Finally back at it!

 If you remember, this is about where I left it last Dec.

Between having to replace the main cabins porch roof and having eye surgery on both eyes I have missed some time working in the new project.

Well I finally got back at it yesterday.

I started by placing the last two logs needed to finish the gable ends.
They had to be cut and notched to fit around the ridge beam.
Circled in red is the log on the south side.

 I then fit the roof joists on both sides of those logs.
This sandwiched four logs between joists and made for a tight fit.

I have the blue tarp on to give a little shade and protect the wood a little from rain and sun.

Once the other joists are on it will come down.

Here you can see the log and the joist sandwich.

Now that those are supported, I was able to remove a lot of the junk lumber holding the logs up, which makes it look a lot cleaner.

The small log on the north end.

While visually it does not look like a lot of work done, it was key stuff that needed to be done before I could finish the roof.

Now it should go pretty quick.

Saw dust on a spiders web.

Arrow Rock Mo.

 We went to the theatre in the small historic town of Arrow Rock this past weekend, and while waiting out the crowds to leave town we drove some of the back streets and found this gem.

This is the back.
The chimney is nice but would not have been period.

 This is the front of the little cabin.
I like the foundation they put under the cabin.

And the only bad part of the rebuild is the bowed logs on this end.
They have now started to catch the water and are in pretty bad shape.
Luckily the corners have stayed dry, other wise the cabin would have fallen.

 Another view of the front.
I like the windows they have used; six-over-six.

 Although not unusual, you don't see a lot of cabins with logs joined like this.

There are three reasons this could have been done.

One; maybe there was not enough man power or horse power around to move larger logs, and the builder had to use smaller logs.

Two; Maybe there were no large logs. Not likely in Missouri, but possible.

Three; An extra room was needed and added later.

I am going with lack of man power and the need for smaller logs.

Closer view of the front.

Paintings of log cabins - Jon Van Zyle

I discovered Jon's work when I bought the book; Mardy Murie Did for my daughter.

What follow is and example of his works. Jon Van Zyle

Some more Boy Scout log cabins.

Built by the CCC

Love the idea of a shelter looking like this, even if it isn't a log cabin. Built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp.)

Here is a good piece on the CCC.














Some log cabin work by the CCC.

Wish the Post Office I work in looked like this.

The old Kings Canyon & Sequoia Post Office.

A couple of abandoned log cabins in Colorado.

A friend posted these while hiking in Colo.
Can't imagine what would make one give up those views.