The Shelter Institute Timber Frame Weekender Kit includes a chisel, rulers, mallet, hand saw, auger bit, square, marking knife, and sharpening tool—perfect for entry-level timber framing and joinery—all displayed on a white background.

Timber Frame Weekender Kit

$299.99 USD /
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Start small, learn the fundamentals. Our Timber Framing Weekender Kit is the bare minimum needed to cut traditional timber frame joinery. This streamlined set is perfect for tackling a weekend project and getting your hands on real timber framing techniques without a major tool investment. Each tool was selected for its excellent quality.

Kit Contents:

  • Swanson 12-in Combination Square
  • Stanley 24-in Framing Square
  • Wood Is Good 20 oz Mallet
  • MHG Carpenter Chisel 24mm
  • Wood Owl Ultra Smooth Tri-Cut Auger Bit (18-in x 3/4-in)
  • Shelter Tools Lutz 25 ft Tape Measure
  • Lutz 357 Utility Knife
  • Carpenter Pencils
  • Z-Saw Kataba Universal Hand Saw 300mm

This kit pairs well with Shelter Courses smaller timber frame project courses—sawhorses, mailboxes, and other entry-level builds that teach core layout and joinery skills. With two a square for marking, a quality chisel, and a reliable Japanese saw, you have what you need to complete your first project and decide if timber framing is for you.

Note: For our full Purely Post & Beam online course, we recommend the Timber Frame Starter Kit or above for a more complete tool set.

Features & Benefits:

  • Essential tools only—no extras, no guesswork
  • Ideal for weekend timber frame projects 
  • Perfect companion to Shelter Courses project classes

The simplest way to start. Long lasting tools for projects you'll be proud of for years to come.

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