Shop Notes & Rambles
Welcome to the quieter corner of the shop — the place where sawdust settles, thoughts wander, and stories take shape. These rambles capture the rhythm of the work, the lessons learned, and the craft that holds it all together.
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Early Balloon Frame Housing in Manitoba
A look at Manitoba’s earliest balloon‑frame houses — the rough, improvised frontier builds of 1872–1885, shaped by river‑driven lumber, early rail supply, and the transition from log construction to modern framing.