Tools for timber framing

[junkman]

What do i need to cut square holes into beams that will make a nice square hole ? Like the old timers used to do ,working with 6x12 sized timbers ,am thinking maybe join the beams together and dowl them if it is not too time consuming .

 

[exSW]

Quality chisels.

 

[huskihl]

Might be able to drill a hole, or series of holes, and finish with a sharp wood chisel

 

[jb-chainsaws]

I've seen Chain trencher attachments before now for a saw that bolt onto it and allow you to plunge cut your mortise

 

[Philbert]

All of the above. Search 'timber frame tools'. Usually large diameter augers, wide chisels, and corner chisels.

Also chain mortisers:
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&k...9jbd8ebbqv_b&gclid=CKLjv8a1udQCFQcHaQodbPMD0w

Philbert

 

[Trevj1]

Chain mortiser if you have money but not time to spend. figure 1700 for the mortiser, another 350 or so each for the chains.

Brace and bit or a tee-handle auger, some decent mortising chisels and a mallet, if you got time and energy to spend. The price of a Mortiser covers a LOT of decent quality chisels!

If you want not too time consuming, look hard at the steel brackets that are sold for timber framing without too much joinery required.