How do you secure logs together?

There are two types of fastening techniques used to connect wall logs — mechanical fastening and adhesive bonding. Mechanical fasteners include bolts, drift pins, lag screws, log/timber screws and spikes. Adhesive bonding is accomplished by placing a bead of mastic or sealant product along the length of the log.

How do you notch two logs together?

Drive a Timberlock screw or two to keep the log in place as you scribe. Then, holding the compass as plumb as possible, follow the contours of the bottom log and scribe the top log, then go to the other side and repeat. Before you move the log, scribe the other end if you have another notch to cut there.

How do log cabins fit together?

It is used to join two logs together perpendicularly to form the corner of the cabin. The saddle notch has a curved semi-circular scribe at each end of the log, this allows it to fit perfectly to the log below and form the corner. The most popular saddle notch is the compression fit saddle notch.

How do you attach wood logs?

The most commonly used log fastener are log screws. They are self-tapping long screws which can be set quickly and easily with an electric drill. They do not require a pre-drilled hole so they are very fast to use.

What is Swedish cope?

Using natural tree-shaped logs, Swedish Coped logs are hand-scribed together with saddle notched corners offering a tight fit between logs and protection against the elements.

How are logs cut for log furniture?

The ends of corner logs are cut horizontally with notches to accommodate the assembly at exterior corners. The computer and house line coordinate the precision cuts to ensure a tight fit in each log row.

How are the logs stacked on pallets?

Each log is stacked in reverse order on pallets according to these barcodes. No need to open and sort all the logs at delivery, or decipher poorly handwritten numbering on each log. Most log packs contain approximately three rows of logs, depending on the size of the home.

How do you pack logs for the House line?

The final step on the house line is packing the logs onto pallets then wrapping for protection from the weather. Each pack of logs has two inventory tags, one outside and one inside. The last pack has any square stock, plate row stock, or special logs.

What kind of log cuts can be made on site?

It is important to note that there are still many log cuts that by necessity need to be made onsite, including some gable cuts, shapes above irregular or rounded fixed windows, and cutting and assembly of purlins and whole log trusses, among others.