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Thankx for sharing the pics, they are great!

Has anyone had any success with using any power tools to debark?
Also, what's up with nobody using a drawknife? Is the reason people stay away from drawknife for the appearance reasons?

It's not a matter of money for me. I'm sure it's worth every dime and will be taking it when the time frame opens up for me. But, I'm sure you can understand that I would like to do as much...

Guys
Thanks for the input. My wife is on board with the project right now. I know it would be much better for her to see and hear everything as well. Have any of you been to the class twice? ...

RPM
Thanks for the info. I appreciate the time you took to tell me your story. I know what the majority of people will say about peeling the logs, (use the spud) but I want to hear it from all...

LHN,
I do want to harvest my own trees when the time comes. I worked for the DNR for a year and that's all I did, cut trees and cleared land. I don't see that being a problem. I was only...

Dazed...
I'm not "abusing" the forum. I simply have questions and this is where you ask. If you can't help, that's fine. As far as the class, I DO PLAN on taking the class. The incentive to take...

Many of the homes in the student section are intimidating, but they were possible and they were completed. They started as a dream in their heads. You do have a dream, don't you? I know how you...

Where are you in PA? I will be in Michigan this summer, perhaps I could help some.

Wow! Beautiful home. Coongrats! I can't wait to get started.

I am hoping to harvest my own trees when the time comes. Don't ask what type of trees, as I do not own the property yet. But, when I decide on a patch of land, it will be heavily wooded. I was...

Does anyone know an easier way to peel the logs?
How long does it take to peel a log that was cut in November if started to peel in April?
Let's say the log is 40' long and 20" in diameter?

I...

loghousenut, Thanks for sharing your experience. I am eager to get my plans "a movin'" but really must wait a bit longer. I currently live out of the country and will be returning this summer. I...

Thanks for the help. I do plan to take the class, hopefully in 2012, thus-the name 2012 Hopeful. But, before getting into it, and investing a good amount of money, I wanted to find out if others...

I understand that you can have pretty much any foundation you desire. The foundations that are the most expensive in conventional construction will be the same for these log homes. I figure that we...

Wondering if any recent students have started building in the past year.

How's it coming? Any unexpected concerns that you wish you would have known before starting? Anything come up that cost...

Can anyone supply me with some help as to where to obtain tools for a log home project at a reasonable cost?

Also, have any of you come across some good deals for T&G lumber, closeouts, etc.? ...

How much do the home plans generally cost? Have you had your plans drawn up yet?

Since most of those attending the classes are just regular "Joes" I was wondering, is it difficult to get the...

Hello. I'm looking at wanting to build a larger size home but want to get your feelings if it is a good idea. I have heard of others who "wish they would have gone smaller". We are a family of 5,...

Hello. I'm hoping to attend a class in 2012 and have been doing research for about 3 years now. I'm wondering if anyone can steer me to a log dealer.
Also, does anyone know the cost to have them...