29 06, 2019

Heart pine logs

2019-06-29T09:46:31+00:00

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Here we have the corner of an old hewn heart-pine log cabin.
Notice how it’s not “perfect”.
Rather, it has character.
It’s… handmade.
Each log is unique.
And, the spacing between each log varies from one course to the next.
The dovetail notches in the corners are also unique… made by hand, one-at-a-time.
Isn’t it something that handmade creation becomes a treasured antique as the years pass by.
While a manufactured item, on the other hand, just gets old.

Originally posted 2016-02-09 17:48:34.

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29 06, 2019

A single log wall

2019-06-29T09:45:29+00:00

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Just having one log wall in a bathroom can change it’s whole character.

Originally posted 2015-12-26 13:08:44.

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29 06, 2019

Poplar logs

2019-06-29T09:44:20+00:00

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These are poplar logs… one of my favorites.
Poplar logs are often among the widest logs found on old cabins.
Poplar is an abundant species of wood, it grows straight and relatively knot-free, and it is a joy to hew and notch. These massive logs tend to “soften” in appearance as they age and are quite tempting to caress with the hand as they will not splinter. They are also among the best logs for insulation R-values.
I have no idea why log cabin kit homes do not offer poplar logs… it’s baffling to me.
If you look closely you can see that wire lathing has been applied between the logs and it is now ready for an application of mortar.

Originally posted 2015-11-28 13:51:46.

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29 06, 2019

Fresh hewn logs

2019-06-29T09:43:53+00:00

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Here is fine example of new logs that have been recently hewn with a broad axe in the traditional manner. The finished result is attractive, will last for centuries, and if the labor involved was done by the cabin’s owner (not factored into the cost)… these logs are much cheaper than those found in any log home kit. The only downside is that these logs should be allowed to cure for a couple of years before chinking.

Originally posted 2015-11-17 17:35:41.

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29 06, 2019

A small historic log cabin

2019-06-29T09:43:45+00:00

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It seems whenever I post photos of cabins online that small ones like this draw the most attention and the greatest number of comments. I can understand why.

Originally posted 2015-11-15 14:44:24.

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29 06, 2019

Start small, think small… consider a corn crib

2019-06-29T09:43:01+00:00

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Above is the corn crib of Ephrain Bales.
I want one just like it!

And below is Bob Johnson’s corn crib…

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One more…

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What is it about corn cribs that makes them so endearing?
A structure like this would look great in anyone’s back yard,would be handy to have, inexpensive to build, and would give anyone who built one the skills and confidence to build their own log home.

Originally posted 2015-10-31 14:49:54.

Start small, think small… consider a corn crib2019-06-29T09:43:01+00:00
29 06, 2019

Antique log cabin

2019-06-29T09:41:53+00:00

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This little log outbuilding is likely 200 years old.
It probably took the man who built it a few months of his spare time.
He could have gone to Loews and bought a pre-assembled shed. 😉
(That would have been easier… and quicker).
But, he made this choice.
And so, by choosing to build with his hands, he left behind a treasure to descendants, people that he would never know, a charming outbuilding, one that they could use and enjoy.
If he did nothing else during his life, at least he left behind a lasting legacy of his time here on Earth.
The workmanship of the men and women of our past inspire us all today to ponder what we will leave behind for future generations.

Originally posted 2015-10-11 19:16:39.

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29 06, 2019

A new home using antique logs

2019-06-29T09:41:15+00:00

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This home took great liberties with the use of an abundance of fine antique hewn logs and timbers to create a spectacular, though not historic accurat, interior.

Originally posted 2015-09-27 15:07:30.

A new home using antique logs2019-06-29T09:41:15+00:00
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