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    Log cabin office

    Was sure I posted this last night but I must have forgot to hit post. Anyway...below is a picture detailing overhang ratios for log construction. If anyone is interested to learn more then the best English book is the Log Construction Manual by Robert W Chambers. Yeah you are right...
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    Log cabin office

    Settling isn't an issue, its part of the design. Accomadating for settling is something that is explained in books/online and isn't anything difficult for a carpenter to grasp. Having the free time and having access/skill to use a chainsaw & axe are the biggest issues with log buildings. That...
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    Log cabin office

    The easiest would be to timber frame and clad with log effect ship lap. If you screw and plug it or buy board where you can hide the nails in the tongue it'll look the job. IMO these kits are thin and the roof overhang is crap. We live in a wet country and you want a steeper pitch and a good...
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    Stupidly Simple Full range Mega thread

    Soap arrived today. Had a shower and a shave and couldn't be happier. The Mrs is Finnish and the smell reminds her of home. Cheers Sent from my XT1092 using Tapatalk
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    Newbie

    Hey, just wanted to say a little about me. I'm from the west coast of Scotland and have always loved being outdoors. I've recently gotten into bushcraft in a bigger way and joined the forum to learn more and share what I have managed to achieve. My other half is Finnish and I've spent a year...