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This year started again mid June and the preparation slowly grows into routine. Major acquisitions have also not planned or were not made before for this year. However, some news already wating for me...
2016 __ The westside half arises
A proper great helper is our newest family member. A Massey Ferguson 135 build 1982 tractor - freshly revamped by John. |
A proper great helper is our newest family member. A Massey Ferguson 135 build 1982 tractor - freshly revamped by John. |
And a Master Forge 4-burner gas grill was waiting on the trailer's deck, which opened up new dimensions of creature comforts. |
And a Master Forge 4-burner gas grill was waiting on the trailer's deck, which opened up new dimensions of creature comforts. |
The log house weathered the Winter well and the peeled logs at the log yard have already lost half of their weight. Initial work: checking, rebuilding and commissioning the crane. |
The log house weathered the Winter well and the peeled logs at the log yard have already lost half of their weight. Initial work: checking, rebuilding and commissioning the crane. |
Building starts straight off with the longest log in the yard. After removing the dried outer layer with the drawknife it laid out ready for scribing. |
Building starts straight off with the longest log in the yard. After removing the dried outer layer with the drawknife it laid out ready for scribing. |
Fortunately, I didn't forget anything the past 9 months and the first stem fits like a glove. |
Fortunately, I didn't forget anything the past 9 months and the first stem fits like a glove. |
The next log required a bit more dedication because of its two curves. |
The next log required a bit more dedication because of its two curves. |
The first two stems are up and give also confidence for the remaining labour. Even the working rhythm is still the same as the year before. |
The first two stems are up and give also confidence for the remaining labour. Even the working rhythm is still the same as the year before. |
The separated logs at the doors and later on at the windows, too are lined up in direction and height by using an old snapline. |
The separated logs at the doors and later on at the windows, too are lined up in direction and height by using an old snapline. |
The top level of the living room's western wall in the meantime is more than 6ft off of the ground. |
The top level of the living room's western wall in the meantime is more than 6ft off of the ground. |
Here I need to utilize the sawhorses and helper boards now to reach the required work height. |
Here I need to utilize the sawhorses and helper boards now to reach the required work height. |
The dried logs have gotten a dark brown, nearly black color over the past nine months. I moved my work space inside the building for now. |
The dried logs have gotten a dark brown, nearly black color over the past nine months. I moved my work space inside the building for now. |
After drawknifing the surface is nearly white, dry and smooth. |
After drawknifing the surface is nearly white, dry and smooth. |
Last year I found it an amazing idea to put the log yard inside the house - however, as it turned out now, I lose a lot of time rearranging the wood permanently till I got the appropriate log for the next work step. |
Last year I found it an amazing idea to put the log yard inside the house - however, as it turned out now, I lose a lot of time rearranging the wood permanently till I got the appropriate log for the next work step. |
The east side of the living room with its big opening where the padio door later will be. With more than 18ft it is the longest wall of the building. |
The east side of the living room with its big opening where the padio door later will be. With more than 18ft it is the longest wall of the building. |
Contrary to my prior plans I also raise the house's east side - so long till there will be no leeway to the downside for the boom anymore. |
Contrary to my prior plans I also raise the house's east side - so long till there will be no leeway to the downside for the boom anymore. |
One of the thickest logs is hovering above the wall and already sits with the tip inside the notched box at the doorframe post. |
One of the thickest logs is hovering above the wall and already sits with the tip inside the notched box at the doorframe post. |
Completely prepared log with the visible lateral groove and both saddle-notches prior to its settling. |
Completely prepared log with the visible lateral groove and both saddle-notches prior to its settling. |
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