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Originally Posted by Long Pine
Since you know you want a timber frame, you have probably already spoken to these companies, but if not, I would put Bensonwood, Timberpeg and Davis Frame on your list of folks to meet. All are reputable and all are based in NH. Lakes Region general contractors that one or more of these timber frame companies say they have worked with include: Cargill, Cormack, Blue Water, Dave Wakefield, Ridgeview Construction and probably others I can't remember.
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Thanks for the many suggestions! I'm pleasantly surprised to see so many replies in such a short amount of time! I have been looking for recommendations for a while and have found more in this one thread than I have so far elsewhere. I guess I should have started here
I have met with Davis Frame and was actually very impressed. I really liked the visit with them and seeing their facility. The one thing I am not crazy about with these larger companies, is that they use CNC machinery to cut their joinery. I am fairly "traditional" in my view of timber frames and really like the more hands on approach. Of course, even the smaller companies use mortising machines and other power tools, so I'm not totally against it, I'm just having a hard time accepting the CNC frames

I have taken a couple of classes on timber frame building and am very familiar with the process, which I think is really helpful in finding what I want.
Your are right, I'm getting very excited about it! Thank you very much for your reply, it's most certainly very helpful and gives me a good place to start.