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Alina carves dowels (1x12inch) to fasten the loose ends of the logs at the window openings. |
Alina carves dowels (1x12inch) to fasten the loose ends of the logs at the window openings. |
At the western wall was it now time to use the new, portable scaffold that I developed. I need only 8 screws to put it up. |
At the western wall was it now time to use the new, portable scaffold that I developed. I need only 8 screws to put it up. |
Not only that I can walk on a flat surface for the first time here, as well I am able to work in an upright position. |
Not only that I can walk on a flat surface for the first time here, as well I am able to work in an upright position. |
From now on I'm strictly working at the western side of the house. That way I hope that I may avoid to relocate the crane. |
From now on I'm strictly working at the western side of the house. That way I hope that I may avoid to relocate the crane. |
At the side entrance I needed to put in a long and undivided log to stabilize the whole wall. The waste middle part will be cut out not before the wall is completely built up. |
At the side entrance I needed to put in a long and undivided log to stabilize the whole wall. The waste middle part will be cut out not before the wall is completely built up. |
Here I drill the 1inch hole for the threaded rods. In the end they will be screwed through the whole wall and prevent it from tipping over. |
Here I drill the 1inch hole for the threaded rods. In the end they will be screwed through the whole wall and prevent it from tipping over. |
Begining of the 8th row at the living room's western wall. Meanwhile, I'm 9ft above ground here. |
Begining of the 8th row at the living room's western wall. Meanwhile, I'm 9ft above ground here. |
Cutting the saddles in airy heights - it's the only way to exactly complete the erased scribe line again. |
Cutting the saddles in airy heights - it's the only way to exactly complete the erased scribe line again. |
Since the scaffold dictates the working height it's much more convinient to scribe. |
Since the scaffold dictates the working height it's much more convinient to scribe. |
Pia assumes the task to sand the saddles. Even she feels reasonably well on the scaffold. |
Pia assumes the task to sand the saddles. Even she feels reasonably well on the scaffold. |
The whole west side of the house has won significantly in stability due to the long log. |
The whole west side of the house has won significantly in stability due to the long log. |
The inside flyouts are gaining a little more length each round so that the living room's gallery girder later has to span less distance between the walls. |
The inside flyouts are gaining a little more length each round so that the living room's gallery girder later has to span less distance between the walls. |
Meanwhile,the 9th row is up at the west side. Around 3/4 of the final wall height is already achieved. |
Meanwhile,the 9th row is up at the west side. Around 3/4 of the final wall height is already achieved. |
Here I work at the most important and sensitive cuts of the logs along the scribe line. A failure that occurs now, means: The effort of the passed hours are to no avail. |
Here I work at the most important and sensitive cuts of the logs along the scribe line. A failure that occurs now, means: The effort of the passed hours are to no avail. |
Even a bowed log like this finds its place in the house. That's what makes a loghouse in particular unique. |
Even a bowed log like this finds its place in the house. That's what makes a loghouse in particular unique. |
Last work step prior to put up the log: smoothing the saddles with the small chainsaw. |
Last work step prior to put up the log: smoothing the saddles with the small chainsaw. |
Alina unfolds completely in her new function as crane operator. Here, she moves the boom with the two rope hoists to its next position. |
Alina unfolds completely in her new function as crane operator. Here, she moves the boom with the two rope hoists to its next position. |
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