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Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #6237895
05/11/18 09:25 AM
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I just started my cabin this spring. Finally got all my piers in and enough 2x8 for my flooring.
cabin is only 8x16 with a 4x16 porch (12x16 total). It is being built with green milled D logs and will have a slanted shed roof, with a small 6x8 loft.
this will be my first build and it wont be anything fancy, just my man cave in the back 40.

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #6284388
07/22/18 09:51 AM
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here are a couple updated pictures. I now have the deck joists on and will be putting decking down this week. been going slow but only have some free time to get it done

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #6284507
07/22/18 12:22 PM
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Are you going to 'spline' that doorway ? In my experience it is easier and safer to cut the groove as you go, rather than afterwards.


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Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761428
01/03/23 02:14 AM
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Here is some log work I did last March.

20x20 inside, and 16' to the top of the ridge.

I then disassembled it and hauled it 30 miles by ski-doo.

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Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761429
01/03/23 02:22 AM
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Cool! Do you have a picture of your log hauling set up without the logs on it?

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761433
01/03/23 02:42 AM
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[Linked Image]

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761570
01/03/23 09:56 AM
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Wow Dawson trapper nice job. Do you have a jig for the dove tails?

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761642
01/03/23 11:37 AM
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No jig. I use a ruler, pencil, torpedo level, and log scribe. I doubt I would get as good a fit with a jig. The dovetail angle is 1:8. It is much easier and quicker to do than one would think.

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761649
01/03/23 11:50 AM
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Heres a small one (12x12 inside) I built two years ago.



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Knocked down and ready to haul!



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Re: Log cabin logs [Re: dawsontrapper] #7761687
01/03/23 12:37 PM
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I am impressed! Great job and tremendous effort.

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761691
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Do you connect the front and back sleighs when hauling or are the ratchet straps enough to hold it all together?

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761713
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The ratchet straps do the job. There are two wooden pegs in the rear sleigh that the logs straddle, keep the sleigh in line. I learned the hard way smile

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761720
01/03/23 01:13 PM
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That is some pretty impressive builds!

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761770
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Thanks for sharing!

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7761777
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What a great idea; build the cabin where the material is....then move the cabin.


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Re: Log cabin logs [Re: dawsontrapper] #7761782
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Originally Posted by dawsontrapper
No jig. I use a ruler, pencil, torpedo level, and log scribe. I doubt I would get as good a fit with a jig. The dovetail angle is 1:8. It is much easier and quicker to do than one would think.

It would be great if you could make and post a Youtube video of your method of making a dovetail, I'd like to learn how to do that.
I'd like to make a hexagonal log structure using dovetail joints, I imagine that would involve more difficulty.
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Re: Log cabin logs [Re: dawsontrapper] #7761786
01/03/23 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dawsontrapper
A couple shots out the front window

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Beautiful work ! I really like that tricky way of cutting the gable ends up on the deck! That has to be a lot more accurate to say nothing of safer than cutting them in place.

Looking out the front window.........is that the top of Moose Hide Slide in the right of the frame ?


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Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7762012
01/03/23 07:57 PM
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The moose hide slide is about 15 miles behind and slightly to the right of that hill.

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7762014
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I have not tried dovetails on anything other than 90 degree corners:) Next time I do dovetails I would like to make a video. However, I do not have the natural inclination or technical ability to thrive at that kind of thing (editing, posting to the web etc) Plus with two young kids I'm a little short on time.

Re: Log cabin logs [Re: Scanner] #7762236
01/03/23 11:47 PM
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Nice work

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