Veteran woodworker Sam Maloof inserts the final peg in a new Timber Frame created by Palomar College Students.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Adjunct timber frame instructors Dave Carlon, left, and Will Beemer plan details prior to raising the first section of the Palomar College "Saw Mill" timber Frame project.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

A model of the Palomar College "Saw Mill" timber frame sits on 10,000 board feet of Douglas Fir lumber. Thirty-eight students hand cut 550 joints and raised the structure in 12 days.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Palomar College timber frame students install the last rafters on the "Saw Mill" project.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Palomar College timber frame students seat a rafter on the north side of the "Saw Mill" project.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Palomar College timber frame student Ann Holston pares a tenon, one of 550 hand cut joints, to final dimension.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Center purlin plate assembly is raised and secured.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Parts of the center purlin plate assembly are staged on saw horses in preparation for raising.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

A level placed 30 feet above ground displays the accuracy and craftsmanship achieved during the raising of the Palomar College "Saw Mill" timber frame project.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Palomar College adjunct timber frame instructor Dave Carlon, who flew from Massachusetts to teach the course, gives a demonstration on cutting a scarf joint.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Executive Director Timber Framers Guild of North America and Palomar College adjunct instructor Will Beemer, center, talks to the class about the day's work. Beemer flew from his Massachusetts home to teach the class.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

A scarf joint is fitted together during the raising of the Palomar College "Saw Mill" timber frame project.

(Michael Poche, 2000)

Timber Frame student Lance Barry, operating forklift, delivers roof rafters to be installed during the raising of the Palomar College "Saw Mill" project.

(Michael Poche, 2000)