Erecting the structure

Once the various trusses are ready, they can be lifted into place. During this erecting process, the trusses are placed upright and connected to each other. The larger the truss, the harder the hoisting becomes and the more muscle power is required. Sheer legs can be used to lift the heavy trusses and connecting beams. Block and tackle pulleys can also provide assistance.


A sledgehammer is used to put the various parts in place and to close the timber joints. Ropes or modern tension straps are used to pull parts together and temporarily secure them. A lifting jack or another type of lifting device is also used, especially when repairing half-timbered structures.

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Video: Erecting the Winnowing barn

Sheer legs at the Tommenmolen

Toognagels

De houtverbindingen kunnen eerst met toogijzers samengetrokken worden en daarna door toognagels vervangen of onmiddellijk met toognagels zelf.

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Een toognagel snijden met een trekmes

Gat boren voor toognagel tijdens Stage vakwerk

Gesneden toognagels op snijpaard

Toognagel in schuine liplas