Linda NWFirefighter Howdy Linda- Using a jig all the logs have to be the same size so they have to be sawn all four sides. You lose some height on each log and lose the natural shape of the logs. It may not be as fast the way I do but the notch fit is much better. God bless you
I get it. I've watched guys on YT make these in the past, but they use a chainsaw jig that slides over the end of the log so the bar of the saw rides on it. I've never seen anyone actually do the lay out like this. I figured there was a formula, just didn't know what it was. I can also see how easy it would be to cut the notches in the wrong direction as they all need to shed water away from the house. Patience, paying close attention and not rushing this part is absolutely crucial. Thanks for uploading this. I definitely plan on building one of these some day, so I'm gonna keep this video saved for future reference. Great info here. Thanks again for taking the time to explain it!
Cory Williams Howdy Cory- Thank you so much for your comment. It does take some patience but I feel many people could build their own cabin. I ‘be seen people use the jigs but I don’t know how accurate they are cause I never used one. I do make jigs for certain projects but not for cutting notches. I can get a really good fit but it takes a little longer. Being precise pays off. I will explain the notch formula in detail in a video or two. God bless y’all
@Drag Racing and Hot Rodding with George I think brothers Duke and Paul both have awesome channels...i appreciate their words of wisdom as well..tune your inner ear a little finer and you too may find what you need to help with that criticitus that eats your inner soul... Have a blessed day and remember Jesus loves you and died for you too
@Drag Racing and Hot Rodding with George If your momma had taught you some manners you'd know that if you don't have something nice to say you should keep yer mouth shut, and I mean that in the nicest way possible.
Brian Hamby Howdy Brian- I have never found any videos that actually explain how to come up with the numbers for the notches and the proper way to cut them so they fit right. There may be some but l haven’t found them. I am seriously thinking about doing some actual workshops if I knew I could work out the logistics and get the support. We’ll see. God bless y’all
Open Air Outdoors *LeRichebliss* Howdy friend- using a template works for me to be able to get a good fit on the notches. I ‘m not saying it’s the only way, but it ‘s how I like to do it. I feel it’s more precise. Thanks for coming by and God bless y’all
Sir. Thanks for your videos. I've been waiting so I can binge on the build. I appreciate the attention to details...and as of yet, the nuances. Those are what catch us up...us do it yourselfers. We are getting ready to build a variety of bldgs on our newly acquired homestead, so I am definitely a student. You have my attention. Thanks again.
MuTe Howdy- thank you so much for watching the videos. Hopefully they will help you do what you want to with a log building. If I can be of help with answering questions feel free to contact me. You can go to our website Broad Axe Beamworks and you’ll find our email and phone number. God bless you!
Awesome!!! Now the fun part begins!!! I love the way the dove tails are gonna look...I had to pause a video a while back to figuere it out... Great job!!! I always learn something from your videos!!! Thanks Brother!! Take Care and Stay Safe!!!✌
Going thru and re-watching all your layout videos... trying to absorb as much as I can lol before I start notching I'm sure I'll have to watchem all over again... alot of great info thanks again for sharing... Denis
Howdy Denis- I sure appreciate you watching the videos. If you have any questions that I can answer feel free to email me at thebeardedcarpenter8@gmail.com. Hope all is well with you. Take care and God bless
You are a wonderful talent!your skill and way of explaining everything that your doing is very inspiring!I am glad i found your channel.you will be a you tube star one day! Great work !thankyou.
Excellent video. All the little tips are really helpful. If you just read books on this topic, the authors tend to "paint with broad strokes of the brush" and leave out a lot of small, helpful details. Thanks again!
James Aldridge Howdy Jim- glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for the nice comment- our intentions are to share as much information as possible without viewers actually being with me in a “hands on “ experience. Hopefully, I will eventually get to do work shops where people can have that experience. God bless y’all
Looking good brother!! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skill in this prefab world craftsmen such as yourself are far and few--thank you for keeping our heritage alive--I have great appreciation for the ole ways in most cases the best way-- I'm thinking built right a house built with timbers like this could last a couple centuries
jeff carpenter Howdy Jeff- Thank you so much for the kind words. I feel like we need to preserve what we can from the past in the way of structural building techniques and craftsmanship. Hope y’all can get some good working weather. God bless ya’ll
Everette Thomason The pioneers that we think of when we think about a log cabin didn’t have time to let logs season either. They were trying to get a shelter built for their families. The logs can season out in the wall and done correctly will be there for a long time. There are log buildings that have stood since the 1700’s that are still in good condition. Our house is 26’x34’ and the logs were not seasoned and we have had no problems because we did the necessary things when under construction. God bless you
Huck Finn Howdy Huck- I understand your situation there- are there any sawmills around your area that could cut your timber? I wish you the best with it. God bless you
I got sawmills all around here. The previous owner of my property had it clear cut before he sold it, so I don't have any timber to work with, but I did get a real good price on the land. It's going to be several years before I have any trees big enough that I could build with. I went ahead and started building a stick frame house. I'm working by myself and everything takes me a long time. I figured stick frame would be my best chance to get something up quick and in out of all this rain. I'm ashamed to admit that it took me a year and a half to get the roof on it. I probably should have went without the second story. It really cost me a lot of time.
Huck Finn Yeah, it does take longer when you work by yourself- been there and done that.....I do hope everything goes well in your house building and you can get unit soon. God bless
Thanks for posting this tutorial. I will be setting my foundation stones in the next week or so and i think i will be laying out my sill log in early December. Ive watched this video and the other layout videos about 3 times. I plan to use your math chart system i downloaded and the 1:3 ratio template. Its a little scary to cut into a whole log so im going to practice on some old junk logs i have. Once again thanks for posting.
Howdy brother- glad you were able to download the chart for the notches dimensions. If you don’t have metal in the logs you can do the same system I use. I did a historical restoration on an old log house and was able to use the center lines to work the notches from. I’m excited to see what you and your son build with the vintage logs y’all were able to get. Will be looking forward to seeing your videos. Hope all is well with y’all. God bless
With so many horses, do you grow your own hay also?? I have several "horses" I have made over the years that are basically just logs, flat on top and bottom ( so I can clamp them easily) and have splayed legs. I often do through holes for the legs and taper the holes a bit ( handmade taper tool) as taper the leg ends. This is very time consuming and wondered if you have experimented with different ways to hold your work. I do have 2 sets of steel dogs and a small set of pointed steel sets that help. Like you, I also use small long tapered wedges which come in handy for leveling especially. Great detail and precision on your work. One little trick I use on my 192 Stihl is a set of round level bubbles that I have secured to my saw body with taped velcro to let me know when I'm level in the critical planes. Like plunging, I have the bubble set right over the pull cord housing on the flat spot that says "192" for example. (after I checked and verified this is a good spot) Along with another one up on the top, in front of the handle wrap which tells me if I'm dipping too much or have it angled front to back. Works well. I do like your double checking on all your important dimensions. The old adage, measure twice, cut once certainly applies. Thank you for a very well prepared set of videos on log work, it has helped me in numerous areas on frustration! DD
Howdy Don- with all the sawhorses I have there’s times I need more lol. What I show in the videos is pretty much the way I do things to keep work pieces in place. I have log dogs but I don’t use them too often on the horses because they tend to eat up the tops of the horses. I just screw a 1x4, or whatever to the log and horse. I really like your idea of putting the small bubble levels on your saw. I need to try that. Thank you for sharing that. Hope to hear from you again. Take care and God bless you
I believe I am getting a better understanding of the layout now! That 3:1 template seems to be quite the handy device! I’m gonna have find one of those or make one
Howdy- glad you’re getting it. You can probably get a sheet metal shop to make you a template out of aluminum. Mine was made in a metal shop. God bless
@@jacelandadventures1523 It would be 18” inches long and 6” at the wide end. You may want to file the pointed end for safety reasons. My template is 1/8” thick. Blessings
,,,great info B,,C,, i`v always wondered how they got the notch cut in,, with the angle on those cuts there no way of pulling them apart,, interesting video my friend,,thanks for sharing,,
old school with a modern twist Howdy James- I really like the way the half dovetail works. For our area it’s a traditional notch people used. I’ve cut compound dovetails also but I ‘be never seen that particular notch used here. Thanks for coming by and God bless y’all
My Wire Brush came today. My logs will get dirt in general as I am hewing by hand in the woods where the trees have blown over. Did you find out if any aluminum templates left? Gone from yellow jackets to snow. I like the snow best, I've been stung annually my whole life, so August had to come out of the woods, yellow jackets won but back out now.
Howdy Thomas- yep, I would let the yellow jackets have the whole forest lol. I think there’s some of the templates left. Will try to get one in the mail soon. God bless y’all
I’m enjoying the series. Thanks for taking the time to make it. How dry are the logs that you start with. In other words if you were to process your own, how long would you let them sit? I heard the peepers at the end of your video. Are you guys heading them already?
Cody Wynne Howdy Cody- a lot of people wait until their logs are dry but I rather build with green logs and allow for setting as I build. The lid cabins that have lasted for many years were built with fresh cut logs - they didn’t have time to wait. I don’t have any problems with using them green because of how I build. Will be explaining this in detail as I go along. Hang with me on this and your questions will be answered. Thanks for watching and commenting. God bless y’all
Paige family Homestead Our Journey back Howdy y’all- glad you could join us. Thank you very much. People Backyard Farm are great people. God bless ya’ll
can I add an extra 1 inch to the chart want a 2 inch chinking gap so do I add an 1 inch to the top # as I'm using cedar logs and they have quite a tapper thinking a wider gap may help that what do you think?
Howdy Denis- I think I would stay with a one inch chinking gap because if you’re reversing butts and tips your gaps will stay more consistent. If you need to call me maybe I can explain it better to you. Just email me thebeardedcarpenter8@gmail.com. Take care and God bless you
Dave Johnson Howdy Dave- hope all is well with y’all. I would use a saddle notch too with round logs. It just seems to be the right notch for round logs. Lookin forward to seeing some pictures of your cabin progress. God bless y’all
Everette Thomason Howdy Everette- yes, these logs have been cut about three months. I like to work them green and allow for the settling that will take place as the logs dry and settle. I don’t have any problems with doing this. As I go along with the build I will show how l allow for the settling in door and window openings. It works really well. God bless y’all
Assuming this is A wall, is there a reason that you do not dovetail B and D half logs into the bottom of the sill logs. I see you fit half logs in other videos that simply sit on the foundation pillar without being dovetailed into the sill log. Just curious.
Howdy Dinos- some people do dovetail the half- logs into the sill logs but the sill logs are what I always set first and put the half logs in later since the cabin is on piers. I’m helping a friend get started on his cabin and he had the sill logs already set so we cut the half- logs and set them before we set the full logs above them. There’s nothing wrong with notching the half logs. Thank you so much for the comment. God bless you
John M. Howdy John- these logs were fresh from the sawmill and were still green. I’d rather use green logs and allow for the settling and shrinkage blessings they are much easier to work with the hand tools. Thank you for watching. God bless
You sir should have an onsite workshop. I have no less than 10 of those to build in Missouri about five hours northeast of booneville as the crow flies.
Butternut Hill Farm Howdy- you should be able to get a sheet metal fab shop to cut you one out. It doesn’t have to be metal but metal won’t warp if it gets wet and will stay true. God bless y’all
Is there anyway that you can make a template out of cardboard or plywood send it to me if I give you my email address that way I can get you can get hold of me I'd really appreciate it I'll give it to you
Howdy y’all- som people have made a template out of plywood and I’m sure it works. The templates my buddy has are made out of 1/8” aluminum. I think he still has some. Send me an email at thebeardedcarpenter8@gmail.com and I will get you connected to him. Thank you for watching the videos. I wish you the very best with your cabin build. God bless
WOW seen people use a templet jig for the notching but your way is so much more clean and easy.
Linda NWFirefighter Howdy Linda- Using a jig all the logs have to be the same size so they have to be sawn all four sides. You lose some height on each log and lose the natural shape of the logs. It may not be as fast the way I do but the notch fit is much better. God bless you
Great work!
Howdy Anthony- thank you so much for the kind words. God bless y
I get it. I've watched guys on YT make these in the past, but they use a chainsaw jig that slides over the end of the log so the bar of the saw rides on it. I've never seen anyone actually do the lay out like this. I figured there was a formula, just didn't know what it was. I can also see how easy it would be to cut the notches in the wrong direction as they all need to shed water away from the house. Patience, paying close attention and not rushing this part is absolutely crucial. Thanks for uploading this. I definitely plan on building one of these some day, so I'm gonna keep this video saved for future reference. Great info here. Thanks again for taking the time to explain it!
Cory Williams Howdy Cory- Thank you so much for your comment. It does take some patience but I feel many people could build their own cabin. I ‘be seen people use the jigs but I don’t know how accurate they are cause I never used one. I do make jigs for certain projects but not for cutting notches. I can get a really good fit but it takes a little longer. Being precise pays off. I will explain the notch formula in detail in a video or two. God bless y’all
This channel is "Top Notch!" Love it Brother Paul! I think people will be watching your tutorials for a long time...Thank you
Howdy Mr. Duke- thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Good folks like you sure are a blessing. God bless y’all great big
Drag Racing and Hot Rodding with George Howdy George- I think Mr. Duke has a great channel. I wish I had his abilities. God bless
@Drag Racing and Hot Rodding with George I think brothers Duke and Paul both have awesome channels...i appreciate their words of wisdom as well..tune your inner ear a little finer and you too may find what you need to help with that criticitus that eats your inner soul...
Have a blessed day and remember Jesus loves you and died for you too
@Drag Racing and Hot Rodding with George If your momma had taught you some manners you'd know that if you don't have something nice to say you should keep yer mouth shut, and I mean that in the nicest way possible.
That’s some fine craftsmanship.
Thank you
Your tutorials are so easy to understand. You don't just hurry up and do it and move on. I admire your preciseness, and patience when you build.
Virginia Reid Howdy Virginia- thanks for watching and the kind words. I try to show each step in as much detail as possible. God bless y’all
❤️🇺🇸💙One, of yours, video at a time.
Always liked, watched, commented. 😊
Howdy Sue- thank you so much for watching our videos. God’s blessings to you and Happy New Year
I like how you explain everything. Even I can understand most of what your doing 👍💕😊
Birdnest58 Howdy- I’m glad you’re able to get something from the videos. Thanks for watching and the support. God bless you
Hi Paul , I always get excited when you post a new video . Thank you for sharing
The Apricate Tiny house Howdy y’all- glad you enjoy the videos. God bless ya’ll
That was fun and entertaining and cool to watch :-). Those dovetails....man that’s something....great explaining how its done. Thanks for sharing!
Cruze's Louisiana Outdoors Howdy y’all- thanks so much for watching and the kind words. God bless ya’ll
Finally someone who will explain the dove tail notch. Thank you. You should start a school!! Love your videos.
Brian Hamby Howdy Brian- I have never found any videos that actually explain how to come up with the numbers for the notches and the proper way to cut them so they fit right. There may be some but l haven’t found them. I am seriously thinking about doing some actual workshops if I knew I could work out the logistics and get the support. We’ll see. God bless y’all
Nice! Thanks
oklahomacrabber Howdy y’all- thanks so much for watching. God bless ya’ll
I never would of guessed templates is how to achieving those compound angles! Nice!👌🏻
Great job my friend 👍
Open Air Outdoors *LeRichebliss* Howdy friend- using a template works for me to be able to get a good fit on the notches. I ‘m not saying it’s the only way, but it ‘s how I like to do it. I feel it’s more precise. Thanks for coming by and God bless y’all
MUDDY, MUDDY , MUDDY, Will it ever end? I love the fact of how meticulous you are, very interesting and educational.
fitzpreacher Farm Howdy Preacher- gettin tired of rain and mud. Thank you for the comments and kind words. God bless y’all
Sir.
Thanks for your videos. I've been waiting so I can binge on the build. I appreciate the attention to details...and as of yet, the nuances. Those are what catch us up...us do it yourselfers. We are getting ready to build a variety of bldgs on our newly acquired homestead, so I am definitely a student. You have my attention. Thanks again.
MuTe Howdy- thank you so much for watching the videos. Hopefully they will help you do what you want to with a log building. If I can be of help with answering questions feel free to contact me. You can go to our website Broad Axe Beamworks and you’ll find our email and phone number. God bless you!
Wonderful project
Pople BackyardFarm Howdy y’all- thanks for coming by. God bless ya’ll
@@TheBeardedCarpenter We love watching your projects :)
Awesome!!! Now the fun part begins!!! I love the way the dove tails are gonna look...I had to pause a video a while back to figuere it out... Great job!!!
I always learn something from your videos!!! Thanks Brother!!
Take Care and Stay Safe!!!✌
Sunny Ray Howdy Sunny- thanks for comin by and watching. Lots of prep work but the real fun begins. God bless y’all
I enjoy watching your videos ,keep them going.
Jim Brown Howdy Jim- thanks for watching. God bless y’all
You're a great teacher. This series is amazing! Thank you so much!
Bob Anderson Howdy Bob- Thank you for the kind words! God bless y’all
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Thank you for another lesson and the valuable information brother
God bless you and yours brother and stay safe
Jehohadek Maccabeus-Off Grid and Everyday Survival Howdy brother- I thank you for comin by and watching. God bless and watch over you,too
Going thru and re-watching all your layout videos... trying to absorb as much as I can lol before I start notching I'm sure I'll have to watchem all over again... alot of great info thanks again for sharing...
Denis
Howdy Denis- I sure appreciate you watching the videos. If you have any questions that I can answer feel free to email me at thebeardedcarpenter8@gmail.com. Hope all is well with you. Take care and God bless
You are a wonderful talent!your skill and way of explaining everything that your doing is very inspiring!I am glad i found your channel.you will be a you tube star one day! Great work !thankyou.
Shawn Eckstrom Howdy Shawn, gosh, those are such nice words of encouragement! God bless y’all
Such a great series Paul. Thank you.
Almost Homestead Howdy and Thank you so much for watching and the kind words. God bless you great big
Excellent video. All the little tips are really helpful. If you just read books on this topic, the authors tend to "paint with broad strokes of the brush" and leave out a lot of small, helpful details.
Thanks again!
James Aldridge Howdy Jim- glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for the nice comment- our intentions are to share as much information as possible without viewers actually being with me in a “hands on “ experience. Hopefully, I will eventually get to do work shops where people can have that experience. God bless y’all
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
Howdy- you’re very welcome and I sure appreciate you watching the video. God bless you
Looking good brother!! thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skill in this prefab world craftsmen such as yourself are far and few--thank you for keeping our heritage alive--I have great appreciation for the ole ways in most cases the best way-- I'm thinking built right a house built with timbers like this could last a couple centuries
jeff carpenter Howdy Jeff- Thank you so much for the kind words. I feel like we need to preserve what we can from the past in the way of structural building techniques and craftsmanship. Hope y’all can get some good working weather. God bless ya’ll
Thanks, I know there are folks who want their logs well seasoned. I'll be 70 next month and I really don't have the time to wait.
Everette Thomason The pioneers that we think of when we think about a log cabin didn’t have time to let logs season either. They were trying to get a shelter built for their families. The logs can season out in the wall and done correctly will be there for a long time. There are log buildings that have stood since the 1700’s that are still in good condition. Our house is 26’x34’ and the logs were not seasoned and we have had no problems because we did the necessary things when under construction. God bless you
You got my wishing I had some timber here on my property I could use to build with.
Huck Finn Howdy Huck- I understand your situation there- are there any sawmills around your area that could cut your timber? I wish you the best with it. God bless you
I got sawmills all around here. The previous owner of my property had it clear cut before he sold it, so I don't have any timber to work with, but I did get a real good price on the land. It's going to be several years before I have any trees big enough that I could build with.
I went ahead and started building a stick frame house. I'm working by myself and everything takes me a long time. I figured stick frame would be my best chance to get something up quick and in out of all this rain. I'm ashamed to admit that it took me a year and a half to get the roof on it. I probably should have went without the second story. It really cost me a lot of time.
Huck Finn Yeah, it does take longer when you work by yourself- been there and done that.....I do hope everything goes well in your house building and you can get unit soon. God bless
Enjoyed. Judging by the mud, you may consider building an ark...lol God Bless
Outdoor Merica Howdy Kevin- Yeah, we had a day of sunshine and now it’s raining again. God bless you
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Duane T64 Howdy Duane- thank you so much! God bless you
New subscriber here. Just wanted to say hello and thank you.
Everette Thomason Howdy Everette- thank you for joining us! Welcome aboard! God bless y’all
Thanks for posting this tutorial. I will be setting my foundation stones in the next week or so and i think i will be laying out my sill log in early December.
Ive watched this video and the other layout videos about 3 times. I plan to use your math chart system i downloaded and the 1:3 ratio template.
Its a little scary to cut into a whole log so im going to practice on some old junk logs i have.
Once again thanks for posting.
Howdy brother- glad you were able to download the chart for the notches dimensions. If you don’t have metal in the logs you can do the same system I use. I did a historical restoration on an old log house and was able to use the center lines to work the notches from. I’m excited to see what you and your son build with the vintage logs y’all were able to get. Will be looking forward to seeing your videos. Hope all is well with y’all. God bless
With so many horses, do you grow your own hay also?? I have several "horses" I have made over the years that are basically just logs, flat on top and bottom ( so I can clamp them easily) and have splayed legs. I often do through holes for the legs and taper the holes a bit ( handmade taper tool) as taper the leg ends. This is very time consuming and wondered if you have experimented with different ways to hold your work. I do have 2 sets of steel dogs and a small set of pointed steel sets that help. Like you, I also use small long tapered wedges which come in handy for leveling especially. Great detail and precision on your work. One little trick I use on my 192 Stihl is a set of round level bubbles that I have secured to my saw body with taped velcro to let me know when I'm level in the critical planes. Like plunging, I have the bubble set right over the pull cord housing on the flat spot that says "192" for example. (after I checked and verified this is a good spot) Along with another one up on the top, in front of the handle wrap which tells me if I'm dipping too much or have it angled front to back. Works well. I do like your double checking on all your important dimensions. The old adage, measure twice, cut once certainly applies. Thank you for a very well prepared set of videos on log work, it has helped me in numerous areas on frustration! DD
Howdy Don- with all the sawhorses I have there’s times I need more lol. What I show in the videos is pretty much the way I do things to keep work pieces in place. I have log dogs but I don’t use them too often on the horses because they tend to eat up the tops of the horses. I just screw a 1x4, or whatever to the log and horse. I really like your idea of putting the small bubble levels on your saw. I need to try that. Thank you for sharing that. Hope to hear from you again. Take care and God bless you
I believe I am getting a better understanding of the layout now! That 3:1 template seems to be quite the handy device! I’m gonna have find one of those or make one
Howdy- glad you’re getting it. You can probably get a sheet metal shop to make you a template out of aluminum. Mine was made in a metal shop. God bless
The Bearded Carpenter yes sir I have a metal fabricator friend !! How long would you suggest it be?
@@jacelandadventures1523 It would be 18” inches long and 6” at the wide end. You may want to file the pointed end for safety reasons. My template is 1/8” thick. Blessings
The Bearded Carpenter 🙏🏻
,,,great info B,,C,, i`v always wondered how they got the notch cut in,, with the angle on those cuts there no way of pulling them apart,, interesting video my friend,,thanks for sharing,,
old school with a modern twist Howdy James- I really like the way the half dovetail works. For our area it’s a traditional notch people used. I’ve cut compound dovetails also but I ‘be never seen that particular notch used here. Thanks for coming by and God bless y’all
My Wire Brush came today. My logs will get dirt in general as I am hewing by hand in the woods where the trees have blown over. Did you find out if any aluminum templates left? Gone from yellow jackets to snow. I like the snow best, I've been stung annually my whole life, so August had to come out of the woods, yellow jackets won but back out now.
Howdy Thomas- yep, I would let the yellow jackets have the whole forest lol. I think there’s some of the templates left. Will try to get one in the mail soon. God bless y’all
I’m enjoying the series. Thanks for taking the time to make it. How dry are the logs that you start with. In other words if you were to process your own, how long would you let them sit?
I heard the peepers at the end of your video. Are you guys heading them already?
Cody Wynne Howdy Cody- a lot of people wait until their logs are dry but I rather build with green logs and allow for setting as I build. The lid cabins that have lasted for many years were built with fresh cut logs - they didn’t have time to wait. I don’t have any problems with using them green because of how I build. Will be explaining this in detail as I go along. Hang with me on this and your questions will be answered. Thanks for watching and commenting. God bless y’all
(Andy here) happy to find your channel over at Pople Backyard Farm. New friend /subscriber. Come say hi👍🇨🇦
Paige family Homestead Our Journey back Howdy y’all- glad you could join us. Thank you very much. People Backyard Farm are great people. God bless ya’ll
can I add an extra 1 inch to the chart want a 2 inch chinking gap so do I add an 1 inch to the top # as I'm using cedar logs and they have quite a tapper thinking a wider gap may help that what do you think?
Howdy Denis- I think I would stay with a one inch chinking gap because if you’re reversing butts and tips your gaps will stay more consistent. If you need to call me maybe I can explain it better to you. Just email me thebeardedcarpenter8@gmail.com. Take care and God bless you
Great content! I like the dovetail but I am going for the saddle notch.
Dave Johnson Howdy Dave- hope all is well with y’all. I would use a saddle notch too with round logs. It just seems to be the right notch for round logs. Lookin forward to seeing some pictures of your cabin progress. God bless y’all
Just a quick question. Are you building with unseasoned pine?
Everette Thomason Howdy Everette- yes, these logs have been cut about three months. I like to work them green and allow for the settling that will take place as the logs dry and settle. I don’t have any problems with doing this. As I go along with the build I will show how l allow for the settling in door and window openings. It works really well. God bless y’all
Assuming this is A wall, is there a reason that you do not dovetail B and D half logs into the bottom of the sill logs. I see you fit half logs in other videos that simply sit on the foundation pillar without being dovetailed into the sill log. Just curious.
Howdy Dinos- some people do dovetail the half- logs into the sill logs but the sill logs are what I always set first and put the half logs in later since the cabin is on piers. I’m helping a friend get started on his cabin and he had the sill logs already set so we cut the half- logs and set them before we set the full logs above them. There’s nothing wrong with notching the half logs. Thank you so much for the comment. God bless you
what type of wood was that log?
sinatra lerby Howdy- these logs are southern yellow pine. God bless
what are the dimensions of the lumber
Howdy y’all- the logs are 6” thick and they average 12-13” at the midpoint between the big end and tip. God bless
Are the logs green or seasoned?
John M. Howdy John- these logs were fresh from the sawmill and were still green. I’d rather use green logs and allow for the settling and shrinkage blessings they are much easier to work with the hand tools. Thank you for watching. God bless
You sir should have an onsite workshop. I have no less than 10 of those to build in Missouri about five hours northeast of booneville as the crow flies.
John M. Could you email me at Thebeardedcarpenter8@gmail.com ?
Where can I get a template like that? Thanks.
Butternut Hill Farm Howdy- you should be able to get a sheet metal fab shop to cut you one out. It doesn’t have to be metal but metal won’t warp if it gets wet and will stay true. God bless y’all
@@TheBeardedCarpenter Thank you. Your videos are great, and very educational. Really appreciate the time you take to educate your viewers. John
it's not either end, it's both ends
jim james Howdy Jim- please forgive my Arkansas lingo. God bless you
@@TheBeardedCarpenter not a problem. just trying to help. my comment wasn't meant as a criticism, just a correction
jim james Hey buddy, l didn’t take any offense at all. Have a great weekend. Blessings to you
Is there anyway that you can make a template out of cardboard or plywood send it to me if I give you my email address that way I can get you can get hold of me I'd really appreciate it I'll give it to you
Howdy y’all- som people have made a template out of plywood and I’m sure it works. The templates my buddy has are made out of 1/8” aluminum. I think he still has some. Send me an email at thebeardedcarpenter8@gmail.com and I will get you connected to him. Thank you for watching the videos. I wish you the very best with your cabin build. God bless