WOO!!!
The wife has okayed me building my own bedroom in the garden! I'm hyped!
So I went from having a greenhouse half build (walls to be sorted), to now being allowed to build a full log cabin in the garden! SUCCESS!!!
The only issue, I plan to build it all by myself. This means get the logs, strip them, shape them, and put them in place, then repeat the process.
The bad news is that I need to take down all that I've already done. The good news is that I get to fully build what I wanted to have originally. American style log cabin, small deck and porch. All from my own efforts. The only part that will not be wood will be the base. This will be breeze blocks and cement. So I'll be clearing this winter and starting construction next year. Which will be great fun. When I start, I'll post up about the progress and get a few photo packed threads going. I'll try and cover wood selection, axe work and maintenance, as well as the elements involved in building your own log cabin. The design I am thinking of is potentially going to be very simple, but with the possibility to get complicated if I decide to go a little crazy with it.
For practice with the axe, I plan to get some sleeper logs and build up some really strong planters. I am even considering getting a large tractor tyre and a heavy sledgehammer to help build my fitness for prolonged working.
Anyone got any recommendations, resources, experience with this, or any advice?
http://freewoodworkingplan.com/index.php?cat=502
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr...gtr113.htm
http://www.logbuilding.org/downloads.html
http://www.choosing-natural-health.com/s...gcabin.pdf
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