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[BoFuller]

7 courses finished! 2 more to go.

 

[BoFuller]

This is the Girder Log to hold up the 2nd floor.

 

[hddnis]

It is been really fun seeing your progress with those big logs.

I have to say that I've never seen a modern cabin built that way, everything these days is at least milled to fit on the bottom of each log at a log home factory and then they assemble them on site. I'm looking forward to learning a different way to do it as I watch this thread. It is going to be impressive when it's done!



Mr. HE

 

[BoFuller]

Thanks. I wanted to do an old-school type log home. I have nothing against kits, but I do believe there are advantages to this method. It's a lot more work, but that's one of the reasons I'm doing it - for the journey. How many people build a log home from bare logs at 64 years of age. It's keeping me young!

 

[weldingisfun]

What size rebar are you using?

 

[BoFuller]

#4 1/2 inch
Plans call for every 42 inches, but we are averaging every 32.

 

[BoFuller]

Ridge Pole up today. Major accomplishment!!

 

[i579rbd]

Really coming along. Thanks for your time to keep us updated.

 

[joeyd]

Has to feel good to get this far, this fast after all the permit headaches. Keep the pics coming I think I can speak for many people, we are enjoying your journey.

 

[BoFuller]

Today we did the 8th course and one log on the 9th. The. 9th course will be the last. Tomorrow the Cap Logs and then it's on to roof rafters.

 

[weldingisfun]

#4 1/2 inch
Plans call for every 42 inches, but we are averaging every 32.

My guess would have been ¾". Those are mighty big Lincoln Logs you are dealing with there.

Just curious, but do the numbers painted on the ends of the logs have any purpose?

Really enjoying being with you on your adventure. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Beltman60]

WOW Bo
great progress
must feel good to actually get something up after your long bout with the permitting

 

[BoFuller]

Welding, the numbers don't mean anything. Just my inventory list, where I recorded length, small end diameter, large end, and average. Invaluable when deciding on next log .

 

[BoFuller]

Belt man, it's almost scary how fast we are going. I never dreamed it would go at this pace. I need a break to savor the feeling.
That permit ordeal seems so long ago.

 

[BoFuller]

My guess would have been ¾". Those are mighty big Lincoln Logs you are dealing with there. Just curious, but do the numbers painted on the ends of the logs have any purpose? Really enjoying being with you on your adventure. Thanks for sharing.

Concerning the numbers, one of my friends said the 3 was upside down on the bottom log, so I should take it all down and do over. LOL

 

[BoFuller]

The last log went up today! Woot, woot!

Now a day off and then Thursday we start the roof rafters.

 

[ENG18LT]

Great job Bo. The place is amazing!

 

[BoFuller]

Great job Bo. The place is amazing!

Thanks!

 

[BoFuller]

Putting up rafters.

 

[BoFuller]

We had a delay for a couple days. Monday morning I woke up to a loud noise, only to find out it was my dog (Rottweiler) thrashing about, trying to get up. Drove 200 miles to our vet and found out she had spinal cancer. The night before she was chasing rabbits, but now there was major damage and she would not walk again. We had her put down after we said our goodbyes. Very tough evening for my wife and me. She was the sweetest dog we ever knew. We had 9 1/2 great years with her. Tuesday evening I drove back to the Ranch - first time ever without her. I'm still going through Kleenex.