Small log cabin

[Kingcha]

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
 

�  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. 
Matt

[Daburner87]

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?

[Kingcha]

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?

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  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 

  

   No plans to sell the log cabin, but for the right price who knows.

Matt

[Jeff]

I miss your bread.

[Magicman]

Funny, I was just thinking the exact same thing.  A cook shack with an oven. 

[Kingcha]

I miss your bread.

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.