🪚Building a timberframe staircase requires careful planning, precise cutting, and skilled assembly.
⏰The project timeline is tight, with only 4 days to complete the entire staircase.
💪Physical strength and endurance are necessary to handle the heavy beams and stair treads.
🔥The use of specialized tools, like a tracksaw and an industrial shop, helps to speed up the process.
🔨Teamwork and collaboration are crucial to successfully complete the project within the given timeframe.
What inspired Cam to build a giant timberframe staircase?
—Cam wanted to challenge himself and showcase his woodworking skills by taking on this ambitious project.
How long did it take for the giant beam to dry?
—The giant beam required about 1 year of drying for every inch of thickness, so it took several years to fully dry.
Who is Johnny and what is his role in the project?
—Johnny is a retired police officer and a popular woodworking YouTuber. He volunteered to help Cam build the staircase.
Why did Cam choose to process the stair treads at an industrial shop?
—The stair treads were too thick to be processed with Cam's tools alone, so they went to an industrial shop for faster and more accurate milling.
What challenges did Cam and Johnny face during the project?
—Some challenges included accurately cutting and assembling the staircase, managing the limited timeline, and maintaining physical stamina.
00:00Cam introduces the project: building a giant timberframe staircase in just 4 days.
00:32Cam explains his motivation and the challenges he expects to face during the project.
05:40Cam and Johnny start processing the stair treads, which involves cutting and milling them to the correct dimensions.
09:19Cam showcases a new tool, but finds it unsatisfactory, ultimately resorting to a hand saw for some cuts.
10:31Cam and Johnny encounter a setback when they realize a measurement was marked incorrectly, requiring them to redo some work.
11:28Cam discusses the physical demands of the project and his decision to use unconventional sawing methods.
11:58The team continues to cut and assemble the staircase, relying on a combination of power tools and hand tools.
15:20Cam reflects on the progress made so far and the challenges still to come within the remaining time.
