Scribe Rule Method | This Old House

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Timber frame expert, Arron Sturgis, has signed on to help restore original parts of the Ipswich house. Today Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva help dismantle the ell and preserve as much of the original material as possible. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Along with Tom Silva, historic timber frame expert Arron Sturgis and his crew carefully dismantles the timber frame, identifying pieces that are structurally sound to rebuild the structure. Similar to the main house, the ell was constructed using the Scribe Rule method, meaning each piece has a specific match piece, so the timbers first had to be tagged for proper reassembly. Expert assistance: Preservation Timber Framing [https://www.preservationtimberframing.com/] Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew? Sign up for our free newsletter here: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/newsletters Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app About This Old House TV: This Old House is America’s first and most trusted home improvement show. Each season, we renovate two different historic homes—one step at a time—featuring quality craftsmanship and the latest in modern technology.

Published 2025-11-25 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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