I am building a log cabin on a river here in AK. The structure is up
and this summer we are doing the doors and windows. I would like to
build anice front door for the cabin out of local wood either spruce
or birch maybe even aspen. I would like to 8" timbers as the door way
with the door installed in the frame. 2 reasons for this. I need to
beef up the front wall and straighten the existing log wall, {it is
bowing a bit} so I thought the timbers with splines cut into the logs
would help keep things solid as well as look great. I have searched
the web looking for ideas but have come up empty. Would any of you
have any ideas that may help. I am going to build this in the shop and
transport it on site by boat so I have power tools needed to build it
I just need a little direction. Thanks in advance.
Alaska Bob
>I would like to 8" timbers as the door way
>with the door installed in the frame. 2 reasons for this. I need to
>beef up the front wall and straighten the existing log wall, {it is
>bowing a bit} so I thought the timbers with splines cut into the logs
>would help keep things solid as well as look great.
First we'll need to speak the same language. If it's what I think you mean, the
jambs (frame), are you thinking of "splining" the walls to it? Tom
Someday, it'll all be over....
Hey Bob,
If I understand your question correctly, you are asking about how to prepare
for installing the door, not building the door itself?
I admire your ambition. I am planning on building my own log cottage in the
near future but my knowledge so far only comes from reading (lots of
reading). A couple of books I have explain what I think you are trying to
accomplish, i.e.. cutting splines. The Alaskan Log Construction Guide
explains one method on pages 49-52. The whole guide can be downloaded for
free from this website:
http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/Department_Files/RIC/Construction%20Manuals/construction-manuals.htm
Also, "Building with Logs" by Allan Mackie and "Log Construction Manual" by
Robert Chambers are excellent in trying to describe, with photos and
diagrams some of the "how to's"
Good Luck!!
I am planning on a taking a log construction course next year.
Keep your stick on the ice
Tony
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> >I would like to 8" timbers as the door way
> >with the door installed in the frame. 2 reasons for this. I need to
> >beef up the front wall and straighten the existing log wall, {it is
> >bowing a bit} so I thought the timbers with splines cut into the logs
> >would help keep things solid as well as look great.
>
> First we'll need to speak the same language. If it's what I think you
mean, the
> jambs (frame), are you thinking of "splining" the walls to it? Tom
> Someday, it'll all be over....