Building with Logs
PROJECT - Log Piece-en-Piece building 16‘X 16’ using Scribe Layout joinery for the log infill walls and Square Rule Layout for the log Post & Beam mortise and tenon framework. An additional 8’X8’ Saddle Notched log block work building using Scribe layout and joinery provide the generic corners for the Piece-en-Piece wall system. The log Top Plates employed Mitered-Lap corner joinery. A Gable roof system with Kingpost trusses supporting a log Ridge Beam with mortise and tenon joinery. Additional practice on 10’ X 12’ sauna building employing scribed Saddle notch joinery.
Instructor- James Mitchell
STUDENTS - Emmanuel Boulogne – Tahiti, French Polynesia
Andre Charbonneau – British Columbia
Colin Chorney – Kelowna, British Columbia
Arlen Kanary – Vanderhoof, British Columbia
Iain Long – Vancouver British Columbia
Steve MacPherson – Ottawa, Ontario
Matt Rowland – Vancouver, British Columbia
Jeff Serle – Fraser Lake, British Columbia
Calef Staples – Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Arkell Yardley – Fort Nelson, British Columbia
A sunny 4 weeks of Log Building has ended for the fall term. From chainsaw efficiency, milling, scribing, many notches, mortise and tenons our students have acquired a multitude of skills. The end result of all this learning – A successful raise, a beautiful log structure built by a team of 10 accomplished students. One student will leave us to go home. 9 others stay on to do both of our other courses.
