Collin Beggs 10/6/23 Collin Beggs 10/6/23

Dear Future Journeyman: Embracing the Craftsmanship Legacy

Explore the timeless art of craftsmanship and the enduring legacy it leaves behind in this article 'Dear Future Journeyman.' Discover the secrets to embracing this age-old tradition and how it can shape your own journey.

Collin Beggs 6/6/23 Collin Beggs 6/6/23

Sharing the Craft of Timber-Framing: A Journey of Cultural Exchange and Local Contribution

Craft has healed many of my own generational wounds and brought me back to spirit. We all need it, whether we know it or not. In the absence of hand-made things, our culture is lost. Just as connecting with our food brings greater meaning to our lives, so connecting with the people who make everyday items brings meaning to the things we use in day to day life.

Collin Beggs 8/14/14 Collin Beggs 8/14/14

The best way to make a curved knee brace

When I'm making curved knee braces for our frames, rather than cut curves out of straight material, I procure trees that have grown with curves already in them. This means, first of all, that there is no short grain runout, which makes the brace stronger, and secondly it means that each knee brace is bespoke — original; beautiful.

Collin Beggs 7/24/14 Collin Beggs 7/24/14

Shelter from the storm

A home is your sanctuary and your protection from the natural elements. Sometimes those elements dish out more than is expected. Last night, Sandpoint, Idaho, and its surrounding areas suffered wind storms that knocked out electricity and damaged many homes, primarily due to trees falling on them.