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Assembly Off A GridBy Martin Slager

One of the more tedious and stressful jobs of a re-set is to position the first round correctly. It must sit on the

final foundation or floor deck exactly as it sat on the temporary foundation in your yard. Get it right and the rest

of the day is spent watching logs fall into place with little persuasion. Get it wrong and you face unhappy joints

that require far too much effort to get fitted.

For years, we would take diagonal measurements from reference points that we drew on the logs near each

corner of the building, and any other part of a wall that did not have a continuous log through two corners. (For

instance, for some long walls, the sill log is not one-piece.) These marks are used to position the sill logs in their

correct alignment when they are re-set on the houses actual foundation.

The diagonal measurement method has two weaknesses: first the difficulty obtaining accurate measurementsbetween reference points marked on logs; and second, we found that diagonal measurements alone werent

enough to get an accurate placement of the logs on the foundation/subfloor.

Because the reference marks are on vertical, curved faces of the logs, it is difficult to get precise diagonal

measures: you have to bend the tape. The tape measure bends with a slight radius, so its point of contact with

the mark on the log can be vague. (Especially when at the same time you are straining to pull the tape tight.)

This means that you are guessing the last 1/8 (3mm). Usually this slight inaccuracy has little effect on the

outcome of the assembly, but if problems arise later it can breed irritating thoughts of uncertainty.

Even if you have a method of getting precise diagonal measurements (which, with a little ingenuity, can be

achieved) you can still face

problems placing the logs.

Heres what I mean:

When logs are set during

the initial crafting in our

yard, we have a reference

line on the flat on the

underside of the sill log that

represents the foundation

edge (sometimes we use

the centerline of the log

wall instead). These can be

used to align the logs to the

houses actual foundation

. . . but foundations areoften not square, or parallel, or exactly

the design length found in the plan.

What good is it to position your carefully

measured marks or chalklines to a un-

square foundation that is 3/4 (20mm) too

narrow? But dont just blame the masonsafter all, it is common for the temporary foundation in your yard to

have shifted as you were building, and then your marks no longer represent the actual foundation.

Our typical re-set experience found us checking and then double- (and triple-) checking dozens of diagonal

and linear positioning measurements, followed by discussions about the logic used to determine which logs

should be adjusted. As the walls get taller we were often repositioning logs using grunt methods (pounding with

the persuaders, prying with levers, using the crane to lift logs for easier pushing . . . you know what I mean).

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Figure 1: The shell in the yard. Plywood screwed to underside ofsill logs. The grid lines 16 from foundation edges are two sides of a

perfect rectangle. Yellow marks are the edge marks where grid

lines touch waney edges of sill logs.

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While four-walled buildings with no interruptions in the continuity of the first round logs

are relatively simple to orient, multi-wall shells, and shells with discontinuous sill logs are a

different animal.

It was not unusual for us to spend 2 to 4 hours setting the first round and often we

were still bewildered by a measurement that just wasnt right. While our buildings would

always return to their natural and happy state (something I call the logulus of elasticity)

the process brings some mental and physical stress.

More recently, we have been able to relieve much of the stress and reduce the timeneeded to set the first round. The process we now use is to establish a perfect rectangle

inside a 4-wall shell (and, in more complex designs, a grid of rectangular lines), and

then we make measurements from our ideal grid to points on the waney edges of the

sill logs. When its time to reassemble, we draw the same perfect rectangle, or grid of

rectangular lines, on the subfloor, and then measure out from the grid to mark the edge

points on the floor. Then we place the sill logs so their edge points touch the edge points

we marked on the subfloor.

In more detail, heres what we are doing. After a shell is complete in our yard, and is

ready for dismantling, we screw pieces of plywood to the underside of the log sills in

each corner (Figure 1). For the first marks that we draw on the plywood, we use the

foundation line of the temporary foundation (stumps) of one wall (usually the longest

straight wall) and make a mark on the plywood at each corner that is 16 (40cm) fromthis foundation line. (You might use a different number depending on whether your logs

are bigger or smaller than ours, but choose a number, and stick with it for each shell.)

From these marks we then measure across to the plywood corner of all walls that are

parallel to our starting wall. The measurement will be the true (design) foundation

width less 32. (32 because we have measured in 16 from the true foundation line

of both walls.) Now we stretch a string line from plywood mark to plywood mark and

extend the line so it intersects the sill log wall that is perpendicular to the string. We mark

this point on the sill log (the yellow marks in Figure 1).

Repeat this process for the walls that are 90 to your starting wall: measure in 16

from the foundation line of your temporary foundation and mark that on the plywood;

repeat at the next corner; stretch a string through these two marks until the string touches

the adjacent log, and mark these points on the sill logs. Draw lines on the plywood

directly over where the string had been stretched. We now have our first corner reference

mark. So, at our starting corner, we have a piece of plywood with two lines; both lines are

16 from the temporary foundation edge of these two walls. Where the two lines intersect

on the plywood is a point that is 16 from both foundation lines on the underside of the

sill logs.

Now we measure along our first line (the long wall that we started with) the length

of the true (design) foundation minus 32. But do not mark 16 from the temporary

foundation in this corner, or any other corner. Instead, go into the office and figure out

the diagonal measurements of a rectangle that is 32 narrower and 32 shorter than the

design size of your foundation. Use these diagonal measurements to mark all the other

LogBuildingNewsFall 2013

Issue #78

Published four times a year 2013 International Log Builders

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Martin Slager

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Robert Chambers

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Clayton Petree

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both our members and the public.Our association has a mandate to

research, develop and share techniquesrelevant to the construction of superior

handcrafted log buildings.

Figure 2: Red

arrows show the

critical measurements

to locate the sill logs in

the right place on the

subfloor. One the left

it is 5-3/16 from the

grid line to edge mark.

On right it is 4-3/4.

Photo credit: Martin Slager (with

Robert Chambers)
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corners. This creates a perfect rectangle that is 32 smaller in width and 32 shorter in length than the design foundation, and is also as

close to perfect as we log builders get: its corners are 90, its walls are all the correct lengths (minus 32); and its parallel walls are actually

parallel.

Now, extend all the lines along the plywood surface and mark where the lines intersect the sill logs (in the photos these marks are the

short yellow lines).

We use the sides of this smaller, perfect rectangle that is inside our shell to take certain measurements. We measure from our marks on

the sill logs (the yellow marks) back to the line on the plywood that is parallel to these logs (red arrows in the Figure 2). In Figure 2, you

might be able to see that we have written these measurements on the sill logs: 4-3/4 for one log, and 5-3/16 for the other. So, now we

have a record of how far the actual edge of each sill log is from our perfect rectangle. Lets call these yellow marks our edge marks.Repeat this process in all corners, and make a record, a map really, of the grid and all these edge mark measurements.

When practical, we send a small crew the day before the shell arrives with the map to lay out the perfect rectangle on the subfloor,

otherwise we do it when we all arrive on site with the logs. First we snap chalklines of the perfect rectangle on the plywood subfloor. We

follow the same process that we did in our yardthat is, we start with the same long wall. We use diagonal measurements for the smaller

perfect rectangle grid to lay out all the other corners (Figure 3).

We dont measure 16 from the foundation on the parallel walls because the foundation will not be exactly the right size or shape. We

want our smaller perfect rectangle drawn on the subfloor, and we wont get that if we snap lines that are 16 in from every foundation

edgethat would just get us a smaller copy of our imperfect foundation.

Now, with our perfectrectangle grid snapped on the subfloor or slab, we carefully put each of the edge marks onto the grid lines we

have snapped. Of course, the edge marks are all a different distance from the perfect rectanglebecause they were all measured to unique,

waney shapes. Use your map to get them all correctin this example, 4-3/4 and 5-3/16 (Figure 3).

Back in the yard, the

plywood corners are

removed from the sill logs

as we unstack the shell for

transport. Once we know

how far each of the unique

edge marks is from our

perfect rectangle grid,

then we dont need the

plywood.

The logs arrive at the

foundation. Now we areready to set the sill logs.

Set the half logs onto the

subfloor or slab. Move

the sill logs so the edge

marks (the yellow marks)

on the logs touch the

edge marks youve drawn

on the floor (the blue marks in Figure 3). Now fly the other sill logs in. When the sill logs are aligned to the edge marks they should be in the

exact orientation they were in when they were taken off the temporary foundation. Of course we still rely on the traditional diagonal lines to

double check that all placements are accurate, but usually very little tweaking is needed.

The lines of the perfect rectangle grid on the floor also can be reference points to establish electrical chases to be drilled through the

sub floor. In your yard, after the electrical chases / holes have been drilled through a sill log, measure from each hole to the corner point on

the plywood. Measure back from the string line (one side of your perfect rectangle grid in your yard). Put all these positions on your map

(distance from corner and distance from string line x and y coordinates) and then you can map these onto the subfloor using the perfect

rectangle grid you have on your subfloor.

For electrical chases through the subfloor, we cut generous openings (taking care to not cut past the inside edge of the log). These cuts

are easy and safe, and permit us the benefit of avoiding cutting through floor joists. (By cutting away the plywood decking you can see

where the floor joists are, and so you avoid cutting or drilling into the joists.) You also avoid the cirque du soleil act of standing on the sill

log leaning precariously out past the foundation while drilling with a two-inch bit and probably into subfloor framing loaded with all sort of

nasties to ruin your bit (and your wrists).

While establishing the perfect rectangle grid does require extra effort, in my view it is worth it because the first round of logs is fast to

position, and is in the right place. Not only is there a respectable savings in time, but accuracy is high, and stress is lower, too.

Figure 3: Subfloor

deck of the house.

Grid lines have been

snapped to create

the same perfect

rectangle we had in

our yard. Having the

grid lines allows us to

measure along the grid

lines to re-establish the

edge marks. When we

set the sill logs down,the yellow marks in

figure 2 will touch the

blue marks in figure 3.

Photo credit: Martin Slager (with

Robert Chambers)


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Ed Levin, 1947-2013

Timber frame revival pioneer in the 1970s, careful craftsman,

lay engineer, exacting frame designer, a principal founder of the

Guild, and early adopter

of CAD, Ed introduced

colleagues to the medieval

roots of western timberframe design and readers

of the Guild journal to

(for instance) compound

roof joinery, French scribe

layout, and finite element

analysis. . . . he became

a timber framers timber

framer for 20 years, solving

countless design and

joinery questions for other

craftsmen. Ken Rower

I lost a great friend and true collaborator. We have two

ongoing projects [that Ed worked on], and I am happy to keep

him around in spirit for a little while longer.... Ed Shure

I met Ed in the early 1990s and again at our Yellowstone

conference in 1993, where he taught roof geometry to many of

us. And we were part of a team that went to St Petersburg, Russia

for a volunteer project that year. Every time Ed and I worked

together, most recently at this summers TFG conference, I came

away wanting to see more of him.

Ed always found an opportunity to reflect on meaning, andshare the bigger perspective. While I had my head down, focussed

on the task at hand, Ed was also considering something far more

important: the humanity of what we are doing.

Robert W. Chambers

What a wonderful and richly growing experience it was for

me to have known and worked with this multitalented and

multifaceted man. Like you, I am drawn back to early days: my

first Guild conference in 87 at Mt. Hood - who was this East

Coast giant who flitted from arcane topic to topic with such

ease and fun, and funny asides? I recall my notes being illegiblescrawls as I tried, quite unsuccessfully, to keep up, to say nothing

of comprehend. Fortunately for me the elements of time and

exposure brought the experience of friendship. Tom Hahney

Ken Rowers words appear here courtesy of the Timber

Framers Guild and Scantlings 181, newsletter of the TFG.

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By Clayton Petree

As a craft, the log home building trade has many long-held

traditions, most developed for very good reasons. Over time,

technology has changed how log homes are built allowing for

more precision and quicker builds. Chainsaws, cranes, and

other mechanization have all had a positive impact because they

increased productivity and safety.

Another modern tool helping log home builders increase

productivity and potentially adding an additional income stream

is the portable band sawmill. This type of sawmill is safe, easy

to use, relatively inexpensive, and highly accurate factors

accounting for increasingly widespread use of the tool by the

industry.

The portable band saw mills most often used by log homebuilders are on a wheeled trailer so they can be towed to any

location. Most are gas- or diesel-powered, though if the mill will

be used in only one location, then an electric motor is possible.

Some are fully manual walk-along models, and others are

hydraulically operated log lifter/turners with stationary controls.

Bed extenders are common for cutting long logs, and beds

longer than 40-feet (12m) are common.

Modern bandsaw mills use either a thin kerf blade or a very

thin kerf blade. Kerf is the thickness of cut the blade makes as

it passes through wood. The thicker the kerf, the more sawdust

produced. A traditional circle sawmill typically has a kerf

1/4th inch (6mm) or more and produces lumber that requires

additional processing (sizing or planing) prior to use. Very thin

kerf band saws remove as little as 1/10th of one inch (2.5mm)

to produce smooth and consistent lumber that may be used

without secondary processing.Thin-kerf bandsaws produce more useable lumber from

each log, increasing productivity and profitability. In addition,

bandsaw mills are much safer than a standard circle saw mill

when re-milling salvaged or urban wood that may contain nails,

glass, or wire. When the operator hits something, a band blade

gets dull, but a circle saw can fly apart, potentially sending

dangerous fragments of teeth flying.

ILBA member Mark Lukcik of Lukciks Log Homes has been

crafting Scandinavian full scribe log homes since 1987. He says

that for many people, a prefab milled kit home is often a popular

choice, but as a builder, Mark has chosen to focus his business on

designing and building custom homes because, he says, I enjoythe aspect of starting from a tree on the stump to the end result

of a one-of-a-kind house. Mark has found that his customers

have been happy to pay for a unique, handmade structure.

Mark gets his logs from multiple sources, always trying to use

trees that might otherwise be wasted. I like my homes to have

a lot of the natural characteristics. referring to the difference

between what he builds and the uniform look of a milled log home.

For many years, Mark used a chainsaw cutting-guide he

developed to mill flats on his base starter sill logs and purlins,

but, according to Mark, using the guide was very slow and

dangerous. Wanting to improve safety and productioncapacity without sacrificing quality, Lukcik looked for alternatives.

He ended up with a WM LT15 band saw mill with 60 (18m) of

bed extension. Perhaps most important, Mark notes that the mill

is more accurate, productive and safe, than other technologies

commonly in use today.

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of ILBA, started out in the family construction business. Over

time, he became frustrated with the boom and bust cycle

associated with conventional home building and turned, for a

number of years, to marketing log homes built by another firm.

David decided he would build his own log homes with a focus

on high quality and customer service. David explains, We say

what we do, and do what we say. When you do that youll have

plenty of work because word gets out fast when you have goodcustomer service.

Part of Southwest Log Homes commitment to quality and

customer service is drying and treating all of their own logs.

David uses logs that have been treated with a borate salt solution

with sapstain preventative, then dried in their kiln. David

says, We use dried logs because it reduces checking. David

continues, It can be difficult to get the customer to understand

they need to take care of the logs. Our treatment works very

well and protects the logs for at least 6-7 years.

Not happy with the high price of having logs milled for his

needs, an associate of Davids suggested he buy his own mill.After looking around at the various options, David ended up

buying a used WM LT-30 mill. I have a 20 bed extender

which allows me to mill up to 40 logs with no splicing, David

explains. Typically, the mill is used to cut the starting, eave,

and purlin logs because of the accuracy and ease the band saw

mill provides. In addition, the versatility of the portable band

sawmill has allowed Southwest to actively benefit from the

increasing popularity of hybrid log homes in the companys

market area because Southwest can quickly and easily mill their

own material.

Southwest Log Homes also uses their mill to make custom

lumber, timbers and other products desired by the firms

customers. For their market, Nobody wants conventional

lumber anymore, David explains. They want their home to

look rustic so we use our scrap material to make rough sawn

lumber for use inside the homes. David says that they have

had tremendous results custom making mantels, counters, and

other interior parts from unique or difficult to obtain wood

such as burled mesquite. When cutting expensive or difficultto acquire wood such as Antique Long Leaf Pine, the very thin

kerf blade produces as much as 30% more lumber than a circle

saw, or an Alaskan chainsaw mill can. The efficiency translates

directly into higher profits.

David Barfield says, take care of your customer and youll

always have a list of references so potential customers can check

on your previous work. Mark Lukcik says about his choice,

Thats the way we like to build and thats why we refer to our

customers by name, not number.

Getting the most from your millBy Clayton Petree

For log home builders already using a mill, there are several tips you should take to get the best results.

First, always use the appropriate blade for the job and location. Simon Petree of Greenleaf Forest Products located in Northwest

Washington State says, Around here, the wood is hard compared to the same species growing in Oregon, so I use a different blade.

Typically your blade or saw dealer can help you pick the best blade for a particular job. Bark is also tough on blades. Fully debarking the

log before sawing will remove the mud and grit and keep your blades in much better condition.

Second, for a good cut and long blade life, Simon emphasizes how important it is to change the blade before it becomes too dull. When

cutting with a dulled blade, you will get a poor cut and the blade can quickly overheatan overheated blade may only be good for a

couple of sharpenings while a blade that is changed out before it heats up can be resharpened up to 10 times before it is spent.

Simon sharpens his own blades saying, I was spending too much money on sharpening so I decided to give it a try. Sharpening

equipment has come a long ways, so dont be afraid of it, its easier than ever. Grinding wheels should be pre-profiled for your blade

specs and the ability to dual set means its quick, too.

Simon advises that if there is one adjustment that makes the biggest difference for accurate sawing: blade rollers. Blade rollers must

be adjusted carefully to manufacturer spec. Simon recalls a friend that recently purchased a mill and was frustrated because even with all

new equipment, he wasnt getting a good cut and thought he had a bad blade. But after carefully adjusting the rollers to the proper spec,

everything worked perfectly.

If you are using what is called a 4-post mill, ensure that you have everything as level as possible to get the best cut. If you have a

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Keeping Tabs on the MillBy Martin Slager

I was frustrated by how awkward it can be to set logs on our sawmill to make predetermined cuts. Logs are sometimes bent or

bowed, and are always tapered and have knots and so they do not sit comfortably on the straight and flat bed of a mill. And one

end of the log always has to be raised so the desired cut is parallel to the sawmill bed. That frustration led me to the tab solution.

First, draw the cut-lines on the

logs ends for the flat that you want

to make. The cut-lines are laid-outby the method you are using now.

Then, another line (tab line) is

drawn parallel to the cut-lines. The

tab line is drawn an equal distance

from the actual cut-line at both

ends (for example, 8 down from

the cut line at both ends).

The tabs themselves are a

matching pair of 14 (36cm) tall

rectangular pieces of (20mm) plywood about

18 (46cm) wide. (Note that you might want a

pair of plywood tabs that are taller than 14 or

shorter than 14 depending upon the diameter

of the logs you are using, and the position of the

flat on the log.) The tab lines must be located so

that the bottom of the plywood tab will be below

the lower surface of the log (so the log doesnt

touch the sawmill bed).

We Oly-screw the tabs onto the logs ends (we

like 2- (65mm) Olympic log fasteners or similar). The heavier the log, the more screws we use. The log is then placed on plywood

beds that sit on the mills cross supports. The tabs position the logs heights at both ends so that the flat we are about to cut is parallel

with the saw rails.

If a log end will be visible, then we make sure the log is a few inches longer than its final length, so we can trim the end after the flator flats are cut, to remove the screw holes.

Plywood tabscrewed to the log

end at the tab

line. Red arrow is

cut line; blue arrow

is tab line.

Photo credit: Martin Slager

Both ends of the log have a plywood tab.

The tabs rest on plywood tables that sit on the

sawmill rails. The logs cut lines are now parallel

to the saw bed.



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40th Anniversary Notes from Two FoundersIn honor of the ILBA 40th Anniversary, Ann sent laser-engraved pen and pencil sets to our FoundersWe received nice thank-you notes from Ed and from Allan:

I have always maintained that the best and most impressive log structures ever built are being built today. This is a compliment to

those builders out there that continue to make changes and improvements to the craft. Of course I wish you and this great organization

continued success into the future . . . thank you once again for the great gift that I shall treasure.

Respectfully, Ed Campbell

Very pleasant surprise to get the pen and pencil set from the association - I will try to put them to good use. I have been trying to do

some writing for a while now but it is too easy to find an excuse to put it off - maybe this will help.

But the sun is shining and the grass is green and I have so many people that I can think of with joy and with all of you at the top of

the list!!!

Much love, Allan

2014 Conference in British ColumbiaBC-LTBIA Will be Co-host

We will return to beautiful Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort on Vancouver Island for our 41st annual conference: March 27 to 30, 2014.

All ILBA members were asked to vote for one of three great venues we were actively considering: Mont Tremblant (Quebec),

Thunder Bay (Ontario), and Vancouver Island. The British Columbia location swept the ILBA voting as the heavy favorite.

And we are pleased to announce that our co-hosts for this conference will be the British Columbia Log and Timber Builders Industry

Association (BC-LTBIA). We are excited to be bringing our Associations together for their 2014 Conference and AGMs states Daniel

Depoe, President of

the BC-LTBIA. By

meeting together

we expect to have

a much larger

turnout of builders

and increased

participation by the

industry suppliers

and sponsors.

Our organizations have many members and suppliers in common, and

by bringing us together we all get the benefit of a higher-quality conference

program, and suppliers to our industry get access to more log home and

timber frame companies, says Robert Chambers, President of the ILBA.

Over recent years, many members and industry suppliers have had to choose

between both organizations to attend one or the others annual conference.

Both the BC-LTBIA and the ILBA are aware of the challenges that the industry

has faced and believe that coming together for a joint conference will be a positive event for our Associations, our members, andindustry supplier sponsors.

There will be a full schedule of useful and informative sessions, and planning is underway for a couple of all-day pre-conference

courses a classroom session with a business/marketing theme; and an outdoors hands-on course, too. And, Josh Littler is already

making plans for the return of the Log Builder Games!

The schedule, sponsorship opportunities and registration details will be sent out by both the ILBA and the BC-LTBIA in the coming

months. In the meantime, mark your calendar to attend your 2014 Conference and AGM March 27, 2014 to March 30, 2014 at the

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1) Lateral Depth GaugeWe cut shallow lateral grooves to ensure the P-gasket we use has optimum compression.

The gasket must be properly compressed, of course, to keep water and air from getting into

the groove. It can be a fine balance between too shallow and too deep, between leaks andhang-ups, and we sure improve our chances with this lateral groove depth gauge.

The depth gauge is a piece of plywood (18 diameter) and has 4 arcs shaped around the

circumference, each arc about 10 long and has diameters of 12, 14, 16 and 18. I use

10 for the length of each arc because thats wider than the widest groove that we would

cut. I decided to use two inch (50mm) increments for the gauge as it allowed me to include

the broadest range of radiuss on a single gauge. (And the difference between 1 (25mm)

increments is too small to justify including them.)

I decide which radius to use by measuring one end of the log below (this determines the

minimum or maximum starting gauge depth) and then I switch the gauge radius at every

15 (4.6m) of groove length. If the tip end of the log

being fitted to has a diameter of 12, I would use the12 arc to measure the lateral groove at the butt-end of

the log we are working on (which will sit on the tip-end

of the log below).

Assuming 1 (25mm) of taper for every 10-feet (3m) of log length, I would use this initial

gauge for 15 of length, then move up to the next increment on the gauge. (As stated earlier,

and because there is a reasonable level of tolerance between too shallow and too deep, using the

12 and 14 gauge along the groove that is being fitted to a 13 log usually provides satisfactory

results.

Your gauge should be sized according to the maximum butt diameter and the minimum tip

diameter of the logs that you use. This is a useful and simple jig that enables us to keep our laterals

at a minimum depth with minimal fuss and bother.

2) Small is BeautifulAs much as I enjoy using an edge tool to work to my final scribe lines, I have succumbed

to the temptation of using a power grinder. It is versatile, fast and does not need to be

sharpened. One of my employees customized his grinding disk and backing pad to a 3-1/2

diameter making it even more user-friendly for manoeuvring along lateral and notch scribe

lines. He uses tin snips to trim the standard 4 (100mm) grinding discs down to 3-1/2

(90mm).

3) Big is Beautiful, tooWe discovered another fine innovation some years ago after one of my employees

returned from a stint working with another builder. We take a seven-inch (180mm)

grinder and use a metal or concrete-cutting disk as a backing pad for a 7-inch 24- or 36-grit grinding disc. By grinding the fastening nut to a lower profile you can lay the disc flat on a flat surface with no interfering center

projection. This makes it easier to be accurate and fast when flattening large end-grain and cross-grain surfaces.

Please in mind that neither of these grinder adaptations are approved by any regulatory and/or testing agencies . . . and do pose

serious risks to potential users.

4) Keep In TouchWe got hooked on using two-way radios after a stint on a Disney World construction site 13 years ago. Being able to communicate

with key employees instantly and, vice versa, having staff able to communicate with management if questions and/or problems arise

was a big time-saver, and effective communications tool. It is especially useful on moves and re-assembly jobs where, as we all know,

we have to shout to be heard above crane noise or at a distance.

TechTalk T I P S A N D T O O L S

Four great ideasfrom Martin Slager:

Groove depth gauge in use - at

this location, the log below this

log is about 14 in diameter.


Plywood depth gauge

with 4 different diameters


4 sander/grinder cut down to

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Robrt SavignacRobrt is a longtime proponent of our trade, and has served on the Board of the CLBA, and

was Executive Director of the ILBA for several years. He also co-chaired the ICC committee thatdeveloped the log construction code ICC-400. Robrt is fully bilingual in French and English, and

feels that this will be an asset for the ILBA.

He is currently involved in developing yet another log builders association in Quebec, where

compliance to energy performance guidelines are threatening the industry . . . . as it is for us all.

Robrt teaches log construction at every level, and I relish those opportunities in sharing, where

I often learn as much as I teach! His log building and teaching business, Arbor Vitae, literally

means: tree of life, which he says encourages him to make efficient use of our precious forest

resource because it embodies centuries of energy captured from the sun and soil.

Ray KingRay has been a member of the ILBA about 9 years, and has more than 28 years of log home

experience. A good portion of those years were in the field working with clients and contractorserecting log homes in other countries. He was a partner in 1867 Confederation Log Homes, and is

now the principle owner of Discovery Dream Homes in Ontario.

Ray says, Over the years I have had the pleasure to work with many log home enthusiasts

on many levels. From walking onto the property and working on design, to hands on with the

manufacturing and helping lay on the last log. I never forget how lucky I am to be able to have

chosen this career.

ILBA ElectionsFour elected to the ILBA Board by Acclamation

Ray King, Robrt Savignac, Robert Chambers and Martin Slager have been elected to the 2014 ILBA Board.

The ILBA Board had four vacancies for the upcoming year, and received four nominations from people seeking to serve. Ann

contacted the BC Society Act office at the Ministry of Finance (the BC Society Act governs our operation as a BC-incorporated non

profit). They advised that because all four nominees would be become Directors there was no need for ballots or an election, and thatall four have won by acclamation.

The terms of Earl Laverty and Konrad Gallei expire at the end of 2013. We thank Konrad

and Earl for their long service on behalf of the ILBA. As well as serving as Vice President,

Earl was instrumental in helping to organize conferences, and in particular our great

Niagara Falls AGM. Thanks, guys!

Martin and Robert have been re-elected and will be serving their second terms. Most of

us know them already, but lets meet our two new Directors:

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Tools; peavies; cant hooks; lifting tongs; log dogs & cleats; log horses; waterstones; Diamond whetstones; NORTHWEST calipers, tenon cutters & long augerbits; ship augers; chainsaw mills & attachments; MAKITA & MAFELL planers, saws& chain mortisers; MACKIE log building books & videos.

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1999 Heartwood Band Sawmill Model 310 Electric Neverbeen used; 6 Double-Cut (cutting travel speed up to 3 feet persecond forward or reverse). Will require 600 Volt 3 Phase Poweror motor exchange. The only noticeable noise this mill makes is

the actual blade cutting through wood. Eighty-eight feet of track;operator travels with mill head along track. Numerous track-mounted hydraulic log handing systems and full programmablecomputer controlled set works. (We purchased 2 and only set oneup for use.) Purchased in 1999, replacement value of this unittoday is over $130,000 Canadian. Asking $65,000.00 Canadian,will require some site preparation and assembly. To compare thisto any of the small bandsaws is like comparing a hi-way tractor/trailer to a go-cart, this is a serious production mill. We oftencan go three weeks between bandsaw blade sharpenings! Pleasearrange for an appointment to see the twin unit in operation.Link to this model at Heartwood Saw: http://www.heartwoodsaw.com/Model_310.html. Email to [email protected] toll free 1-877-932-3992 Lloyd Beckedorf,Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc.

Logworks Helper Pricing program specially written for fastand accurate takeoffs and quotes of log home shells. You cancustomize it for the pricing methods and preferences youcurrently use. Note: you must own a copy of Microsoft Excel torun Logworks Helper. Developed by Dai Ona with help from JohnBoys. Contact Ann at the ILBA offices for sales and enquiries.CDN $500.

Many old and out of print log building books and magazines.Some new include: 2 cartons of The Millenium Issue of Log HomeGuide for Builders and Buyers. The last copies of Building TheChateau Montbello, both hard and soft cover. Several new DanMilnes handbook of Canadian Log Building. Original copies of VicJanzens book, Your Log House. There is also Energy Economicsand Thermal Performance of Log Houses. Some are used andsome are new and in mint condition. Prices vary. There are alsomany old books regarding log building and forestry. Many are out

of print and some are in Swedish and other languages.

I also have sets of the Mackie Mags. There are too many to list.

I was thinking of doing a website to sell these items, but it takestime for the old Ma Logs to do things these days.

I can be reached on the land line 352-236-2807 OR BY [email protected], my address is DORIS MUIR,5701 SW 64 Lane Rd, Ocala, FL 34474 USA

Northern White Pine Building Logsavailable in most sizes andlengths. Winter Cut from Quebec. Please contact: Select Log,Fred Temperton, 2899 Stella, Rawdon J0K 1S0.

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HELP WANTED

Experienced full-scribe log builder wantedfor year round, full-time work. Big WhitePine logs. Good working conditions,minimal travel, good pay and benefits.Rural and beautiful Northern Vermont nearConnecticut River and White Mountainsof New Hampshire. 3 hours from Boston,Montreal and coast of Maine. Outdoorsoriented person with good woodworking andmath skills. To apply send or email resumeand references. The Wooden House Co., Ltd.,3714 North Road, S. Ryegate, Vermont toNewbury, Vermont 05051.Phone: 802-429-2490,email: [email protected]

John Devries Log Homes,a small upscalecompany operating in Rural Eastern Ontariosince 1976 seeks an experienced log crafterpreferably with hands on supervisoryexperience that can read plans and manageprojects. We foster a dynamic, creative,solution oriented work environment that

emphasizes quality while attempting notto sacrifice productivity (that elusive logbuilders Holy Grail) in a structured but

fun atmosphere. (At least we think its fun)It would be helpful (but not required) ifapplicant has timber framing experience aswell. Salary dependent on experience. Plentyof lakes, great fishing, hunting and otheroutdoor recreation. 2 hours to Toronto orOttawa (for some serious city fun) Call toMartin or Martin to discuss at 613-478-6830or e-mail [email protected]

Log Builder/Timber Framer.We are seekingto fill a position requiring the following skills:Timber Framer; must have 4 year journey-

man certificate in the European Tradition(Zimmerman), or equivalent in experience.Log Building: mastery of scribed, post andbeam and dovetail log construction.

Other Assets: working knowledge of CLT(Cross Laminated Timber) Technology, roofmath and roof layout for the purpose ofmassive log to log and timber to timberconnections and joinery. Experience withhand and power tools; including chainsaw,planers, routers. Valid drivers license.

Must be able to read plans, workindependently as well as integrate with ourexisting team. Computer drafting skills are anasset but not required. Hourly pay: $20.00 $24.00 hr commensurate with skills.

Our company is located in Merritt BC.To apply: [email protected]

Legendary Logcrafters Limitedis a hand-crafted log home producer in CollingwoodOntario. Due to a consistent annual growth,our company is adding multiple positions

from apprenticeships to experienced loghome builders. Legendary offers highlycompetitive wages and a very structuredwork environment. Please email resume [email protected]

fax 705-444-6675 or call 705-444-0400.

HELP WANTED

Confort Nature is looking for anexperienced log builder who will be incharge of production.As a hands-on teamleader, he will be responsible of log shellconstruction from blueprint reading toquality management. As a small companylooking to develop and always get better,we will give a lot of place to your ideasand techniques. We are located in Quebec,100km north of Montreal, in the beautifulregion of Lanaudire, next to Saint-Donatand Mont-Tremblant Park, nearby lakes andmountains. Lets build something together!Please contact us via email [email protected] 1-877-424-3525.

Log Builder Required in Scotland.Weseek to employ a log builder to assist withbuilding fully scribed and Post and Beam LogHomes in the Scottish Borders.

Applicants should have a minimum of threeyears experience in building Full Scribe LogHomes using the over scribe technique, andPost and Beam Log Homes. The applicantshould also be able to work from plans, workunsupervised, and holds either a British or EUpassport or a UK working Visa. Wages to bediscussed depending on experience.Please contact John via e-mail:[email protected]

Draftsman with Dietrichs CAD experience.Must have full working knowledge of theDietrichs Program, and hands on experiencein wood engineering and/or massive log andtimber joinery. Wages - 21.00 to 24.00 perhour - please e-mail applications to:Nicola LogWorks, attention: John Boys.

[email protected]

West Coast Restoration LLC is looking fora couple of people to do log work. Weare bidding on a job that will consist of upto 200 feet of half and full log replacement.If your interested please contact us [email protected] be willing to travel and be proficient inrepair work. We are located in WashingtonState.

Big Foot Manufacturing Inc. in TappenBritish Columbia is looking to hire aqualified Timber Framer with CNCexperience.We are currently expanding ourproduct lines now that we are entering theNorth American market. The ideal candidatewill be a journeyman Timber Framer who hasexperience operating a Hundegger k2. Thisperson will be responsible for processing and

fitting final pieces and may be required to dosome on-site erection.Please email resums in confidence to:[email protected] deliver them inperson to: Big Foot Manufacturing,3380 Ford Road, Tappen B.C.

HELP WANTED

Experienced quality oriented log buildersneeded.Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc.is looking for experienced hands on logbuilders capable of reading plans includingcrew organizational skills that would enjoyinteresting projects to work on in the Calgaryarea, in Cochrane Alberta. Earnings based onattitude and experience. We have been busy

year round.Please call Lloyd at: 1-877-932-3992 toll freeor email: [email protected]

WORK WANTED

Looking for work in the northwest.I have 23 years of professional full-scribe logbuilding experience. I am only available forshort term temporary work, labor fine also.Patrick Dalton (907) [email protected] websitewww.daltonlogshells.com

WANTED

A set of Gearhead Scribers.Please contact:Leo Scales [email protected].

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LOG BUILDING COURSES

Log Building Course in New ZealandThe Log Builders Association of New Zealandis offering a Log Building course early 2014.The course will be run in association withNatural Log Homes, Geraldine, South Island,New Zealand.

Be in quick, enrolments close Nov. 25th,2013. For more information and to register

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Island School of Building Arts3199 Coast Road, Gabriola, BC.Tel: 250.247.8922. www.isba.ca

2014 Courses:Log Building:

June 2 - 27 and September 1 - 26Timber Frame Post and Beam:April 7 - May 2 andSeptember 29 - October 24Timber Frame Bents:May 5 - 30 and October 27 - November 21

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Great Lakes School of Log Building1350 Snowshoe Trail, Isabella, MN 55607218-365-2126 phone 218-365-2335 [email protected]

Teaching the craft of log building in northern

Minnesota to owner-builders for 38 years,with special emphasis on personal safetyand environmental sustainability. Coursesare designed for all skill levels, and men andwomen of all ages are invited to participate.

Course Schedule and Rates 2014 (Nocharge for lodging in school cabins)

Basics of Log ConstructionApril 16-25 (10-day)......................................$1,150 USD

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Introduction to StoneworkJune 22-26 (5-day).........................................$600

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Special Rates

Couples or friends on log course only:$1,100. each.

Graduates taking refresher log course: $300.lodging & facilities charge only.

People attending a course together canshare many required tools. Couples will beprovided with their own cabin on a first-come basis.

Any additions to the above schedule,including specialized courses for graduates,

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