Scribing and plumbing timber frame pavillion posts.

This video details the process of scribing multiple timber posts to a stone plinth foundation, then aquiring a zero reference for the layout of joinery. Very useful techniques permitting the placement of a timber frame over uneven ground anywhere you need without any dirt movement or other hassles.

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[dmanz]

Using the bucket of water with a clear tube as a level was ground breaking to me, id never thought of it but as soon as i saw you doing it i immediately knew what was happening, it blew my mind.

I'm going to be using that from now on, incredibly useful

[jenkins]

The timbers seemingly melt into the rock. The water level method is timeless. Excellent

[MasonLowery]

The person who delivered my Vermont Shed and I were talking as we unloaded the lumber, and it seemed like we had nothing in common, until we started talking about how we were going to treat our various wood structure projects at our homes. We accidentally started talking about the techniques we learned from you. Really sweet moment. Thank you.

[calcustom]

I can't express how satisfying it was to watch those seams disappear

[willenfinger]

Using the bucket to find the same height on every post is one of the smartest things ive ever seen. Love watching and learning things i never would have thought of!

[horatiohornblower]

Mr Chickadee defies gravity. Brilliant! Watching this makes me completely zen.

[ravenhillrestoration]

I love how the posts stand still, motionless and level, just like the earth

[dejavuwampas]

Mr C, you never cease to amaze me with your skills. That is some damn fine craftsmanship, scribing posts so well that they stand up plumb, by themselves. Seriously outstanding.

[thomaslinder]

I inherited my 3xgreat grandfather's broadaxe, 2"chisel, some planes, drawknife etc couple years back. All emaculate condition- the bevel from his last sharpening.
Was blown away and knew that I would use them to build. They just struck me as ready to do work again.
Bought land winter before last. Hewed beams all last summer. had a cut'n fill done. Been practicing, collecting and learning tools. This summer, I build my first building. So exited, frequent your channel

[leifhietala]

Just got done ferrying a truck home over 700 miles. What's waiting for me: NOT TRAFFIC. NOT A CLATTERY BANGING COLLECTION OF METAL. The sibilant hiss of a sharp blade through well seasoned timber.

Mr. Chickadee is a welcome home I can really enjoy.

[Jpotter]

No wind makes a good time to do this job. Great skills there, thanks and the camera operator as well.

[leehenry]

Your videos not only demonstrate master woodworking but art as well. Beautiful work.

[Northpostforge]

Im pretty sure my life has just changed after seeing that bucket trick. Not sure how much ill use that in my life but still... life changed haha. Thank you for the amazing videos you put up here. Truly an inspiration. Semper fi!

[dylanwilliams]

Hey Mr. Chickadee, just wanted to say I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and I love your woodworking video. Amazing craftsmanship.

[cafecybernz]

Extraordinary! "Your patience, focus and attention to detail" and the quality of your video editing make you the My Mechanics of barn building 🙂

[rehoboth_farm]

Your patience, focus and attention to detail never ceases to amaze me. You must have been one hell of a marine. Thank you so much for sharing what you do with the world.

[KyleCotton]

From 1 Kentucky outdoorsman to the next, you completely blow me away with every video! I wish I had half the knowledge and skills you have!!!

[jonboy]

Wow! I’m also glad the wind didn’t pick up!

[NGCaptainM]

I've always loved the string line scribing tool as an ingeniously simple tool I didn't know existed but I think the water level takes the cake. Thanks for another soothing video!

[olddawgdreaming]

Fantastic job Josh, you teach more by sight than most folks can straight out of a manual. Stay safe and keep up the fascinating work you do. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred