We sourced some green oak from just over the border in Essex, then we built an octagonal frame.
The joints in the frame are held together with tapered oak pegs. As the peg is knocked in, it draws the joints ever more tightly together. Below you can see a diagonal brace with the peg ready to be knocked.
As the frame dries, it will change from a blond colour to a silvery-grey. Oak frames are extremely durable and resist rot because of the wood's high tannin content.
Monday 25 May 2009
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