I might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, however, I don't have a death wish either, LOL :-)
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I might not be the sharpest tool in the shed, however, I don't have a death wish either, LOL :-)
My wife the NASCAR freak put our kids up to informing me she was expecting a sporty car for our 25th anniversary, she did her best to clue me in every chance she could.
A couple days before our big...
On most small engines that are air-cooled, I've found that either the carb needs cleaned, or they need a new needle valve & float. Sometimes adjusting the tab on the float so the needle valve doesn't...
I also would recommend using the pine, two reasons why:
1. You may not be able to handle the smell that the cedar will give off.
2. The pine as a rule is stronger than cedar. Rot should not...
They are real Douglas fir, they are 40" x 40' logs
Do you notice they look like they are treated with something that is making them shine?
What Causes Bark to Separate from the Tree?
During the warm summer months, there is an infusion of water into the bark of a tree causing the bark cells to swell. When a tree is cut in the summer,...
You must take the bark off, otherwise you will encounter bug infestations. Why they chose to leave the bark on I have know idea, other than to say they must like that bark on log look. The common...
Mr. Ed, I have never seen the 40 acres your parents use to own, however, without the advantage of looking at it I can still assure you of two (2) things, 1: The pond had a natural clay "possible...
Ed, your duck pond isn't really a pond, it's a low lying area that gets flooded once a year.
What is causing it to flood? snow melt, spring rains?
A pond must have two things going for it.
1....
If you can avoid it, stay away from the Hemlock. Hemlock has a lot of SHAKE "meaning the middle of the logs aren't solid" they tend to be more fiber like in the middle.
Gene
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year............... :-)
Gene
I too really like that look as well. It seems more log-homish, rustic, and heavy duty to me. Your model is just out of this world, very thorough and well thought out. Great job!!...
Hey Rod I noticed that on your log home model you are using purlins, I may be wrong but I was thinking E said they wasn't needed. Maybe E will see this and clarify. Sure would save you a lot of extra...
Rod, you need to get ya one, they come with 3 or 4 grinding wheels for different size chains, It also comes with a shaping stone, this helps to shape your grinding wheel for a perfect fit into the...
Northern Tool has it for $99.99 right now. I have that same sharpener,"it does come with an Oregon instruction book" it's does a great job, very fast and very precise. If you get one just remember...
You could use wooden dowels, wood puddy,etc. The purpose of the plastic caps is to have easy access to the holes for replacement rods in the future............................> :-)
Here is another option, IMPEL Rods or Cobra Rods. http://www.aloghomestore.com/borates.shtml#impel-rods
Using these rods may be the best way to go for right now. Extending that roof will be costly...
ps. In my earlier thread above, which for some reason I can't edit??? Change the 4000 ksi to 4000 psi ,"4000 psi = 4 ksi" I meant to say 4000 psi as compared to the 3000 psi that you mentioned. My...
Fish, #4 rebar minimal ST "tensile strength" would be 4000 ksi (1000 psi). From the above statement (Simply put it is that the engineers have calculated out that the bottom course of rebar is...
Thanks for the input, no telling how much money and time you just saved most of us. .............. :-)
I for one would like to know how well it works, if anyone decides to try it, let us know what you think.
ps. Takes a lot of air pressure to run it....................... :-)
E, do you have any of those signs for sale. and if so how much are they.
TX's...............................> :-)
Way to go Allen, are you building in Louisville? I'm about 3 hours south of you in Barbourville, Ky.
What type of logs are you using? 176 is quite a bit, how big is your home going to be?
Anyway, ...
I believe your question was : "visit my photobucket account and tell me if you think building a butt and pass home on one level would be an economical way to get my family in their own log home". ...
I noticed several people mention the cutting of rebar, so here is my little bit of input. I have a rather cheap battery operated Sawzall (black and decker firestorm) and when I use the metal blade...