We will be building in Parke county. Looks like we will have to wait until winter to get logs.
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We will be building in Parke county. Looks like we will have to wait until winter to get logs.
welcome home, Tracy50. can't wait to follow your journey!
Thanks. I really enjoy seeing all the pics of member builds. I just started on the model with dowel rods and hope when we build the real one the hot glue doesn't show as much.
Howdy!
My wife and I took Skip's class in the early 90's at his amazing home in Duvall WA. We never managed to build our log home, but I still have trouble getting rid of the triple-blocks, draw knives, and Hole Hawg that I scrounged so many years ago. I live in Western Washington (State) and still dream about building a log home and would be interested in helping anyone close by who is or will be.
Cheers!
George
John you (and aby other members) can meet me @ cabin in curlew, 99118. Pm me, and we'll discuss.
Don't get mad, but I can't find another place to post this that makes sense. Before I took the class, I had already researched all the methods they teach- the internet is a wonderful place. However, I still wondered if I could actually build a log home. In other words, I had knowledge, but no confidence. After the two day class, I KNEW I could do it- mostly because I knew others had done it, and that I would have a support system to help me as I moved forward. I just read this article the other day which summarizes why people think they can or can't accomplish something- it's because of belief. Anyway, here's the article (try to ignore the sales pitch- I'm only interested in the content of the article):
https://www.peakprosperity.com/blog/...only-our-minds
"Just a month after Bannister first broke the 4-minute barrier, both he and another runner (John Landy) broke it again. The next year, 3 more runners (all in the same race) followed suit.
By the end of 1957, a total of 16 runners had achieved sub-4-minute mile times.
How could so many people suddenly overcome a challenge that had thwarted the best runners in the world for three millennia? The transition was so immediate and abrupt that it can't be attributed to advancements in technology, training or diet. Yet something changed that enabled this new era for speed.
What changed was Belief.
Prior to Bannister's shocking feat, elite runners just didn't believe it was possible to run that fast.
But once freed from that limiting mindset, those very same athletes found that not only could they match Bannister's record, they could beat it."
And that, folks, is what separates the wheat from the chaff, so to speak: belief.
Well I am chaff, but somewhere in the middle of the second day of Skip's class I had already figured out I could do it. Those of you who are wheat have a real head start over me.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudflap
Thanks for reminding us about that Roger Banister thing, mudflap.
Hi, I'm new here too. I took Skip's class at his log home in Monroe in the early nineties, hard to believe its been twenty five plus years. I haven't built a log home, yet. Skip and I continued to correspond via email for a few years after the class as well.
I have become re-interested in log home building but need to refresh my memory, don't think I have my handwritten notes anymore. I'd like to get access to the members forum and can provide my membership card to whomever would like to see it and verify. I have posted on that thread, must be two weeks ago now and my posting hasn't shown up yet mysteriously. An email to the admin bounced.
I would also like to purchase the workbook now available, although it looks like it is out of stock at the moment.
Currently I reside in the Seattle area. Are there still some of Skip's students around?
Welcome back Chris. Please email a picture of your membership card to info@buildloghomes.org.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris Gammon
Chris, I'm wondering how you ever got Skip to return your emails. I first took the class in 1981 and he would never give me the time of day and then after he died he remained consistent. I even retook the class twice just to be near him in case he ever needed a friend.
My daughter-in-law, Rebecca, thinks he musta been a good judge of character.
Welcome back. See you on the member's side... You'll love it.
Thanks for the warm welcome back, can't wait to rejoin the community! I've sent the image as requested.
Wow, smart to take the class three times with Skip. In hindsight, I should have done the same. Not sure why Skip replied to my emails, he probably just took pity on a twenty something know nothing.
Hi my name is Jaclyn Snyder, I’m not exactly new here but I haven’t participated in the forum for a few years. I found LHBA about 10 years ago and have been dreaming about taking the class ever since and my husband and I are finally planning to take the class this May!! To say I’m excited is an understatement! Can’t wait to move forward with our dream. We live in TN and plan to build in Northern Middle TN once we find land. I’m looking forward to being active on here again and hopefully once we take the class be able to help someone on there build to get a little hands on experience!
Welcome back home, Jax. We have been patiently awaiting your return. Glad to hear you are taking the plunge. You'll love the real side of the forum!
Welcome to another Tennessean.
Welcome! Not too far from you- building near Huntsville, AL. Come see us- we'll scare you into using a telehandler. :)
I was similar- took me 10 years to finally take the plunge. Wished I would have started 10 years ago, but the stars hadn't aligned back then (and the trees we are using now weren't ready). Anyway, safe travels to the class, and good luck with your build!
Thanks loghousenut! Can’t wait to get to that members side!!
Thanks Mudflap, we would love to come see your build and maybe give you a hand if you need one once we take the class! Huntsville’s not far at all! And I would certainly love to get behind the wheel of a telehandler! A friend of mine took the class years ago and bought one but never followed through on the build so I never got to see it in action.
oh...I meant we don't have a telehandler, so using ropes and such will scare you into getting a tele. Either way, come take a gander. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxsnyder
Last night, we started the 1st log of the last course- log #53.
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Originally Posted by mudflap
Wow!! How long has it taken to stack you logs that way? And your right that may scare me into getting a telehandler :)
One gear below break neck speed... pin boot to building speed. I don't know how mudflap feels about the speed it's going up but looks to me like he's flying along.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxsnyder
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Originally Posted by allen84
Wow your right I just checked out his blog and your right he’s moving pretty good for not using machinery!
Well, I started stacking June 15 2017. I have to slow down for the curves and knots. Like really slow. At least it feels that way. From looking at other's posts, I think it's safe to say we are using the crookedst and most tapered logs on the forum, which really says a lot about the method more than anything. It takes a lot of work to get them straight, minimize the gaps, guess which one to put up next, etc, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaxsnyder
If I had straight logs, I imagine I'd have the roof on by now. But as they say, use what you got.
Ha ha, very funny Allen! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by allen84
It's raining today, and I'm pacing like a caged tiger. Already repaired my jackhammer, bought a new drill (the old one is 18' in the air, still attached to the drill bit, and probably still smoking), sharpened my chainsaw, bought some new gloves. Now I have to wait for the rain and tornadoes to quit. grrr. I guess I'll work on updating my floor plans....
Blue sky and lovely today in sunny southern Oregon. I wanted to take the Miata to the coast but must instead go to an equipment auction. I have a pocketfull of cash ans am hankering for another backhoe or two. Wish me luck.
Sorry about the fowl weather where all the rest of you reside.
So did you get your last log stacked before the rain came?Quote:
Originally Posted by mudflap
No. They were saying tornadoes this afternoon, and it started raining just as I came home with the new drill. My theory is the louder they freak out about the weather, the milder it becomes. So, we ended up with a bunch of rain, little bit of wind, and some thunder.
LHN- what'd you get? anything?
I try not to keep after the weather too much. It's a news story that changes everyday around here and I have no control over it.
Case 580C and three equipment trailers. Came within inches of buying two more backhoes and two bobcats for resale. They was trying to give that stuff away but I have a lot of resistance.Quote:
Originally Posted by mudflap
Two truck mounted cranes went so cheap that I am ashamed to have let them slide. Best auction I've been to in 15 years.
PS... The weather was beaut!
:-/
Seems every auction I go to, people lose their minds bidding. Heck, I've even seen things sell for ABOVE retail! Maybe people are just insane on the East coast.
I did FINALLY win a Subaru at a Copart auction for a reasonable price. Not sure if it was a tactic change I made, or the fact that it was listed without keys, as the security system is a major pain to deal with, without having the original keys. (turned out it has a key :-D )
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Same here... At least on the things that I'm after anyways. I've bought a few things at auction and come out good, usually I leave empty handed. I bought 5 acres at a bankruptcy auction once, one or two other people bidding against me, everyone else was neighbors and there to spectate. I went to an auction a while back with the intention of buying an old stick welder and a drill press. They went crazy high, close to retail and this stuff was OLD. Instead, I came home with a deacon's bench, a wood cart, antique crosscut saw, stack of comic books and maybe some other stuff I'm forgetting because I had a hard time getting everything to fit in the SUV. I love a good auction.Quote:
Originally Posted by rreidnauer
I think usually when prices go sky high it's because someone is overly determined to win at any cost. A year or so ago a farm nearby was subdivided and auctioned. There was a young man that had his heart set on a 20 acre tract (his dad revealed that to me before it started). Bidding was per acre and the winner could pick which tract or tracts they wanted or all of them. Well he bid so high, when the hammer dropped and he did the math, he could only afford 10 acres (nearly $75,000 total)... The 20 acre tract he wanted went for $40,000. Lay of the land and clearings/wooded areas were the same on both but one was twice as big and half the cost. I kinda felt bad for the guy. You have to leave emotion behind when you go to an auction or you'll rip yourself off.
The tax man must have liked it tho because they made our little road a two lane, with yellow stripes and all, very shortly after that auction.
My name is Gabe and I have not attended the class yet. Considering moving to Vermont and building there. Looking forward to using the forum and possibly meeting some of you guys in the future.
LHBA.... Changing the world, one log home at a time.
You'd probably fit right in here, Gabe.
Hello, Gabe!
I'm also trying to build in Vermont, but first I have to move to the area so I can better check out land. It is proving very difficult to find a suitable rental home -- I am looking in Orleans County, in the Newport area.
Hello............ this is Anna and it is Nov of 2018. I could not attend the latest class in Vegas Nov of 2018 but will as soon as the next one has set its dates. Actually, there will be two of us. Anyway, I could not post in a different section since I am not a member (hence, we have not attended the class). Anyway, I wanted to put a shout out there on this forum and see if anyone will hear me. We will be building in the Idaho panhandle. Thinking about a 40x40. Maybe bigger since the trees we have are ginormous. We are interested in bartering, borrowing, sharing, laboring, exchanging, etc. with other LHBA folks that may be close enough to do so if possible or if someone else is in the area share or work out some options. Until we take the class, we are only in the beginning stage. We are at least done the preliminary work: have deed to the land, have trees, counted the trees, id tree species, size, height, building site, water rights, etc. However, the rest of the building phase is in the details once we take the class. So, if anyone is reading this, it would be great to hear from you. I see so many threads that are years old and maybe only 1 liners. in 3-5years after the project is completed, looking at possible host for avid sportsmen/women in the future when this build is completed. In the meantime, we are burning, thinning, cleaning, bark beetle killing, digging, tree, bush, flower, and weed identifying. My only question that I have is, if we fell in the the winter and debark according to the LHBA standards, how long can they sit after they are treated? Ok........[IMG]DSCN8632.JPG[/IMG]
welcome Anna. properly stored and treated, logs can last a year or 2 with minimal issues. ours did, at least :)
glad you're here. take the class :)
Welcome! Currently living in alabama, building a 40x40 with ropes and pulleys. Roof decking was delivered yesterday. Used to have a place in Paris, id, beautiful there.
Keep us informed on your progress. My only suggestion would be get your foundation in before you start harvesting trees. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3d9c80559f.jpg
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Thanks for the tip.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by panderson03
Thank you for the info. We are in Moyie Springs. Good help. As soon as the class sign ups are in for 2019 which I see are near Memorial Day, we are there. We wanted to gather as much info first before the class so we would have been better prepared to ask or fill in our brains with the right info from our facts. We never thought of counting our trees let alone how many were needed for a cabin. Glad we did. Was it hard work. Counted the trees over 8" in diameter. As the footing/foundation, you are right. We have the sight/frost line data etc noted. Just wanted to have all my ducks in a row to go over with LHBA folks with fotos which speak 1000 words and then proceed.
Just to inform yall,...........we are currently 1500 miles away from it. HAHAHA. So, there lies the challenge. No one said it was going to be ez. Ya right. If we were there sure, no worries. As about log theft or anything like that, highly unlikely, since we are on a private dead end road with 2 neighbors that watch. Anyway, its the process, best to fell in winter, debark soon after, dry logs, rotate, etc, then build. We would have to be there. So, do it in a step by step manner till we are ready to move. Thank you all out there so far. [IMG]J:\IDAHO\IdahoNov2018\DSCN8860.JPG[/IMG]
Welcome, Anna. You already have the right mindset (bartering, borrowing, sharing, exchanging labor...).
The site is much more active than what you've seen. I try to read everything, but sometimes have trouble keeping up.
Keep reading, especially the student homes in the Gallery, and lock in that class reservation. Time will fly.
Peter
Welcome, nice area up there. I pass through Bonner's ferry once in a while for work.
Wait to cut trees, until you take the class. No sense having them lay down and trying to protect them, let nature do that for you until you are ready to stack.
We are getting ready to build near Hauser lake next year. Just getting all the permit stuff figured out.