Start small, learn the fundamentals. Our Timber Framing Weekender Kit is the bare minimum needed to cut traditional timber frame joinery. This streamlined set is perfect for tackling a weekend project and getting your hands on real timber framing techniques without a major tool investment. Each tool was selected for its excellent quality.

Kit Contents:

• Swanson 12-in Combination Square
• Stanley 24-in Framing Square
• Wood Is Good 20 oz Mallet
• MHG Carpenter Chisel 35mm
• Wood Owl Ultra Smooth Tri-Cut Auger Bit (18-in x 1/2-in)
• Shelter Tools Lutz 25 ft Tape Measure
• Lutz 357 Utility Knife
• Carpenter Pencils
• Z-Saw Kataba Universal Hand Saw 300mm

This kit pairs well with Shelter Courses smaller timber frame project courses—sawhorses, mailboxes, and other entry-level builds that teach core layout and joinery skills. With two a square for marking, a quality chisel, and a reliable Japanese saw, you have what you need to complete your first project and decide if timber framing is for you.

Note: For our full Purely Post & Beam online course, we recommend the Timber Frame Starter Kit or above for a more complete tool set.

Features & Benefits:

• Essential tools only—no extras, no guesswork
• Ideal for weekend timber frame projects 
• Perfect companion to Shelter Courses project classes

The simplest way to start. Long lasting tools for projects you'll be proud of for years to come.