The Log house Project begins........

ENG18LT · Apr 16, 2012

Blame it on frivolous lawsuits brought by parents that won't accept responsibility for their children. It's that simple.

MotorSeven · Apr 16, 2012

Sorry Tc, I hear ya.....and unlike a large majority of the population..."I accept any responsibility for my actions". That was the way I was raised, and that's the way I will always live.

MotorSeven · Apr 16, 2012

ENG18LT said:
Blame it on frivolous lawsuits brought by parents that won't accept responsibility for their children. It's that simple.

Actually I blame it on the judge or jury that found in favor of the "plaintiff" in those cases.

:confused2: Ok, no more sidetrack...back to building PORCH!

shane · Apr 16, 2012

OK, all you guys are wrong!

The 4" space code is not to prevent a child's head from getting passed. It's the kids body. If a kid's body can pass through and their head does not, they hang. Seems some years ago at a swanky hotel out west, a kid got hung and this caused the introduction of this particular code. Least this is what an inspector told me, so it must be true.

MotorSeven · Apr 16, 2012

shane said:
OK, all you guys are wrong! The 4" space code is not to prevent a child's head from getting passed. It's the kids body. If a kid's body can pass through and their head does not, they hang. Seems some years ago at a swanky hotel out west, a kid got hung and this caused the introduction of this particular code. Least this is what an inspector told me, so it must be true.

Nooooo, you are sidetracking the sidetrack with possibly useful info.......:laughing:

Wait...now I have to research how old a kid has to be to have a 4" wide body???.....Oh my...

EastBerkshireCustoms · Apr 17, 2012

Hey Motor, I just read through a gazillion pages of your thread after seeing you mention it on the FF. I haven't been on here much as of late and I must have missed it. Very good reading and a job well done! You do justice to DIY, for sure! Can't wait to see it all finished!

MotorSeven · Apr 17, 2012

Thanks EBC! 4 tractors, a dozer and building a mill..... and "you haven't been here much"? What the heck do you do all day then?

EastBerkshireCustoms · Apr 17, 2012

MotorSeven said:
Thanks EBC! 4 tractors, a dozer and building a mill..... and "you haven't been here much"? What the heck do you do all day then?

What can I say? -I like my toys

. Some of the equipment is quite old, but gets the job done. I know first hand what you were saying about the Belarus pedals though

and agree with you 100% on the versatility of the HST!

Iplayfarmer · Apr 17, 2012

shane said:
OK, all you guys are wrong! The 4" space code is not to prevent a child's head from getting passed. It's the kids body. If a kid's body can pass through and their head does not, they hang. Seems some years ago at a swanky hotel out west, a kid got hung and this caused the introduction of this particular code. Least this is what an inspector told me, so it must be true.

It's a vicious cycle. The more ubersafe we make our world, the less cautious the sheeple become. Then more stupid accidents happen that are blamed on anyone else they can find. Then the more ubersafe we have to make our world.

It's the folly of the myth of zero risk.

MotorSeven · Apr 20, 2012

Porch roof is decked:

I got the insulation and purlins up there this afternoon. Tomorrow I will set the tin, then start spoke-ing the railings.

Obed · Apr 21, 2012

MotorSeven said:
Porch roof is decked:

I got the insulation and purlins up there this afternoon. Tomorrow I will set the tin, then start spoke-ing the railings.

You seem to be making great progress. Congrats! We have started working on our back porch and deck. I've been adding some framing and blocking for the deck boards. The progress you are making puts me to shame.
Obed

MotorSeven · Apr 22, 2012

I got the tin and trim on today right before it started raining...pic's to follow..............

Kyle_in_Tex · Apr 22, 2012

MotorSeven said:
I got the tin and trim on today right before it started raining...pic's to follow..............

Glad you got it covered up. Still amazed at your stamina and fortitude. Attention Deficit Disorder or not.

dstig1 · Apr 24, 2012

I don't know how I missed checking this thread out until I saw your mention of the building code discussion in Bo's thread. I read it all through the past couple days. Interesting read coming in late in the game and seeing the whole picture including the long delay from start to really getting the logs going. Nice work you've done there! :thumbsup:

MotorSeven · Apr 24, 2012

Thanks guys!.....here are final pic's of the front porch roof:

I went to town today and stopped by the hardwood flooring plant. I took a look at 4/4 sawmill cut kiln dried hard maple. I glad I made the trip, it is just going to be too much work to use. All of the boards are random width, so they would have to be trimmed. And I saw lot's of split boards, so the loss between damage and trimming would be about 20%, and a ton of work/time. Even though I have the saw and planer, I decided to switch to plan "B". I am going to look for flooring that is done, but un-finished. So far I have a price of $2.29 per sq ft...the scrounging begins.........

whitedogone · Apr 24, 2012

Good plan on getting milled flooring. I've milled my own and it's a LOT of work. I love the look of "Cabin / tavern grade" hardwood flooring.

MotorSeven · Apr 24, 2012

whitedogone said:
Good plan on getting milled flooring. I've milled my own and it's a LOT of work. I love the look of "Cabin / tavern grade" hardwood flooring.

Is that the same as 2common grade? if so that is what I have been looking at. I am seeing prices down to .99 a sq ft for red oak, maple & ash are quite a bit higher.

whitedogone · Apr 25, 2012

A buck a foot is dirt cheap. I'm not sure if it is called #2 common in other locals. It will have knots, large color variations, checks, wane, cracks,and shorts. It's all good if your looking for that look.

MotorSeven · Apr 25, 2012

Yep, that describes 2-common. I agree, a dollar is ridiculously low, but I have found it at more than one place. It does make me suspicious though.........

PILOON · Apr 25, 2012

MotorSeven said:
Yep, that describes 2-common. I agree, a dollar is ridiculously low, but I have found it at more than one place. It does make me suspicious though.........

Did my basement floor with that grade (about 1000 sq ft) some years back (.60 /bd ft then). Needed sanding + finish but has stood up extremely well.
Interesting to note that with time most different shades of wood all became the same.
At those prices I simply ordered 20% extra and used the rejects in the fireplace.
Would I do it again? yes! (if my back was younger)

I always figured that the mills simply used down time to find profit from the rejects which suited me just fine as the look was great and sure less expensive than any other floor covering.
When clients saw the 'look' It brought me some 8-10 customers for their cottages as that was what fitted the chalet look.