A bevy of Guild helpers were welcomed with open arms, fresh coffee, and plenty of Mess Hall food, all covered in gravy, no doubt. VMI cadets learn how to cut mortise and tenon joinery using traditional hand tools and some power tools. The raising begins. There are 7 bents, and the frame is a combination of red and white oak. Estimated size of the structure is 12' x 60'.
Darkness descends as cadets continue the raising.
Above, Andy Smith wrestles a timber into place. All rights reserved.