First the logs are selected. The prefered
size for our purposes will be 10-12" diameter, and 8-12' long
with minimal taper.
Next they are sawn a full 8" thick. Sawing 4" from the heart
usually results in a balanced looking log. If your logs are
tapered, try to split the difference while sawing to keep the
sides as balanced as possible. This will decrease the work needed
later in dressing the logs.
The photo
depicts debarking with a slick, it's fast, but is best followed
with a drawknife. A drawknife could also be used for the entire
process instead of the slick.
Our first log is
now debarked and ready for "denubbing".
The stubs that remain can be roughly removed with a
chainsaw. At this stage the logs should be stacked with 1-1/2"
stickers. Cover your prepared logs, and go to work on your
foundation for a year or so while they dry out. The rest of our
tutorial will be using our green debarked logs for demonstrations
sake.
First the logs are selected. The prefered
size for our purposes will be 10-12" diameter, and 8-12' long
with minimal taper.
The photo
depicts debarking with a slick, it's fast, but is best followed
with a drawknife. A drawknife could also be used for the entire
process instead of the slick.
Our first log is
now debarked and ready for "denubbing".
The stubs that remain can be roughly removed with a
chainsaw. At this stage the logs should be stacked with 1-1/2"
stickers. Cover your prepared logs, and go to work on your
foundation for a year or so while they dry out. The rest of our
tutorial will be using our green debarked logs for demonstrations
sake.