Hi Sophie. Did you coach screw/bolt those tie beam tenon joints, or use wedges, or other fixings? And what sort of joints/fixings were used for the braces? The French snap looks like a lot of fun, I must give it a try! Cheers, Gary
Hi Gary, I did not use any screws or bolts. The tie beams had a wedge that locks the half-dovetail into the corner posts. And then I pinned the joint with a wooden peg (and drawbore). Hope that helps give a better picture. And yes! The French snap is quite fun--a bit scary the first time because there's an element of disbelief the technique will actually work, but it does!
Hi Sophie. Did you coach screw/bolt those tie beam tenon joints, or use wedges, or other fixings? And what sort of joints/fixings were used for the braces? The French snap looks like a lot of fun, I must give it a try! Cheers, Gary
Hi Gary, I did not use any screws or bolts. The tie beams had a wedge that locks the half-dovetail into the corner posts. And then I pinned the joint with a wooden peg (and drawbore). Hope that helps give a better picture. And yes! The French snap is quite fun--a bit scary the first time because there's an element of disbelief the technique will actually work, but it does!