Easily Make D-Logs for a Log Cabin with the Wood Mizer

[@everydaywithmenick]

Well i cant thank you enough for this video and probably many others. Im currently in the thinking phase of making a 12x12 D log cabin and im trying to gather as much information as possible and this video explaining cutting D logs is right up there. You and rolling up my sleves have helped me loads. Thank you 👏

[@TheOldJarhead]

Glad I could help! There are a couple more at least in my videos about D-Logs and lots more! Thanks for watching and don't be afraid to ask questions! I do lives on Sunday's at 5:30PM PDT about 2 Sundays a month so if you hit the notification bell you'll get notified when I do them and I answer any and all questions! Cheers!

[@everydaywithmenick]

@TheOldJarhead thank you buddy, really appreciate that. I think I'll be in bed at that time over here in the UK 🤣

[@TheOldJarhead]

@everydaywithmenick lol I bet! Sometimes I do an early Saturday for those overseas 😉

[@everydaywithmenick]

@@TheOldJarhead thabk you, I shall keep an eye out buddy 👍

[@TheOldJarhead]

You bet!

[@mooresmobilemilling3225]

Great Video. When I am trying to get cants to sit flat against my side supports, I like to put a little pressure on the clamp with the face either flat on the supports or with a little gap on top. Then, I lower the side supports and that usually gets the cant to seat against them pretty well. And, when I want a cant to sit flat on the bed, I listen for it to "snap" into place when I flip it. If I hear the cant snap, I keep rolling. If there is no snap, there's either bark under the cant or stress is keeping it from sitting flat on the bed, and I need to stop and take a closer look.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Interesting, I just jam it on em with the clamp but sometimes do similar moves to you to force it there

[@jeffraybourn9347]

First off, SemperFi. I appreciate your videos as I am looking to build a small log cabin at my property here in Michigan. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Glad to help! Did you serve?

[@jeffraybourn9347]

Yes sir! 91-95.

[@TheOldJarhead]

@@jeffraybourn9347 👍 86-91 here. 2nd LAV/LAI which became 2nd LAR -- I'm a plank owner.

[@hollandampsguy]

Thank you great video. Love how you make it look so easy.....

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks, making Dlogs is pretty simple but there are some things to consider

[@MsdMakingSawDust]

Hello Mr.Erik Trying to catch up on your videos. Been to busy lately to watch and KZbin. Getting ready for summer , I was telling Dave Flower beds, fish pond, patio and decks ect: I was checking your quarter sawing video out pretty nifty. I like the D-logs .. what are you going to use them for ? Great last few videos . Good job on explaining them also. Take care until next time ..

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks bud! Glad you get some time to relax. The D-Logs are all for a cabin addition on our main cabin and to build a new cabin at the top of our property. I have a long way to go yet as I've not had much time to get up there and get milling! I planned on doing it this spring after quitting my job but I'm slammed on the mill now until July!!!

[@olastokken7670]

Cutting out the heart was a very interesting thing, you also do that when you for instans make 4x4? Or only when making D-logs? I seem to learn something new from your videos every time😎

[@TheOldJarhead]

I always try to box the heart and make beams without it (FOHC) but when you can't to box it in

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

Once again, very nice...how much time between felled and milled? Pretty much all I've been milling has been Michigan redpine, sticky as can be..even the stuff I dropped in Dec and milled in March.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks! I always say to mill as soon as possible! Heck, if I can fall it and roll it right onto the mill then and there, that's the best! However, sometimes things get delayed and it's a year or more later and I need to get them milled! They are stained but I don't mind that really and though you run the risk or end checks, bugs and more I find I am usually lucky. Stained and checked but usable in some areas for trum and paneling etc.

[@BRIXXAZ]

How to do cure them tho to legally build with them that the problem I’m running into.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Logs can be used dry or green/wet when building, though I prefer to dry mine, and the structure you see is how I'm drying them (for now). Ideally, they should be sticker stacked every 2 feet with a roof over them. As for leamgality, every region is different, so it's hard to say what your area/region might require.

[@sidlawrence4045]

Hi Erik, Thanks for taking my call today. It sure would be useful to see your D-Log pattern so I can duplicate it. You and Wilson sure would be fun to spend time with around a campfire.

[@TheOldJarhead]

You bet! Great chat. Which pattern? Construction?

[@sidlawrence4045]

@TheOldJarhead The D-Log pattern you use. As I understand it, you position the pattern on the small end of the log and determine the best symmetry for the round side. Then, you trace the pattern with a crayon. Probably wouldn't be too difficult to build one without seeing yours, but I'm a charts-and-graphs character.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Ahhhh normally all I do is position the log, cut to leave a 6" face, roll 90, cut at 7.5", roll 90, cut at 6".

[@billyingram3492]

I know alot of ppl use a log that's small so they get one d-log out of it. I have hundreds of white pine that I can get 4 d-logs out of one log. They're over 32" in diameter. Can I do this or should I use the smaller diameter logs? Thanks in advance for any info.

[@TheOldJarhead]

You can absolutely do that. Just remember to make them 'Free of Heart Center'. On a 32" SE DIA log you should be able to get 4 D logs that are 8+ inches deep. Like pedals of a flower with the heart in the center and not in the D Logs. Of course, there might be a lot of waste at first but you can mill that down into smaller width lumber. Split the log giving say, 8" from the face of the log to the cut and roll that off, then drop 4 inches take a cut, drop 8 inches and slab that off then 4 more to leave 8 on the bottom. Now take that bottom slab and stand it upright and put the top opposite of it (so face to face and 32" tall) and slice it down in 1 or 2" increments until you are 4 inches above the heart/pith, flip it 180 degrees and do it again until you have 8 inches left. That will be the first two D Logs. Take the center section and take 8 inches off the top, flip 180 and take 8 inches off the bottom. That will leave an 8x8 that you can either mill down or leave. Finally the 4" sections you removed you can mill down as 1x4's, 2x4's, 4x4's or even 1x12's etc...just a matter of deciding how.

[@billyingram3492]

I really want to thank you for the reply. I'll use your advice. One last question should I cover the d logs or can I use them green?

[@TheOldJarhead]

Some use them green, if done the butt and pass method shrinkage will not 'settle' but will require more chinking

[@bradwatters996]

I wanna do this but only make 2 cuts so the face is round on both sides of the wall. Is this possible? Im new to milling and cabin building so forgive me lack of knowledge.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Sure! I'd level the pith for the first cut, then flip 180 and make the 2nd. Should work fine

[@bradwatters996]

@@TheOldJarhead thats what i thought but i dont know.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Good luck!

[@ABBABEER]

Do you ever get 2 d logs out of one big log?

[@TheOldJarhead]

I haven't done it but have often considered it. I think there would have to be a good plan though as a big 17" log would allow you to drop the head 7 1/2" and slab off a big cap, then cut out the center into a big wide slab then roll the bottom up 90 degrees, kinda like what you do for quarter sawing, and mill it down to 3" off center (or 4" depending on the desired width) and flip it 180 and do it again. Might produce a lot of waste though so for me I try to stick with 9" logs for 6" D-Logs

[@DANG--]

I had to RE subscribe to your channel also, WTH ?

[@TheOldJarhead]

No idea! But thanks for that!