August 2014 class

[akloghomes]

Hello all,

I'm just trying to see who is going to the 2014 august class...I've tried to find a thread for it but was unable to find one. If there is already thread for this class, please point me to right direction. I'm looking forward to the class and more importantly getting to the members side.

Thanks,
Keith

[Mosseyme]

Yes getting to the members side is great, but-t-t-t, the class is the key that unlocks the door. You need that info so you know what to ask and what not to ask when you get to the member side. Yes we all ask questions that have already been answered even after the class. But you will come out of it with a wealth of information that will have you on your way and you won't have to ask as many questions. It will be more of refresh my memory, oh yes, I remember now kinda of thing. Also when it comes to doing things different, someone has probably already done it.

[Blondie]

Akloghomes,

There are tons of us here who will be delighted to help you. Even now we will be here to help you within the outlines of the rules. Sing out and we will answer. We are waiting for you. If that doesn't spook you out I don't what will. Lololol

Blondie

[akloghomes]

Thanks for the input...

Mosseyme, yes I'm also excited about the class, although I feel like I've learned a lot from this forum over the years. I'm sure there are many things to learn in class that I can't get from general forum area.

Thanks Blondie, I will definitely be asking ???'s after the class...I'm not spooked out yet. lol

akloghomes

[eduncan911]

Thanks for the input...

Mosseyme, yes I'm also excited about the class, although I feel like I've learned a lot from this forum over the years. I'm sure there are many things to learn in class that I can't get from general forum area.

Thanks Blondie, I will definitely be asking ???'s after the class...I'm not spooked out yet. lol

akloghomes

You have no idea what is coming!

I myself thought I learned so much after years of newbie questions on this public side before the planets and stars aligned just right so I could finally take the class.

And then I took the class... It felt like a college vibe of the knowledge dump, taking huge amounts notes.

That was the training... And then you got access to the member's section where even to this day, I still stay up into the wee hours of the night reading the vast memory dumps done by everyone.

[Septemberwheat]

I'll be there, all is booked, flight, hotel, and class. Flying in Friday, leaving Monday.
See you there,
Matt

[rckclmbr428]

Welcome! Enjoy the class!

[akloghomes]

I'm sure eduncan911, my head will be spinning. I hope the material that they give in class will cover most of it as I'm not good at note taking. We will see. I do have experience in building stick built homes although I think log homes will be quite different.

See you in class Matt!!! What part of Texas are you from? I just left Texas and am transferring back to the last frontier where I hope to never leave again...lol It was way to hot for me in Texas...At least you can dress for the cold in Alaska, can't do much of the heat in Texas accept sweat it out...Maybe it was my job that made it soooo hot...

Thanks rckclmbr428, I've check out your site for years..Nice log homes...

[Septemberwheat]

I'm just outside of Austin. I prefer a colder climate as well, but, alas, I lost out to my beautiful wife...
So here I sit, in July, bloody hot! I don't know how my Jersey cow and my Dorper sheep survive. I can't even plant in this awful heat. I hope to be in Montana by the time my boys graduate from high school...
I'd love to head up to Alaska and buy a piece of property on a creek running into a lake. Maybe we can chat a little at the class, I'm curious if you had a multi year plan to move there or if you just thought about it for years then went cold turkey? All the best to you and yours,
Matt

[akloghomes]

I'm just outside of Austin. I prefer a colder climate as well, but, alas, I lost out to my beautiful wife...
So here I sit, in July, bloody hot! I don't know how my Jersey cow and my Dorper sheep survive. I can't even plant in this awful heat. I hope to be in Montana by the time my boys graduate from high school...
I'd love to head up to Alaska and buy a piece of property on a creek running into a lake. Maybe we can chat a little at the class, I'm curious if you had a multi year plan to move there or if you just thought about it for years then went cold turkey? All the best to you and yours,
Matt

We have just left Beaumont TX, was there for the last 5 yrs. Prior to TX I live in Alaska for 7 yrs now we are heading back to AK. My job transfers me every 4-6 yrs. I'm hoping to not leave AK again. We will see what the future holds. AK will be our final destination for our log home. We will definitely chat at class...

See u in class,
Keith

[Texan]

We have just left Beaumont TX, was there for the last 5 yrs. Prior to TX I live in Alaska for 7 yrs now we are heading back to AK. My job transfers me every 4-6 yrs. I'm hoping to not leave AK again. We will see what the future holds. AK will be our final destination for our log home. We will definitely chat at class...

See u in class,
Keith

Welcome!

My wife/myself will be in the class this August, also. We actually currently live in Beaumont, TX - small world!

[raftguide]

Ya ll have fun I was there at the May class there will be food for breakfast at class both days.

[akloghomes]

Welcome!

My wife/myself will be in the class this August, also. We actually currently live in Beaumont, TX - small world!

Small world indeed. See you in class.

[BoFuller]

I have one newbie coming to visit after the class at the end of August. If any others are interested, let me know. Currently I'm ready to put on metal roof and the during August will be CHINKING!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/31/agabe3yb.jpg

[donjuedo]

Looking good!

[eduncan911]

I know some will see Bo's pic and say, "that's a cute little cabin."

Until you realize those are 30" logs he's playing with that stack to a two-story house!

Maybe Bo, you can post another pic to show the scale for those that are lurking. :-)

[akloghomes]

I know some will see Bo's pic and say, "that's a cute little cabin."

Until you realize those are 30" logs he's playing with that stack to a two-story house!

Maybe Bo, you can post another pic to show the scale for those that are lurking. :-)

That is definitely a deceiving pic for sure. Most 2 story log homes I see on the site are 14-16 courses, not 9...those are massive!!! Hopefully they will have that size logs available in the area of Alaska I want to build...

[Septemberwheat]

Ha! That's funny! I said exactly that, "how cute, a little club house..."

[Septemberwheat]

Bo, did you build that solo, or did you have many hands helping?
Thx,
Matt

[BoFuller]

Bo, did you build that solo, or did you have many hands helping?
Thx,
Matt

I have a deadline with the County, so I had to kick it up a notch and build a little faster than I really wanted. I have had a good friend of mine living in my tent trailer for about 10 weeks now. He's a licensed contractor, licensed plumber, and master electrician. He wants me to get this done so he is subbing out his regular work in the Phoenix area and is devoted to helping me finish. Besides him, I have had a third laborer off and on as needed. When stacking, I ran the telehandler while Scott and another guy guided the log. Then all 3 of us drilled and thumped rebar, then on to the next log. And on a few occasions I have had members come and help, some for a day and some for up to a week.
I would be on the 2nd course if I was doing this solo. :)

[BoFuller]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/05/4uhupyqu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/05/gupaqary.jpg

This helps to put it in perspective.

[Smug]

That's what I'm talkin about! Love the big logs! Looks great!

[loghousenut]

Hey Bo, How are you gonna shade the ends of your cap logs and ridgepole? Looks like one of your helpers made an executive decision when it was time to cut the T&G.

[Septemberwheat]

It looks awesome!

[BoFuller]

Hey Bo, How are you gonna shade the ends of your cap logs and ridgepole? Looks like one of your helpers made an executive decision when it was time to cut the T&G.

I told them to cut it flush. I'll trim the RP and the CL even with the rafter, then coat 'em good with some goop. I have some in the conex, but I forget what it's called.

[loghousenut]

I was thinking about hammering out a set of copper caps for my ridgepole. I now have a pair of beautifully stained ridgepole ends that the Boss does not want to cover up and $210 worth of 16 gauge copper sitting there waiting to be a range hood or something.

[BoFuller]

I'll send you the diameter measurement of my RP and then you can hammer them out for my birthday. Next time you visit MIL you can bring them down. :)

[loghousenut]

I think it'd be easier to form them in place on the ends of the logs. You say when, and I'll meet you at the halfway point. I have all the tools, you bring the logs.

[mickeywingnut]

Bo, your place is looking fantastic!
Those huge logs and the built up roof over the inside really set this place apart. :)

[rreidnauer]

I think it'd be easier to form them in place on the ends of the logs. You say when, and I'll meet you at the halfway point. I have all the tools, you bring the logs.Sounds like someone would be doing a lot of annealing to get them to fit all pretty like.

[BoFuller]

I only kneel for my wife. I'm not kneeling to my bro or no stinking logs. :)

[BoFuller]

Bo, your place is looking fantastic!
Those huge logs and the built up roof over the inside really set this place apart. :)

Thanks! I like the roof that way too.

[demnate.iminifri.7]

I have a log home at north Texas
I go there only 1 weekend a month
Can I turn Off the Air condition when I am not in there ? Electric bill is too much !

[BoFuller]

You can turn it off when you're not there. You can save even more by turning it off when you are there. :)

[JustMe]

Demnate: Where are you in North Texas? I currently live in Dallas and will be taking the class later this month.

[demnate.iminifri.7]

The humidity inside is not a problem right !
Thank you

[demnate.iminifri.7]

I am in Sanger Texas just east of I 35 on lake Ray Robert

[JustMe]

Hello, Bo. I sent you a PM.