Hi, I just want to say that I'm really enjoying your videos. You have some great insight, so thank you for sharing. I've fairly recently been getting into traditional Timber Framing and have been looking at getting various tools you've referenced in other videos. I wondered if you had any rationale behind the dimensions of your timber, is this driven by local code? I'm based in the UK where there is a real lack of guidance on traditional framed building timber strength requirements (without seeking a structural engineer). I wondered if your buildings scaled up/ down from Jack Sobons book? Also with regards to your Makita chain morticers, I've seen the 7100 available for as low as £300 compared to the 7104 which is £750 (both pre owned). The 7104 is £1500 new here so very tempted to get the 7100 as an initial tool. Fyi it's about £1 to $1.20 so you can see the 7104 is costly! Best regards and keep up the good work
@@Michael-mh5pu It is tough to answer. The 7100b typically goes for 400-500 on ebay shipped. The 7104 I see typically for 900+. I got a deal on mine is why I picked it up. I'd go for whatever is in your budget. The 7104 is faster since you can do multiple cuts from one position but either will save you a lot of time over by hand. If you have the money I would look at a swisspro. If you call them they regularly have refurbished ones in but those are around 2,000 american. I nearly pulled the trigger on the swiss pro but decided not to and saved the cash for use elsewhere.
Hi, I just want to say that I'm really enjoying your videos. You have some great insight, so thank you for sharing.
I've fairly recently been getting into traditional Timber Framing and have been looking at getting various tools you've referenced in other videos.
I wondered if you had any rationale behind the dimensions of your timber, is this driven by local code?
I'm based in the UK where there is a real lack of guidance on traditional framed building timber strength requirements (without seeking a structural engineer). I wondered if your buildings scaled up/ down from Jack Sobons book?
Also with regards to your Makita chain morticers, I've seen the 7100 available for as low as £300 compared to the 7104 which is £750 (both pre owned). The 7104 is £1500 new here so very tempted to get the 7100 as an initial tool. Fyi it's about £1 to $1.20 so you can see the 7104 is costly!
Best regards and keep up the good work
Thanks. I'm glad to help and glad the videos are helpful. If there is something you have a question about or would find helpful let me know.
@@peanut_knife_works8417 thanks for the reply. I just wondered how you felt about the Makita morticers given the price difference? Regards. Michael
@@Michael-mh5pu It is tough to answer. The 7100b typically goes for 400-500 on ebay shipped. The 7104 I see typically for 900+. I got a deal on mine is why I picked it up. I'd go for whatever is in your budget. The 7104 is faster since you can do multiple cuts from one position but either will save you a lot of time over by hand.
If you have the money I would look at a swisspro. If you call them they regularly have refurbished ones in but those are around 2,000 american. I nearly pulled the trigger on the swiss pro but decided not to and saved the cash for use elsewhere.