List of New Construction 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
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.
06 Building with Logs: Round Notch, Modified Round Notch, Blind Wall Notch, Dovetail, Post Notch
Step-by-step instructions for the Round Notch, Blind Wall Notch, Dovetail Notch and Post Notch. Round notch, Modified round notch, Blind wall notch, Dovetail, Post notch.
08 Building with Logs: Roof Systems, Floor Joist & Beam, 2nd Floor Joist, Fitting Joists, Check list, Post & Beam Roof Support, Roof Finishing
Complete instructions on placing second floor beams and for post and beam roof systems. Floor joist & beam, 2nd floor joist, Fitting joists, Finishing prep., Check list, Post & beam roof support, Final preparation, Roof finishing.