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Timber Framing - slightly OT

8 years ago

DB has a timber framing company and a passion for photography, and for the past 2 years has been using drones to film his projects. The combination is so much fun to watch, hope you enjoy!

https://vimeo.com/132438810

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Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
Wow! No acrophobia allowed to work on that job!
missymoo12
8 years ago
That is so cool! Of course it is a beautiful project - Wow! But using the drone camera that was great. My DH just mentioned he thought getting a drone would be fun.
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The advantages of having kids and grandkids! Well, well trained ones, if you can get them! Even a SO will do in a pinch! If I had lived there, I probably would have been able to finish everything the morning after the party. Also, I spent quite a bit of time the next day dealing with an issue that came up with my elderly father, whom I am quasi caring for at yet another place. How I long for the stability of one home and one town that I live in rather than endless packing and being on the road. I can say from my perspective, one of the reasons china and other dishes that need to be carefully washed and stored are not popular now days is because folks are so busy, many working two jobs and trying to care for children and/or elderly parents and also many folks single and not living near friends or family, also moving around a lot to follow work or on the road commuting long distances, so just not having the extra time or energy. I know folks worked a lot in the past, but the constant moving I think has always been an impediment to having lots of nice, fragile things, as well as having the time to entertain. Back when mom entertained a lot, she was not working, she stayed home and enjoyed doing those kinds of things. But still, yes it was fun while it lasted, lots of fun and I so wish that kind of experience was more available to me. It used to be when I just worked full time one job and lived and worked in one place, I used to have dinner parties quite often, as some old timers on here will remember.
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3katz4me
8 years ago
Very cool - we just bought a timber frame home this year so interesting to see how it's done.
Lyban zone 4
8 years ago
That was fun to watch. What beautiful work your brothers company does.
OutsidePlaying
8 years ago
That was very interesting to watch. Great work!
User
8 years ago
Nice to see safety harnesses on them, too.
nhbaskets
8 years ago
I'm amazed there were only 4 workers, plus the crane operator, involved. Such a treat to see this process from all the wonderful perspectives the drone can provide. Thanks for sharing!
User
8 years ago
Wonderful! I loved seeing this! And wow - what a home!
gardener123
8 years ago
So cool—your DB is really talented! Thanks for sharing this!
oldbat2be
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I'm so glad you all enjoyed this. I haven't asked DB about the location but it sure looks like my favorite part of NC. Being way too far away, the vista and mountains just suck me in every time I watch and make me smile (and sigh).

Annie - so true. Not a job for me.

missymoo12 - thanks, the project is spectacular, no? I bought DH a drone Christmas before last (because DB had one) but went the cheap route (under $200). Our videos are very short, choppy and silent. The drone ended up in a tall tree next to the bedroom window of DD's best friend - you can imagine the commentary. Still - it's pretty thrilling to see what you've never seen before - new views of your home from different angles. In our case, we had to take the chip out of the drone and plug into the computer to view - no instant wireless satisfaction. (And when the drone is stuck, good bye pictures). Hope your DH ends up getting one, please reply back with model and experience.

gibby2015 - Glad you liked. I am a huge fan of timber frame homes. I feel like any one who builds one is adding beauty and value to the world. I'd love to see pictures of your home, if you're interested in sharing...?

Lyban - thanks:) We are all very proud. If you're remotely interested in seeing what the largest horse barn in America looks like, please feel free to look here:

https://vimeo.com/116163708

Outsideplaying - glad you liked!

lazy-gardens - Definitely. Something for us all to remember and insist on.

nhbaskets - I hadn't noticed that. I remember from the credits that another company did the building. Glad you like, can only think of the kitchen you'd design in this sort of a space:)

auntjen - Thanks!! So what I've been wondering - and will ask - what is this gorgeous timber frame for? Guesthouse? Garage?

gardener123 - You made me smile - thanks. We are all rather amazed at seeing all he does and when we're allowed, love seeing finished projects/ projects being built. The videos are great fun to watch but are a huge time drain/learning curve on his part. Not his day job but certainly the bleeding edge of technology...:)
localeater
8 years ago
Wow. I love my timber frame post and beam so much more now! Thanks for sharing.

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