Murray Timber Framing Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships

(206) 849-7164____(206) 770-6204 (fax)

Murray Timber Framing offers apprenticeships to those who want to invest their time and energy in learning the skills necessary to be a timber framer. Apprenticeships operate on an 8 hour work day with personalized instruction at a level appropriate to the student.

 

Attendance at a one week Murray Timber Framing workshop is a requirement prior to applying for an apprenticeship.

 

Cost for an apprenticeship is $700.00 per month (one month minimum).

 

Apprentice will have required tools (see list below) on first day.

 

Apprenticeships are intended to last from one month to three months (possibly longer).

 

Either party may end the apprenticeship at any time.

 

Space is limited. Call for availability.

The Agreement:

Murray timber will provide: Hands-on work and instruction in the skills of the timber frame joiner at a level appropriate for the apprentice. Apprentice will provide: Focused participation

 

Tools:

Tools listed below are a minimum requirement.

• 1 1/2" framing chisel
• mallet
• tape measure
• framing square (24"x18")
• combination square
• utility knife
• carpenter's pencil
• tool belt

Curriculum:

Instruction given and topics covered as appropriate for individual apprentice.

Use and care of basic timber frame hand power tools

Sharpening and care of hand tools

Basic timber frame joinery

Basic layout skills

Trial assembly techniques

Frame mechanics

Raising and rigging

Joint design

Frame design

Compound joinery; layout and cutting

Compound joinery geometry development

Edge rule theory and layout techniques

Square rule theory and layout techniques

Scribe rule theory and layout techniques

Misc.:

Housing, in the form of group living, may be available to apprentices. Call for cost and availability.

Some may wish to go on to work as professional joiners.

Murray Timber will be happy to give references for employment where warranted based on performance.