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    Ponderosa Pine green cut peeled like a dream....

    Ponderosa Pine green cut peeled like a dream. Could peel a log in about 20 minutes
  2. ?That's a nice looking log

    That's a nice looking log house on the inside there. I'd use hemp rope or wool if it were me.
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    The answer is yes you can mix

    The answer is yes you can mix green with seasoned logs, however the LHBA method is the only method it can be done with and not any other method, So .... "take the class" ;-) I would be wary of so...
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    All wood interior tends to

    All wood interior tends to darken the interior quite a bit. Sheet rock can lighten the place significantly. It is really preference. Log interior walls would require much more foundation work and...
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    Mossyme

    Mossyme,
    I learned to straighten logs pretty well with a chain binders. My logs sat out on the sun and twisted up pretty good. But you can look at my house and you'd never know.
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    You can do it if you have

    You can do it if you have the desire. Couple tips on buying land. If you can get some with enough of your own timber to build the house that will save you a bundle even if you have to hire a logger...
  7. Thread: Where to start

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    ? ? Good places to find

    Good places to find tools is craigs list, local throw away papers, yard sales etc. you won't need a draw knife there is a better way it's called a spud. You'll need some power tools like a hole hawg...
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    The short answer is yes.

    The short answer is yes. All of us have used trees with limbs. Finding trees tall enough without limbs would be difficult if not impossible and the only reason they don't have limbs is because...
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    "Under Quarintine, High Risk

    "Under Quarintine, High Risk Warning"
    "Biological Disease Testing Site"
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    Ron Paul's Impeccable Record

    Not trying to start an argument here everyone is entitled to their opinion but I am honest to goodness just curious as to how one comes to this conclusion? I have heard similar statements by people...
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    Ron Paul Money Bomb at 3.8 Million

    Folks if any of you are Ron Paul supporters you have less then an hour left to donate to his campaign and be part of a historical day (you can still donate after that but this day is special). Get...
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    Take the class ASAP and

    Take the class ASAP and don't wait 5 to 10 years to build by then you get bogged down in day to day stuff maybe have a wife and kids which will make it much harder to get started. The class will...
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    A couple things to consider

    A couple things to consider in a Skip style home are that a plumbing leak is an unlikely cause of log rot as the advice is to not have a log wall as a wet wall. The interior non-log walls are used...
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    Here is what I would do to

    Here is what I would do to replace a whole a log in a skip style home. Dependening on the length of the log you would cut a small section in the center and quarter marks on each side if the span...
  15. Lifting

    Thanks. Those logs are summer cut and very green so we use the truck to lift now. I have a couple extra double blocks we chain to the over dangles to route the rope through. However were running out...
  16. Nice yes definately a beauty

    Nice yes definately a beauty
  17. Lifting poles

    I think he's talking to me Rod?

    Assuming you're talking to me. I learned the method by taking the class here at LHBA. Those poles in the corners are lifting poles for lifting the logs. They will...
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    I would add that if two of

    I would add that if two of you go you'll each pick up things the other doesn't . It really depends on you as a couple. My wife liked the idea of a log home but was not that interested, So it was all...
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    Paul Kahle built a beautiful

    Paul Kahle built a beautiful log home with fire killed logs. He has a website if you google his name.

    Blayne
  20. interesting. No roofing felt

    interesting. No roofing felt before putting on the metal...
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    Preach it Rick...

    LOL! Rick your on a roll I love it!

    Blayne
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    It's 30 x 30 will go two

    It's 30 x 30 will go two story the walls right now are about 13 1/2 feet from the foundation. We got 3 more courses to go. Were pretty much done for the winter as the logs are to wet and icy to...
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    As Sparky said both are good

    As Sparky said both are good it depends on what you like in looks and that may change after you take the class. I am building with Ponderosa and the thick bark seems to come off easier then the...
  24. Thread: Wait List????

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    I am pretty sure they do if

    I am pretty sure they do if I recall correctly. Best to contact them and ask.

    Blayne
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    You should be able to build

    You should be able to build a nice place for that amount.

    I would definitely take the class before buying land. Your whole perspective will change. There are a lot of misconceptions out there...
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