07 Log building: Walls, Windows and Doors, Choosing Logs, Placing Logs, Headers

Basic instructions for wall construction and control, openings for windows and doors and instructions for electrical access.

1. Choosing Logs
2. Placing Logs
3. Headers
4. Windows and Doors

This introductory video outlines the general requirements and preparations for working on a log building. It emphasizes serious safety instructions, particularly chain saw safety.

1. Introduction
2. Intent
3. Short Course
4. Safety
5. Signals
6. Chainsaw
7. Fuel Mix
8. Starting Saw
9. Saw Maintenance

Demonstrates the necessary tools and explains log building terminology.

1. Introduction
2. Cut & Shape
3. Equipment & Supplies
4. Terms
5. Notches 
6. Log Terms 
7. Credits

Preparation of building site and instructions for setting up pre-building site.Preparation of building site and instructions for setting up pre-building site.

1. House Start
2. Books
3. Log Storage
4. Foundation
5. Level
6. Fist Logs

This video demonstrates a basic saddle notch practice technique and shows the complete procedure for placing a log on the building.

1. Basic Log Building
2. Practice Notch
3. Saddle Notch
4. Start Scribe
5. Cut Notches
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6. Cut Groove
7. Scarf

Step-by-step instructions for the Blind Dovetail Notch, Lock Notch and Square Notch.

1. Blind Dove Tail
2. Lock Notch
3. Square Notch

Step-by-step instructions for the Round Notch, Blind Wall Notch, Dovetail Notch and Post Notch.

1. Round Notch
2. Modified Round Notch
3. Blind Wall Notch
4. Dovetail
5. Post Notch

Complete instructions on placing second floor beams and for post and beam roof systems.

1. Floor Joist & Beam
2. 2nd Floor Joist
3. Fitting Joists
4. Finishing Prep.
5. Check list
6. Post & Beam Roof Support
7. Final Preparation
8. Roof Finishing

Step-by-step detail on building king post trusses.

1. Roof Systems
2. Roof Structures
3. Start Truss
4. King Post
5. Purlin Braches
6. Tie Beam