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With increasing height of the walls, it's easier to cut the "rough notches" while standing atop the logs. Absolute concentration is needed here. |
With increasing height of the walls, it's easier to cut the "rough notches" while standing atop the logs. Absolute concentration is needed here. |
So far it is very well managed, to keep the wall height levelled overall. The different log diameters don't make this that simple. |
So far it is very well managed, to keep the wall height levelled overall. The different log diameters do not make this that simple. |
Ein riesiger Riss zieht sich durch das Protokoll. Ich wähle die Position in einer Weise, dass das Gewicht des Holzes über die Verlegung, bringt genügend Druck darauf, dass das Stück nicht auseinander fallen. |
A huge crack runs through the log. I choosed the position in a way , that the weight of the wood laying above, puts enough pressure on it, that the chunk cant't fall apart. |
After completion of the third round you can see very well, where later in the living room the floor-to-ceiling windows will be. |
After completion of the third round you can see very well, where later in the living room the floor-to-ceiling windows will be. |
Die letzten beiden Stücke für die dritte Runde finden ihren Platz in der Wand mit der Nebentür. Die überstehenden Stammenden verleihen dem Haus seinen Charakter. |
The last two pieces find its place in the wall with the side-door. The flyouts giving character to the house. |
Start of the fourth round at the west side. At the far end you can see well the "Butterfly" helper. |
Start of the fourth round at the west side. At the far end you can see well the "Butterfly" helper. |
It continues with the east side of the bathroom. One of the most beautiful cedar trees is set here. It's good to work with the cedar shortly after felling, because they don't sap as much as other trees. |
It continues with the east side of the bathroom. One of the most beautiful cedar trees is set here. It's good to work with the cedar shortly after felling, because they don't sap as much as other trees. |
The 24 ft long cedar log on the west side is pretty much twisted, but fits perfectly there. |
The 24 ft long cedar log on the west side is pretty much twisted, but fits perfectly there. |
A very special kind of shoulder has to be done next. It's called "lock notch" and... |
A very special kind of shoulder has to be done next. It's called "lock notch" and... |
... it is needed, if the remaining shoulder height is to thin to bring enough strenght into the notch. After setting, nothing's left to see of that special kind. |
... it is needed, if the remaining shoulder height is to thin to bring enough strenght into the notch. After setting, nothing's left to see of that special kind. |
The staircase is a good example to display how levelled the house is growing. The difference in height over every opposite wall is less than 2 inches. |
The staircase is a good example to display how levelled the house is growing. The difference in height over every opposite wall is less than 2 inches. |
Precision work 4 ft above the ground. Under no circumstances the scribe line should be violated, otherwise the logs won't fit accurately anymore. |
Precision work 4 ft above the ground. Under no circumstances the scribe line should be violated, otherwise the logs won't fit accurately anymore. |
The bathroom with its three walls and floor joists. I decided - after a long consideration - to build all interior walls as drywall construction, to avoid static problems. |
The bathroom with its three walls and floor joists. I decided - after a long consideration - to build all interior walls as drywall construction, to avoid static problems. |
In the meantime, some of the walls have reached a height, that makes it difficult to look behind it. |
In the meantime, some of the walls have reached a height, that makes it difficult to look behind it. |
Prior to the next task - put up a corner post - I had to craft a wooden dowel. With axe and chisel - like in days of yore. |
Prior to the next task - put up a corner post - I had to craft a wooden dowel. With axe and chisel - like in days of yore. |
The single post at south east corner will later support the ceiling and roof above the entrance deck.
[Hidden behind the picture, the whole construction phase, shown in a quick slideshow!] |
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