I included a picture of this in a previous message and had comments so I though I'd start its own subject. One of the comments was that red pine logs bend like a banana. I have had problems with 4x4 twisting before and a little bending but not in just a few days. I have had good luck so far cutting these 3 side logs and even letting them sit for 2-4 days before installing them. I started just cutting one out of the smaller logs but have been getting 2 out of the bigger logs and that is the part that makes me nervous after reading comments. I am wondering if it makes a difference if they are from a very slow growing patch of pine that never got thinned. I am pretty sure these where planted at least 60 years ago. Well I decide to just move ahead and not worry. They are being attached with 3 screws and then adding 1/2 wood dowels in between. The whole structure is only 9x10.
I started this project last year and it got put on hold, but the original logs from last year have held up nicely hand have barely moved.
edit: I am cutting them 6 inches high as they sit and approx. 4 to 4-1/4 inches front to back depending on the looks of the log face.
Pictures from the log installed last year
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� As you can see they have held up well, i even put a level on them all the way around and spot on.
Pictures of some of the logs and of the cabins as it looks now.
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This project has been in my head for awhile and now that i have the logs I have decided to build it. Never did anything like this before so I am sure mistakes will be made, but that is how i learn best, Plus its now out of my head and in progress. ffcool
Matt
You mentioned 4x4's bending, but these look more like 4x6s? It is a cool project. Looks like a nice pressure treated base underneath. What's your planned use for the cabin?
Quote from: Daburner87 on May 03, 2025, 09:59:42 PMYou mentioned 4x4's bending, but these look more like 4x6s? It is a cool project. Looks like a nice pressure treated base underneath. What's your planned use for the cabin?
Opps I forgot to post the size, I will have to edit. I am cutting them 6 inches high as they sit and approx. 4 to 4-1/4 inches front to back depending on the looks of the log face. Yes i spent the money on good 4x6 pressure treated timbers for under it.
The use LOL I laugh because that is what all my friends ask me. I actually have no clue at this point. friends or family camping, for me if I need to get away from the wife.
Years ago i tore a travel trailer down to the frame and built it back to look like a caboose i just sold it last year :)
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No plans to sell the log cabin, but for the right price who knows.
Matt
I miss your bread. ffsmiley
Funny, I was just thinking the exact same thing. A cook shack with an oven. :wacky:
Quote from: Jeff on May 05, 2025, 08:17:23 AMI miss your bread. ffsmiley
Thank you.
When is the next party 😀
I am having a smoked pork party w/my bread at the end of the month if your interested.