Dovetail Log Cabin 8

[@MigraineCraftsman]

Everything you build has so much quality in it, massive thumbs up fellow craftsman brother, stay safe and healthy out there.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you

[@denisricher1349]

Cabin is looking great,,, love the bird sounds during the video, so calming

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

They are real! Meadowlarks in the spring!

[@scruffy6151]

You all perfect logs🤣 there is no such thing. Good to see progress on the build.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

I know! Thank you!

[@ludvigtande1236]

Grew up in Northeast Montana. Live in Pensacola Florida. Love the sound of Meadowlarks in the background. Miss them👍

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

They are a defining sign of spring!

[@brianrajala7671]

Excellent workmenship! Thanks

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey Tim, looking good around there. Really like the way those logs are stacking so straight and you leveled them perfectly.👍👍. Zippy likes inspecting the job site !. I don’t get on Facebook or instagram either one, don’t like to put my business on there and won’t tolerate the smart mouths that have to try and show off. So I do like your channel and what you’re doing and the way you share on here. Keep up the good work and videos and thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you Fred!

[@janettavculek9308]

It sure looked like a pretty day there, and glad you were able to make good use of it. Your an excellent craftsmen, and love to watch you work. Happy Easter to you and all and also Zippy.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you! Happy Easter!

[@unitwoodworking5403]

Thanks for unique theme of woodworking. This video is interesting and healing.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@unitwoodworking5403]

@@GreatPlainsCraftsman You're welcome. Take care.

[@lyndamcardle4123]

You have such a great laconic, "matter of fact" broadcasting style Tim ...I look forward to all your content ! Improves your estate (or property as you say over the pond) !

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you Lynda so much!

[@lyndamcardle4123]

@@GreatPlainsCraftsman Take care....by the way, the silence on your estate today was "deafening"...I'm sure we're all used to the wind !

[@dietrichnsons]

Love that big bit slick!!!! Build is coming right along!

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

She is a dandy Justin!

[@JimiJimi1000]

Great video Tim!! Makes me want to build one of my own! 😉🌲

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Do it Jimi! It is pretty fun

[@dietrichnsons]

Yes!!!

[@nandoroy88]

Really enjoy these videos, thanks for making them.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you for watching!

[@danaskubic2145]

Good morning Tim and happy Easter! I am amazed that you didn't need the tractor to set the upper timbers. Thought for sure the trailing tail was going to fall when you started to rest them on the wall. Great job as usual and thanks for sharing.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you Dana!

[@daves.3895]

In Timber Framers Workshop by Steve Chappell I found the following: "Knots in tension are affected more than those in compression, so all edge knots or localized knot clusters oriented close to or near an edge, should be positioned to be on the compression side of the timber. In a horizontal timber this would be the top face." The cabin is coming along great sir, keep the videos coming.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

That's right Dave, thanks!

[@PenniacWilderness]

Great day for a KZbin Video! Looking really nice, nice timbers and very nice. Will be curious to see your thoughts on chinking. I am still thinking through what I want to use. Great points about the varying of the logs not being a factor as you build the wall. Another benefit of not using full scribe style. Really nice, keep it up.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks, all the best to you too!

[@SilverBack.]

Looks GREAT Tim 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you Doug

[@bluethunder1951]

Life is like a box of chocolates, so are timbers. The walls are looking awesome don’t forget the framing around the door will also take away head space.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks William!

[@1052scot1]

Nice to see wide open country again. Miss the meadow lark singing. You know what the lyrics are in their song? Growing up on the prairies my mother told me this and never forgot it. So I always like to share. When you are out building just listen to the meadow lark and apply these lyrics. " Your not as smart as you think you are". Noticed you put a round dowel through the log haven't sèn that before, just wondering why. Thanks.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

The round dowel is to keep the logs from twisting as they dry

[@SBChevy]

Looking great!

[@Lauterbach24]

Those sure look like Better S-Penders out of Grant's Pass, Oregon.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

They are!

[@Lauterbach24]

@@GreatPlainsCraftsman They make some great suspenders! I have a couple of pairs, sure helps when you are working on fence and bending over a lot. Nice work on your cabin. 👍🏼

[@yacrafter]

Been dying to ask if you're gonna buy a saw mill. Afterall we need a shed for the tractor and implements.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Looking for a circle saw mill.🙏👍

[@thebigkahuna2753]

@@GreatPlainsCraftsman Tim, over here in Australia, the Lucas Mill is king. Just about every farm or property has one. They were designed to cut through tough ozzie spotted gum, ironbark and other hardwoods, and if you're using it for cutting softwoods, it's like a hot knife through butter. They are expandable lengthwise, and it is very easy to sharpen the saw blade with the sharpening kit. They are worth checking out.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

@@thebigkahuna2753 I have seen them, and do like how they operate. Thank you!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

It’s a cabin? Seems so tiny! Have to say though that those timbers are gorgeous!

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Well it is, but it will be cool!

[@lindanwfirefighter4973]

Great Plains Craftsman I look forward to seeing it finished! I’m curious where your at! No snow, spring cloths. Looks like Montana but I always figured you all got lots of snow still this time of year.

[@deanmacka4975]

Great stuff mate have a great Easter

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Happy Easter Dean!

[@elliotazus6258]

Hi Tim, First time watcher so far so good. I heard about you from Jim the Tradesmen Channel. God bless and take care.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Welcome Elliot

[@stuarthaveasnickers165]

Looking really good so far, I appreciate your calm demeanor. I was wondering if you score the dovetail with a knife before you use the slick/chisel ?

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

I do! Thank you

[@stureid5928]

Not sure I understand the dowels-are they to prevent the timbers from bowing or sagging? or both!............Stu............Cheyenne

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Hello Stu, they are for bowing and twisting. These timbers are very green and they will try! Ideally you would build with cured logs, but I don't have that kind of time to wait

[@ssx2channel977]

Nice progress Tim. Saturday evening here in Wyoming and starting to snow. Stay safe and no head bangers. What will you be chinking with?💚💜⚒👍🏻

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you. Probably Permachink

[@danryan3146]

One more row, then top plates and rafters?

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Yep!

[@oldman774]

What size logs are you using?

[@pauldjerassi620]

Hi Tim do you really need such heavy timbers on this small structure ,is it because of the winds or snow loading ,excuse my ignorance im not a builder,big hug for Zippy.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Maybe not Paul but any smaller and they may not look correct. Aesthetics is important, and for logs they are not that big.

[@bobbystanley8580]

Saw the coffee cup and I’m thinking you are the kind of guy that doesn’t use creamer.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Ha Ha nope! Thanks Bobby

[@jleftraru]

Hola, me gustaría saber las medidas y ángulos de corte de los extremos de los troncos para irlos uniendo...saludos desde el sur de Chile.

[@rudygtrz]

why is the cabin so small?

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Cabin, shed, will be a great building.

[@codypyle7577]

Nice truck there in the background. Just reading the book one mans wilderness. About dick Proenneke building the log cabin in Alaska twin lakes. Respect a man that can build something with his hands

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@nevets7152]

That is not a log cabin it is a house made of wooden planks.

[@susannovotney1903]

That is a poor excuse for a log cabin.It looks like a corn crib! Yes, you did make wonderful fitting dovetails but let's face it it is no cabin.

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Thanks Susan for watching! Many trapper cabins are no bigger. This one will serve me well