CascadianLogSchool

Teaching log building skills in the traditional, rustic, architectural style by replicating actual historic log construction methods.

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The 7 Top Resources & Suppliers for Building a Tool Set

#logbuilding #logcabin #loghome #handtools #homebuilders

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The #Skolaskin ‘Church’ or Gathering Place was built in 1874, at the direction of Chief Skolaskin of the San Poil Clan in eastern Washington.

The first step in its stabilization was a new roof 🌲

#historicpreservation #skolaskinchurch #woodworking #firstnations

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This project was the last home built by legendary log builder B. Allan Mackie.

Located in Ontario, Mackie was in this 80’s when this project was completed - a testament to his lifelong love of building majestic log structures.

#loghome #BAllanMackie #logstructure #logbuilding

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This is the crew from the Mormon Lake Resort workshop. We constructed a lakeside, roofed sitting area using a basic round notch with Ponderosa Pine harvested from the property.

The lessons learned were many. The memories, forever.

#logbuilding #logcabin #cabinporn #woodworker

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A Basic Log Building Tool Kit:

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One of the original log building styles, piece-en-piece dates back centuries, & was very popular with builders at The Hudson’s Bay Company, who employed it frequently in their forts & storehouses due to their isolated locations and limited tools and manpower.
#logcabin #loghome

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Big beams call for big saws!

Even our 36” bar chainsaw doesn’t quite come through on this monster central ridge support beam for our #Plankhouse at Grand Ronde.

#logbuilding #logcabin #cabin

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The 7 Top Resources & Suppliers for Building a Tool Set

#logbuilding #logcabin #loghome #handtools #homebuilders

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This is the Dudley Carter Carving Studio in Washington. A renown carver in the Haida tradition, Carter built this studio in a typical ancestral home style.

That bottom portion of the totem pole swings open to serve as the door!

#archilovers #architexture #haida #DudleyCarter

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A shot of yours truly alongside the 1850’s jailhouse during the days of the Oregon Territory. I’ve got a few other photos to share of this super interesting log structure - more to come!

#logdoctor #logschool #PNW

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This is the ‘Gatehouse’ entry to the Mackie School, BC. Several truss designs are used to support this roof assembly, described by its several parts; trusses, supporting purlins & rafters, & supporting nailers to which hand split cedar shakes are nailed.

#logstructure #logschool

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This cabin is the Jackson House Historic Site, located inside Lewis and Clark State Park in Washington.

A simple but very practical structure, we were honored to be asked to lend a hand in the upkeep and restoration!

#logbuilding #logcabin #historicpreservation #logschool

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How To Build a Solar Furnace For Under $50

#diy #cabininthewoods

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Grandsons Work Alongside Grandpa To Build B.C. #LogCabin In Just 56 Days

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Skyscrapers Made of Wood Are Making a Comeback

#timberframe #logskyscraper

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It cannot be said enough: protection from the elements is vital when it comes to log construction!

The full story on this restoration can be found at https://t.co/iCVxX4Oehl

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New Study: Women Live Longer When They Live in Nature

#loghome #cabininthewoods #mentalhealth

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Pictured is a prime example of the remarkable durability a log structure can have when properly built and maintained. This cabin at #olmsteadstatepark has stood up incredibly well to the elements, even after 140 years!

#pnw #cabinporn #logbuilding

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36 Awesome Paracord Projects For Preppers

#paracordprojects #bushcraft

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7 Unbelievable #Rustic #Cabin Makeovers

#cabinmakeover

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