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. If you can afford it, there are all kinds of
new scribes out there that will take all the
guess work out of the equation. Main
thing when you use the scribe to transfer
the top shape of the lower log onto the
lower part of the top log is to make sure
the scribe is held level. The scribe
opening will determine the dept of the
notch so be sure the small log end can be
notched to that dept without structural
compromises. The logs are alternated
from butt end to top end as they are put
up. Another thing to consider is that the
logs need to be fairly level as they go up or
they may not look right and weight
distribution may be compromised.
new scribes out there that will take all the
guess work out of the equation. Main
thing when you use the scribe to transfer
the top shape of the lower log onto the
lower part of the top log is to make sure
the scribe is held level. The scribe
opening will determine the dept of the
notch so be sure the small log end can be
notched to that dept without structural
compromises. The logs are alternated
from butt end to top end as they are put
up. Another thing to consider is that the
logs need to be fairly level as they go up or
they may not look right and weight
distribution may be compromised.
Once the doors and window openings
are cut out, they are reinforced with
vertical 2x4's to ensure they don't move
out of place. Again using a plumb line
or a level, mark a center line with a
chalk line or draw it out. Measure half
the thickness of the rough lumber or
2x4 on each side of the line. Use a
permanent marker and mark the dept
you need to saw out on your chain saw
bar. Cut both lines as straight as you
can at a 90 degree angle to the end of
the logs. Next clean out the cavity by
cutting the waste wood at an angle until
the 2x4 fit inside of it with enough
wiggle room for natural expansions and
contractions that occur in wood. Be
sure the bottom and top logs which
serve as an anchor for the 2x4s are also
carved out; the 2x4s must extend
several inches inside these logs to work
properly.
are cut out, they are reinforced with
vertical 2x4's to ensure they don't move
out of place. Again using a plumb line
or a level, mark a center line with a
chalk line or draw it out. Measure half
the thickness of the rough lumber or
2x4 on each side of the line. Use a
permanent marker and mark the dept
you need to saw out on your chain saw
bar. Cut both lines as straight as you
can at a 90 degree angle to the end of
the logs. Next clean out the cavity by
cutting the waste wood at an angle until
the 2x4 fit inside of it with enough
wiggle room for natural expansions and
contractions that occur in wood. Be
sure the bottom and top logs which
serve as an anchor for the 2x4s are also
carved out; the 2x4s must extend
several inches inside these logs to work
properly.
As you can see from the
previous picture, I had
determined that pillar
foundation was not
adequate enough for
this project so, using
rocks from the
surrounding area I build
a continuous foundation
that is about 12 inches
thick.
previous picture, I had
determined that pillar
foundation was not
adequate enough for
this project so, using
rocks from the
surrounding area I build
a continuous foundation
that is about 12 inches
thick.