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Post by AlexHarpin on Sept 29, 2014 16:30:58 GMT -8
This video is not in English but just watch you'll understand
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Post by Daryl on Sept 30, 2014 4:46:47 GMT -8
Great post. I love how they are all gathered for a nice hot dinner to celebrate their success at the end of the video. It is such a homey moment. A member of my family was born and grew up in an old style log cabin which is still standing. If I get a chance soon, I will post a picture of it.
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Post by aparker on Sept 30, 2014 17:16:31 GMT -8
About 30 years ago, I came across a beautifully constructed two-story dressed log home, finished in Victorian trim, while driving through the northern Sanpete Valley of Utah (mostly Scandinavian settlers). At the time, it was being used to store hay and shelter livestock but it still looked in very good shape, otherwise. I had the idea to buy it, disassemble it and put it up on my own land, but I could never find it again. I hope it wasn't torn down for firewood, but it seems likely.
In the video, were they using sawdust for under-floor and attic insulation?
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Post by AlexHarpin on Sept 30, 2014 18:20:04 GMT -8
Daryl, I can't wait to see these photos !!
Aparker, many wooden house are meticulously numbered, disassembled and reassembled on a new foundation for the preservation of heritage here in Quebec. I toyed with the idea of a similar project a few years ago.
I was strongly advised not to undertake such a project, too distorted, much rot and insects in the structure. My friend took seven years to rebuild one. That's why I decided to make a replica instead of rebuilding an old one. Just as these gentlemen do.
Yup, they use sawdust to insulate. old school trick. |
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Post by Vortex on Oct 1, 2014 8:29:38 GMT -8
Great video! There's English subtitles available if you watch it on youtube, they're under "Subtitles/CC" on the bottom bar.
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Post by Daryl on Oct 1, 2014 15:48:55 GMT -8
This is a log cabin around 150 years old.  As long as I can remember there has always been a cabin on this spot in Garland, PA. It is situated in a valley near the Allegheny river. The picture was taken last winter. I took the photo "cuz". The best vibe surrounds the place.  |
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Post by AlexHarpin on Oct 5, 2014 4:41:16 GMT -8
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Post by Dan (Upstate NY, USA) on Oct 10, 2014 0:30:02 GMT -8
What does it all rest on? Concrete piers?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 1:26:45 GMT -8
The wood joints remind me of my apprenticeship about 45 years ago.
Machines were not allowed, only hand saws, chisels and planer.
One visible gap and I had to do it all over again.
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Post by AlexHarpin on Oct 10, 2014 5:28:12 GMT -8
What does it all rest on? Concrete piers? The structure sits on woods shims yet as it was only the production phase. I disassembled and all numbered.Next spring we'll pour a concrete fondation. |
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Post by AlexHarpin on Oct 10, 2014 5:49:50 GMT -8
The wood joints remind me of my apprenticeship about 45 years ago. Machines were not allowed, only hand saws, chisels and planer. One visible gap and I had to do it all over again.
This is surely the best way to learn! I did most of the work by hand, but I must admit I cheated a bit by using a circular saw and a chain mortiser
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Post by docbb on Nov 9, 2014 22:00:38 GMT -8
  . MMM "le trait de jupiter" really nice job |
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Post by AlexHarpin on Nov 10, 2014 5:38:11 GMT -8
Thank you! You seem to have some notion of traditional carpentry.In addition, you use the French terms!
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