List of Log building Films
01 Building with Logs: Introduction, Intent, Safety, Chainsaw, Fuel Mix, Starting Saw, Saw Maintenance
This introductory video outlines the general requirements and preparations for working on a log building. It emphasizes serious safety instructions, particularly chain saw safety. Introduction, Intent, Short course, Safety, Signals, Chainsaw, Fuel Mix, Starting saw, Saw maintenance.
02 Building with Logs: Tools and Terms, Cut & Shape, Equipment & Supplies, Terms, Notches, Log Terms
B. Allan Mackie demonstrates the necessary tools and explains log building terminology. Introduction, Cut & Shape, Equipment & Supplies, Terms, Notches, Log Terms, Credits
03 Building with Logs: Horse Start, Log Storage, Foundation, Level, Fist Logs
Preparation of building site and instructions for setting up pre-building site.Preparation of building site and instructions for setting up pre-building site. House Start, Books, Log Storage, Foundation, Level, Fist Logs.
04 Building with Logs: Basic Building, Practice Notch, Saddle Notch, Start Scribe, Cut Notches, Cut Groove, Scarf
This video demonstrates a basic saddle notch practice technique and shows the complete procedure for placing a log on the building. Basic Log Building, Practice notch, Saddle notch, Start scribe, Cut notches, Cut groove, Scarf
05 Building with Logs: Other Notches, Blind Dove Tail, Lock Notch, Square Notch
Step-by-step instructions for the Blind Dovetail Notch, Lock Notch and Square Notch. Blind dove tail, Lock notch, Square notch.
09 Building with Logs: Roof Systems, Roof Structures, Start Truss, King Post, Purlin Braches, Tie Beam
Step-by-step detail on building king post trusses. Roof systems, Roof structures, Start truss, King post, Purlin braches, Tie beam.