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#11
Timber Framing/Log construction / Re: My timber frame build
Last post by Ljohnsaw - Yesterday at 09:41:15 PMA neighbor reported a burglary last week up there so my son and I flew up the hill to check things out at my place as well as others. Nothing seemed to have been touched.
There was a couple little banks of snow left. No winter damage this year 😁 A very tall dead pine that the woodpeckers had made some big holes in broke off midway up. The remaining will be much safer to drop.
Yesterday I took my mill head up and used the Ford to set it on the track. Hydraulics are nowhere near as smooth as the skytrac. But got her done. Installed a "gravity flush" RV toilet in my bathhouse. Want to see if I like those for the cabin. Much easier to winterize. My camp trailer pad was a bit sloped so moved 4 or 5 buckets of dirt.
Today up went the camper. Turns out there were a couple little dips on the "improved" pad that were not in sync on each side of the pad. So, by moving the trailer a little forward or back I was able to level without blocks!
I ran the well pump yesterday for a few hours and got a couple hundred gallons before a tree shaded the solar panel. When the sun came around, it didn't start back up. It didn't get hot, it's got power (through a Linear Current Booster) so not sure what's up. I think I have spare brushes if I can find them, so I'll try that Sunday or Monday.
Always something.
There was a couple little banks of snow left. No winter damage this year 😁 A very tall dead pine that the woodpeckers had made some big holes in broke off midway up. The remaining will be much safer to drop.
Yesterday I took my mill head up and used the Ford to set it on the track. Hydraulics are nowhere near as smooth as the skytrac. But got her done. Installed a "gravity flush" RV toilet in my bathhouse. Want to see if I like those for the cabin. Much easier to winterize. My camp trailer pad was a bit sloped so moved 4 or 5 buckets of dirt.
Today up went the camper. Turns out there were a couple little dips on the "improved" pad that were not in sync on each side of the pad. So, by moving the trailer a little forward or back I was able to level without blocks!
I ran the well pump yesterday for a few hours and got a couple hundred gallons before a tree shaded the solar panel. When the sun came around, it didn't start back up. It didn't get hot, it's got power (through a Linear Current Booster) so not sure what's up. I think I have spare brushes if I can find them, so I'll try that Sunday or Monday.
Always something.
#12
Forestry and Logging / Re: Log Prices?
Last post by Bradm - Yesterday at 08:48:39 PMShipping boxes mostly.
#13
Health and Safety / Re: myasthenia gravis
Last post by farmfromkansas - Yesterday at 07:45:47 PMGot a call from Dr Weiner today, he said there is no tumor on the thymus gland, but they found one on the pabcreas. Said that this is the best time to find it, when there are no symptoms. Wants to get something going next week.
#14
Firewood and Wood Heating / Re: The Daily Firewood Picture...
Last post by Corley5 - Yesterday at 05:45:30 PMDueling log trains this morning 
#15
Timber Framing/Log construction / Re: My timber frame toys
Last post by kikunak - Yesterday at 04:23:42 PMThe next idea was timber frame house in alpen chalet style (I know, that is is impossible, but I want to make disassembable model.
At first the frame:
Then I have added a balcony - every alpen chalet must have one
Then I tried different ways to make the wall with the windows.
The first idea was using dovetail joint to secure planking.
The is growing
Making of doors and windows
Installed balcony door:
The door and door frame:
Installed in the wall:
I tried to make scarf joint in the interior:
And some views of the entire house:
All composition with my first water well model.
The second water well model will be posted a little later.
P.S. More details:
At first the frame:
Then I have added a balcony - every alpen chalet must have one
Then I tried different ways to make the wall with the windows.
The first idea was using dovetail joint to secure planking.
The is growing
Making of doors and windows
Installed balcony door:
The door and door frame:
Installed in the wall:
I tried to make scarf joint in the interior:
And some views of the entire house:
All composition with my first water well model.
The second water well model will be posted a little later.
P.S. More details:
#16
Sawmills and Milling / Re: Has anyone purchased their...
Last post by woodman - Yesterday at 04:17:04 PMNew wm wide engine blue up after 14 hours getting a new engine
#17
Drying and Processing / Re: SHADE CLOTH FOR SOLAR KILN...
Last post by doc henderson - Yesterday at 04:14:53 PMthat helps. I assume the pictorial is exaggerated and not to scale regarding the amount of change in length.
#18
Drying and Processing / Re: SHADE CLOTH FOR SOLAR KILN...
Last post by jimF - Yesterday at 03:57:52 PMThe first figure shows both transverse (first small one) and longitudinal (two long ones) prongs test. We have only been talking about transverse, which is the enlarged sample. the second small sample in this figure is a core/surface MC test.
The second figure displays the first two slices if only four slices are to be cut.
A side note if you are comfortable with a bandsaw. The first figure displays a prong test finished. Notice that the top half of alternate sides on both prongs were removed. This is to allow the prongs of a very casehardened prong test to move their full potential. To achieve this:With the waste portion still in the center of the sample, rotate the sample back onto the side which was the face of the board. Cut about half way down the center. Then spin it onto it's corner going longitudinally, cut to the center or to the previous cut. You may have to use a screwdriver to snap the piece hanging on. Repeat on the second prong.
The second figure displays the first two slices if only four slices are to be cut.
A side note if you are comfortable with a bandsaw. The first figure displays a prong test finished. Notice that the top half of alternate sides on both prongs were removed. This is to allow the prongs of a very casehardened prong test to move their full potential. To achieve this:With the waste portion still in the center of the sample, rotate the sample back onto the side which was the face of the board. Cut about half way down the center. Then spin it onto it's corner going longitudinally, cut to the center or to the previous cut. You may have to use a screwdriver to snap the piece hanging on. Repeat on the second prong.
#19
Timber Framing/Log construction / Re: Stamped timbers
Last post by Magicman - Yesterday at 03:18:56 PMI saw mostly framing lumber but even then questions must be asked of the proper entities. I will not saw framing lumber intended for an residence until the customer signs my Sawing Contract which states:
1. County and City building permit requirements?
2. Lending institution requirements?
3. Does the blueprint specify/allow rough sawn lumber?
4. Will your insurance cover a dwelling built with rough sawn lumber?
5. Will your builder/carpenter build with rough sawn lumber?
The Sawing Contract is two part; the customer gets a copy and I retain my copy which is filed with his invoice.
1. County and City building permit requirements?
2. Lending institution requirements?
3. Does the blueprint specify/allow rough sawn lumber?
4. Will your insurance cover a dwelling built with rough sawn lumber?
5. Will your builder/carpenter build with rough sawn lumber?
The Sawing Contract is two part; the customer gets a copy and I retain my copy which is filed with his invoice.
#20
The Outdoor Board / Re: Dad's Boat, My boat
Last post by doc henderson - Yesterday at 03:13:00 PM
