learn. But we know not everyone can take a week off to come to our school.

We truly believe this online course is the next best thing - and YES, you can really learn timber framing this way! We put all the content from our in-person class into easy-to-follow videos.

Watch the whole course first before starting your project. Then use it as a guide as you practice and build your own timber frame!

Student Success

What Past Students Say

Read reviews from people who took this course

"The step-by-step videos made everything so clear. I went from complete beginner to building my own sawhorses in one weekend!"

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Michael R.

Homewood, IL

"I was skeptical about learning online, but the detailed cut sheets and video guides made it easy. Now I use my sawhorses every day."

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Sarah T.

Portland, OR

"The free sample course hooked me. After seeing the quality, I had to get the full course. Best investment for my workshop!"

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David K.

Austin, TX

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Flexible Payment

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You can buy the course with a payment plan! Split your payment into 3 monthly chunks.

Payment 1 $99 today
Payment 2 $99 in 30 days
Payment 3 $99 in 60 days
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Course Content

What You Will Learn

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  • • Understanding timber frame history
  • • Tools overview and setup
  • • Safety fundamentals
  • • Wood selection basics
  • • Reading cut sheets
  • • Marking techniques
  • • Square and level checks
  • • Layout for sawhorses
  • • Proper grip and stance
  • • Following your lines
  • • Cutting tenons
  • • Finishing cuts precisely
  • • Dry fitting pieces
  • • Refining joints
  • • Assembly techniques
  • • Final adjustments
  • • Thru Tenon technique
  • • SIP panel wall basics
  • • 1.5+ hours of bonus material
  • • Next steps for your journey
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