Hewing - the process of turning a round log into a square beam. For centuries, this was how structural timbers were prepared before the advent of sawmills 🪚 There’s something beautiful about the irregular shapes and natural imperfections in the beams of an old building - a reminder of the human hands that made them 🌿 #hewing #timberframing #traditionalcraft #woodsmith | Woodsmith

Hewing is the process of turning a round tree into a square (or any other shape) with an axe. But if a remix of this one, but I’ve had so many people ask me about it recently! It’s a traditional method that has been used for centuries, and you can see evidence of it in many medieval and later timber buildings. It’s great to find these in an old house, and many people find the tool marks from this in their renovation or conservation projects in house, barn and home. Gustav and Marlin are exceptio

Understanding the Third Section of Siu Nim Tao (小念頭) Section 1 builds structure, grounding, and the ability to generate power from the floor. Section 2 teaches how to use that grounding — pulling energy up through the body and releasing snap on contact. Section 3 is where everything comes together. It unifies structure and power, but its deeper lesson is timing, transition, and intent. The single-hand sequences along the centerline sharpen smoothness and connection, training your ability to swit