I'm adding the final 4 braces to the remaining two rafters. I'm scribing them in situ. Should be all set up by the end of tommorow. Afterwards it's just building the deck railing and reinstalling deck stairs. One of the rafters was pretty twisted. I'm gonna live with it for now, if it does anything other than add character i'm replacing it.
Almost done!!!
My day job, family and the weather caused signifigant delays, but I finally got the bents up. I have a nice stretch of sunny skies to finish staining the rafters. Scary part is over... It all fits and is square and plumb.
Got a few more joints cut today. First bent complete.
Question for the vets. Do I drawbore the tennons when I'm raising or while I'm drylaying it out? I forget.
This is my own house.
I was exposed to timberframing in my 20s. I cut joints and helped build on site. This my first foray in designing and laying out. It's a pergola made from 6x6 cedar with 2x6 rafters and knee braces.
It's much more challenging having the full weight of responsibility for all the things. I'm glad I'm in my 40s now or I wouldn't have the patience. It's coming along nicely!! I'll keep posting as I go.