Elevations for the Karawoods Dwelling, facing South and North
Toward a residence in Willard, WI, affectionately titled, “The Karawoods Dwelling”, we’ve selected rafters, beams, and even the white oak for the custom kitchen counter tops.
The "Hag Tree" standing in the woods, 150 years old.
To our left, an aging white oak, perhaps 150 years old. Our managed forest plan suggested we remove it, as it falls into the description of a “Hag Tree”– Useless for milling. Instead, we call it a Great Mother Tree, and will honor it in three different projects this Spring– custom fascia, slabs for custom counter tops, and perhaps a branching column or two.
Ben Hansen, of Hansen Diversified, works with us to respectfully remove trees from the forest.
We have a wonderful colleague and friend in Ben Hansen, who skillfully removes larger trees, and works with us when we mill, plane, and customize certain pieces.
I am sorry to say that no one ever yells, "TIMBER!" Sometimes I do just for fun.
Turns out, the wood is even more beautiful inside than we had hoped.
In addition to this Mother Tree, we’ve pulled out beams and rafters for the Kara Woods Dwelling, and are now washing and preparing to urethane.
Peeling a Rafter in oddly warm March weather.
Next on our agenda, selecting the structure’s columns and beams, and beginning to pre-fab the joinery for the timber frame. When we pour the foundation in mid-late April, we’ll then deliver the timber frame ready for immediate erection.
Rafters for Karawoods. Aspen and Bass Wood.