Easiest log building method ever!!. Part 1.

[@larrypetersue4862]

My best friend and I built a cabin using this method about 45 years ago in northern British Columbia. He lived there for 10 years.

[@bryanmayes9234]

Thats awsome. How far in northern BC? I live in northern BC

[@larrypetersue4862]

Prince George

[@THEBOSS-vn2ky]

How much$$$ really. rent it out for 5-15 + YEARS.

[@jakobkits-goldstein5878]

How warm was it in winter

[@jotterson1156]

@@jakobkits-goldstein5878 or cold

[@naashawginosh4570]

As a one man in the bush, it's a great way. I am not building a high end log home, just a trappers shack. I will take what you have shown......

[@alpinealpine2793]

The beauty of this system is that you're not limited by the length of the logs. Virtually any size building is possible.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Glad you got that.

[@kevinthemayor]

Love it! Thanks! I want to build a log cabin very soon! I typed in “simple easy log cabin and this is the first video that popped up. I believe its a God send for me to discover your method as I also believe God has put it on my heart and mind to build a log cabin not only because I am tired of paying rent but who knows who else may need the motivation by seeing me build one just like I am seeing you build one! God bless! He has used you to help me! Greetings from Kansas!

[@jdlflagstone6980]

Yes indeed, all of life's interactions, the ups and the downs are all for a reason, guiding you to where you're meant to be. Don't be discouraged if you find it's not where you thought you were supposed to be 😉. Good luck with your cabin, or wherever your path leads

[@gregratcliff9831]

Hello Brother in Kansas! I hope all is well with you and your family!..I liked your message brother!I have been disabled since about 2013 due to an accident at work.Being a workaholic and all of a sudden, not able to do hardly anything & just went through a divorce prior to the accident, so I was living with family just for a short time,was the plan...but God's plan and our plans dont always come together! lol So after living with family for what I consider way too long. I have been looking and thinking of the (for the lack of a better word) easiest way to build a kinda small log home & this video and another one that someone else has posted, has really got me thinking I,along with a little bit of help from probably my Son.. (the help due to limited ability to lift a lot of heavy things).. I,like yourself think these videos are a God sent and totally blessings#!!! ..I pray and hope things work out for you and may God's Will Be Done!!!,,It really helps to hear comments from people with a great and positive attitude and most of all. Giving God the praise!.. Depression is not an easy thing to deal with & comes along with being disabled a good bit of the time!.. I try very hard to keep my chin up & God has Blessed me so much more than I could have even imagined!..My left leg was temporarily paralyzed due to the accident & now I walk pretty close to normal, with a slight limp. Shoo my eyes are fogging up with happy tears! That's when I can tell God is So Great & one more thing....But if anyone happens to read this and are struggling with health or for what ever reason,and feel like there is no-one that cares,if you may have the feeling of such a deep loneliness, or what ever the struggle is...please just Call Out To God,He Is Always There When No-one Else Is,He may not answer our Prayers in our time, but in his time!. But when he does,the answers sure are worth waiting for! Sorry for getting off subject, and many thanks for posting this and all of your videos Sir....we never know when someone is getting a great Blessing From The Things We Do In This World! May God Forgive Me Of My Sins And Continue To Give Me The Conviction,Wisdom, and Ability To Walk The Straight And Narrow Path Of Righteousness And Please Encourage And Bless Everyone That May Read This Dear Lord And May You Bless Them Where They Need It The Most! To God Be The Glory For Ever And Ever!!! In Jesus Precious And Holy Name I Pray...... Amen.

[@jdlflagstone6980]

@@gregratcliff9831 you got that right, sir! Thanks for sharing your story. Prayers are always answered, just usually not in the way we expect or when we expect, because we are only human and we couldn't possibly know or understand God's plan. Just knowing there is a plan and we are part of it is enough for me.

[@gregratcliff9831]

@@jdlflagstone6980 Amen Brother, Could I get you to remember me in your prayers, I do have a situation and really could use all the Prayers I could get! I wont go into details on here,but God Knows All About It! God Bless You And Your Family And Thanks In Advance For The Prayers!!! May everyone have a Blessed Week!!!

[@BleachedWheat]

Thank you Jesus!!!

[@jt-gm6ji]

I especially like that you could remove the horizontal logs and build an addition while leaving the vertical logs and their structural stability in place. Now I’ve gotta rescetch my drawing because I love this!

[@ProjectHighlander]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

[@VK-qo1gm]

A true master, working with one of the best materials on the planet. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Hello from Australia

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thank you very much! Regards from Finland

[@WideAwakeHuman]

The vertical log system looks very similar to the post frame buildings being done with dimensional lumber... Large, sturdy vertical posts that form the backbone of the structure and then these are tied together. Great building methods.

[@maddawgnoll]

Post and beam, pole barn, timber framed... all the same basic principle. As you've explained, sturdy poles and beams. Superior to stick framing (dimensional) Allows you to build the entire building without walls. Will stand stronger in wind and heavy snow load. Just build walls in between the posts. I look at it like fencing as an easy visual. Capped good neighbor fence, posts, a beam (top plate) across the top, a kick board and beam (floor joist) across the bottom with fence boards (the wall) filling the gap. You can kick the wall down but the structure will still stand

[@popperbits]

Gotta love any build where a tape measure and a level take a backseat to just eye ballin it!

[@thelastrebelshow1627]

They didn’t have those tools back in the day.

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

Excellent

[@maddawgnoll]

@@thelastrebelshow1627 they used tools that were basically the same, just didn't have the measurements that we use. Water level was common, strings with knots for measurements, plum bob (which some of us still use.) Crude versions of what we use

[@jaiffee]

Some unique and exceptional jointery- I had a friend who built a cabin years ago by nailing 2x 6s to the top and bottom of a row of six inch, vertical logs; the entire wall was then winched into place.

[@jamesharrison6201]

Frenchmen called this style Piece Sur Piece. And to me a very interesting option to the long horizontal or vertical style of construction. You could use most of the cut offs or use trees too gnarly for the typical house. I like it. Here in Florida we need tulip poplar or Cypress. Both hard to come by

[@denmann364]

Exactly We used to build cabins and camps that way back in the old days in the province of Quebec for lumberjacks in the back country.

[@christopherfisher128]

Don't you folks have cedar in the swamps? I'm under the impression that even though it isn't as strong, it is rot and insect resistant, so if you use bigger logs for the support parts shouldn't it work?

[@richardofsylmar]

Second time watching this, but I don’t think I left a message. Truly intrigued with this build. Thank you

[@theadventuresofhoneymark.9656]

I hope I can save this, for later.. Without KZbin taking it down later.. Thank you, I enjoyed it very much..

[@michaelmoore1403]

the old Australian homesteads were built using that technique, in Australia it is referred to as 'horizontal slab construction'.

[@TruckerWife]

Love this. My husband and I are planning to sell our house and vuild our own and this is perfect since we want to build a basic house and add more rooms on later.

[@markj284]

This is ecactly the type of cabin structure building i have been searching for. Im limited to 8 foot logs. This looks like it will work well for me. Definetly following and usinf these techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Always nice to hear that someone can benefit from these videos. Many thanks!

[@JTin-p3k]

I am getting ready to build one like this. Want to use as much of the tree as possible. Love this idea of only needing 6 or 7 feet of straight. Thank you so much. Been looking for awhile for an idea that will work by myself

[@ProjectHighlander]

good luck with your project. Glad this was of some use.

[@JTin-p3k]

@@ProjectHighlander thank you. I will put you research and knowledge to good use!

[@TheRealBalloonHead]

8:20, that squeaking sound reminds me of my back. That’s why I love this system you are employing.

[@jasongannon7676]

I developed the same technique obout the same time you did. However I was diagnosed with cancer at the end of 2017 and haven't been able to move forward with it since. I shared the concept with others at the time but no one ran with it. I'm so excited to see some one working with the same technique.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Many thanks.

[@EmpressIntuitions-jg1ee]

I absolutely love that you eyeball stuff & say nothing has to be perfect!

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thanks.

[@The_Enchanted_Garden]

Thanks for uploading! Great video, very interesting tips. I was today years old when I learnt about mini-mills and tomorrow I will get one.

[@tipo9nine514]

Thank you for showing me in not crazy. I flippin knew this way for building would work. Thanks so much. You do great work.

[@Sigibrand]

At Fort Robinson in Nebraska, there are some Barracks/Officers Quarters that are built in that way.

[@MRSIN187]

Thank you for all your hard work and helpful information.

[@komocka]

The method of building wooden buildings with a traditional timber frame with horizontal plank or log infill has many names, the most common of which are piece sur piece (French. Also used to describe log building), corner post construction, post-and-plank, Ständerbohlenbau (German) and skiftesverk (Swedish). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-and-plank

[@ProjectHighlander]

Interesting. thankyou.

[@Cabinlab]

Yep, I used a version of this method for my cabin. Examples in Poland have been dated to before 700 B.C.

[@harvdog5669]

@@ProjectHighlander Hello sir, I would like to build a 18X 24 or 18X 32 using this method. It will be easier at my age. So you do not mention insulation between logs and log joints.. do you use insulation and do you use any chinking ?? And where do you use the spikes, or wood dowels, or any rebar ?? I did not hear you mention this in video.. Thankyou so much. I appreciate the help with these questions, the sound on videos could be a few notches higher..be safe, and may God bless you..

[@ProjectHighlander]

@@harvdog5669 All of these points are covered in detail in the later videos in this series

[@ThePaulv12]

I'm in Australia on a 50+ ac bush block with some very fine quality trees for building with (red, yellow and grey box). This is some of the most fantastic wood for not only firewood (where it commands a premium of at least $250cubic metre chopped and split) but for building with. They're all termite resistant, great underground and look incredible either rough sawn or furniture grade. Yellow Box is a tall tree so you get long lengths (not true logs because the trunk is generally very broad) but the other two fork about 5m from the ground so their lengths are limited and their trunks are generally very large also, being typically a metre + in mature trees and often far larger. So at my place there are left overs are from illegal timber harvesting from before I bought the block and others are natural tree fall. Mostly the top quality trees very rarely fall over and die still standing where they stay for about 150+years becoming habitat trees, but the harvesters cut them down at my place and stacked and categorized the logs. The block got sold (to me) and the cheeky buggers demanded I give them their wood. Needless to say I refused. Nothing came of it because the owner before me was just happy to sell the land to me and wasn't interested in perusing the illegal timber harvesting matter so the thieving bastards got off. All us locals know who they are. It is amazing after decades of this sort of thing they never get caught and they're still bloody at it! Moving on, I have an idea remarkably similar idea to yours *and yes it is less elegant* than the lovely notches you cut in the vertical timbers. What my idea is, on the verticals forget notching them. Butt the horizontal logs up to the verticals and bolt with heavy wood screws 75x75mm rough sawn on to the verticals for the horizontals to butt up against, ie create your own notch with 75x75mm either on just one side or both sides of the horizontal logs - so it could be single side or double side notch. This should further cut down on construction time and still look the part. Alternatively steel Parallel Flange Channel (PFC) could be used and it would rust agreeably and the logs could slide into. For the comparatively small amount you'd need the cost wouldn't be prohibitive but I work in the steel industry so my cost is far lower than retail - just an idea. 100x100mm or 100x150mm angle could also work on one side. Need an oxy or plasma cutter to bore holes in this stuff though. Forget drilling it unless you have one of those magnetic drill machines with a hole saw.

[@ProjectHighlander]

I think I understand your idea, you are obviously working with much bigger logs than I have access to. So you mean you would cut a flat side on your verticle log and bolt/screw a couple of 75x75 posts to it with a gap between them (groove) between which the ends of your horizontals would be sandwiched?... Let me know if I got this right....... II can't immediately see a reason why this would not work although you need to consider that even vertical logs do shrink as they dry, they don't shrink much vertically but the couple of mm they drop per meter can add up if your posts are tall. It could be enough that it compromises your fixing system (heavy wood screws). Consider attaching your 75x75 at the bottom as normal, leave it free in the middle, but at the top use a big bolt and washer not through a round hole in the 75x75 but through a vertical slot (for example a plunge cut with the chainsaw straight through). That'll allow the vertical log to move a bit without breaking/bending any screws.

[@pearlbmccoy9906]

Thank You very much for this series! I think your method of building is genius, especially for someone wanting to do a DIY build. I wish I had your skill with a chainsaw too 😁

[@ProjectHighlander]

The chainsaw skills come by using the chainsaw. So go for it. You can't postpone a project you want to do because you don't have the skills. The skills definitely won't come if you just wait for them. Do the project and you will get the skills.

[@pearlbmccoy9906]

@@ProjectHighlander Thank You 😁

[@larayulesingh8993]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. I'm studying to build my own cabin. Your cabins are beautiful and they look really solid.

[@ProjectHighlander]

You can do it!

[@stan56lombard]

Let’s build together!

[@NeedsMoreToys]

Interesting. I’ve seen stockade style builds with all vertical round logs and not thrilled with the visual look. This however looks more visually appealing. Am intrigued to see more

[@dinnerwithfranklin]

Lovely buildings you build. Thanks

[@johnsellers2999]

That's a very good wall design I just say. I like it a lot. The fact that you build it on your site then take it apart and build on customers site is sweet. With two half decent carpenters ,looks like it would be fairly easy. Good video my friend,thanks for sharing. Stay busy man. Peace

[@ProjectHighlander]

I'm staying busy. believe me.

[@peaceatwork27]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and Passion. I am going to try to do one of these Cabins. I will link your series if I post it

[@ProjectHighlander]

I look forward to seeing your project!

[@Brian2bears]

I found this entire series very interesting, a treasure trove of interesting information done by a true craftsman. I offer no criticisms having experience with this type of work. My compliments Sir...

[@ProjectHighlander]

Many thanks. You will be interested in my Spring 2021 log building project. I will be combining several log building methods together on a really interesting and challenging project.

[@Brian2bears]

@@ProjectHighlander I look forward to it with great anticipation and expectation.

[@bobbyallen5648]

@@ProjectHighlanderha ndhewcabins to i

[@harvdog5669]

@@ProjectHighlander And are the 2x4,s at corner notched the exact same shape the logs need to be notched on end to bring corner together ?? You did not show those notches before you put Them together..thanks

[@harvdog5669]

@@ProjectHighlander On the notches, are they a 2 inch notches or what size notch is recommended. Thankyou

[@newgeneration3496]

Ur a great carpenter, that’s coming from a carpenter of 20yrs! Great job man

[@ProjectHighlander]

Then I take that as a great compliment. Thank you Sir.

[@maxvonraben8112]

The chicken wants to help, but doesn't know where to start!👀😍👍😎

[@MrPanzerblitz]

Yeah, I think she realized at the last second......"Wait, I've got no hands!"

[@stevegraves2968]

Shed,playhould/ chicken cop or a living place. Kids 20 years ago wanted to built these. Todays kids don't have the go or know how. Great method and tangible for most. We can survive with some effort. Thanks for sharing.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thanx. next project started, first part being edited....

[@TheVenrex]

This video has certainly inspired me to make some changes to my current blueprints

[@codyburgess6072]

Thank you for sharing your methods! Really enjoyed the video

[@ProjectHighlander]

You are so welcome!

[@freelancenerd4804]

That’s impressive that u came up w the design, doing it urself is just insane. It’s really cool to watch to see this.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thanks!

[@travisandtracyjacobs6198]

You have and are creating some really cool structures. I would love to do something like this. Keep up the awesome craftsmanship and thank you for sharing your journey

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thank you very much!

[@mom2breanna]

Awesome building skills a true Master...thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@timtravasos2742]

I like that technique, time savings, ease of construction, and look.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thankyou Sir.

[@sergeantbigmac]

I could be totally off base here but it reminds me of wattle-and-daub style (?) but instead of straw/mud/cob the 'filler' is instead fitted logs ...Well whatever it is I like it because you can make use of basically any length of log. Ingenious for its simplicity of construction and conservation of materials. Finding easier/cheaper ways of doing things should always be encouraged. Not everyone has access to or can work with 30-40 foot logs!!! Im not sure what the intended use for your building is but id love to see a small house built with this method.

[@lisaedwards9597]

You're obviously a talented and hardworking man. They're all beautiful, 'specially the first finished cabin photo that you'd shown. Thankyou for showing us your skills. Lisa,England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😎😎

[@ProjectHighlander]

I appreciate that!

[@capt.shaffer8655]

the music is fine. cabins are beautiful!

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thankyou very much

[@curtisep5885]

Very interesting technique! Thanks 4 sharing. 😁🐒😁

[@ericmatthewgarcia8557]

Beautiful place keep up the great work for real much love and respect from your boy Buddha out of Waco Texas and Hallsburg Texas

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thanks for that!

[@rasmushaugaard4750]

Quick, simple and not complicated?? I diagree very much. this is the most complex way to build a cabin i have ever seen. but nicely done.

[@brianmatthews4323]

I agree with you. From what I have seen, the Butt and Pass method is the simplest way to build a log cabin. You don't even have to cut notches.

[@zachvanslyke4341]

Thank you for posting this. It is very helpful and appreciated. 🙏

[@headsupfiction8582]

It’s basically a post/beam build using logs instead of milled wood. Brilliant

[@greenstreet5287]

the cabins you build are exactly what i envision when i think of an off-grid log cabin

[@ProjectHighlander]

Yep. me too :)

[@KimberlyKulcsar]

I'm sorry you are alone. Continue to pray. You'll find her. A very good woman. For having back problems, you are amazing! Absolutely beautiful. Enjoy what God has given us. Sight to see all creation big and small.

[@ProjectHighlander]

ok

[@heartstonecampground1081]

First building constructed in 1821...this is 2021. The trees were 100 yrs old when cut down... do the math. Wow! Great video.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Never said I was good at maths!

[@pjhinman5226]

Love it. Inspired me. Awesome technique .Educational.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Glad to be of service...

[@maodonimega]

Your buildings are gorgeous...great method..thank you for posting.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Glad you like them!

[@justaspivoriunas9416]

This system was used in Eastern Europe for a long time. Never was dominant probably because it required more advanced carpentry, with power tools it might be simper to build.

[@markschattefor6997]

Here you have a good example of how they did it; kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIeaoaB7abJ2Y6s&ab_channel=Northmen

[@thisismov]

I would love to see more info on the project with the big windows you mentioned around the 2 minute mark. subbed!

[@ProjectHighlander]

That one was built way before I had a KZbin channel. Maybe I'll visit there sometime and do a video..You are not the first to ask.

[@thisismov]

@@ProjectHighlander that would be awesome. you could even just do a slideshow and discuss some of the details. A lot of people would click on a thumbnail like that!

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

Yes , absolutely Perfect with the windows wrapped full-front along with the single pitched roofline. Very appealing!A great way to hermitize yourself.

[@lincolnplacewest3493]

That VW DOKA makes a beautiful background

[@pillbertdidit]

Awesome building techniques, I'm taking notes 👍

[@ProjectHighlander]

Glad that something I am doing could be useful to you!

[@braxtonmay391]

Truth is, people everywhere are heading for the hills. Thank you, teacher

[@ProjectHighlander]

Life is so much better in the hills.

[@miken7629]

Very informative. I love learning stuff from Masters.

[@CountyLineCarvings]

Awesome techniques, thanks for sharing!

[@reneebrown2968]

Lord i wish i could build one of those. Unfortunately my physical health isn't what it used to be. That would be sweet to be able to build one for an off grid property.

[@kevinthemayor]

Rig up pullies and use like a drill winch, this is my idea since I don’t have great upper body strength

[@ProjectHighlander]

The most important thing is to use the brain, not the muscles. You will be amazed what you can lift if you just stand back and think about it. I move and lift logs that weigh much more than I do without lifting equipment. You just have to take it slowly, think about the point of balance, consider friction etc.

[@reneebrown2968]

@@ProjectHighlander yeah. But I'm in a wheelchair. So not building much

[@kmann1430]

You have an awesome skill set thank you for sharing!🙏

[@kmann1430]

Do you use a ripping chain or a cross cut chain on your saw?

[@ProjectHighlander]

Just a normal chain!

[@justsayin7937]

Wow! Your builds are true works of art. Impressive to say the least.

[@jacelandadventures1523]

Nice I might end up building like this! Thanx for sharing I will be watching the rest of this series! 👌🏽

[@genetime7790]

Legend in your own mind.

[@42lookc]

That's a great looking method. It makes me wonder if there isn't some super-sized router available that would make those long mortises faster and easier to cut?

[@ProjectHighlander]

I am sure that such a tool could be created & would make the process much faster & more accurate.

[@moetocafe]

Using vertical posts indeed makes the building much stronger and stable, compared to small log cabin stacking wood method.

[@maddawgnoll]

I'm guessing pelka is the same as hewed. Where we use our axes to square the two faces of the log.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Yes. that's correct.

[@stevepenney2073]

Piece-en-piece construction was a common method used for log building in Europe for hundreds of years before being brought to Canada by the French explorers in the 1700's. By using short lengths of log or timber they were able to build relatively large structures under human power.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thanks for that. Yes, that is perhaps the biggest advantage.

[@aaronharvey6991]

Wow. I am very impressed with your chainsaw skills. I'd like to start moving into this sort of construction. I'm a carpenter in Australia, the standard of construction is appalling. I wouldn't buy a new house and would only look to buy a house older then 90's as it seems that's when standards dropped off a cliff.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Yes, we had the same drop in standards here about the same time but they also started using plastic in the walls, sealing everything, and then trying to compensate by adding motorized ventilation. They are still building that way even though hundreds of 10 & 20 year old houses are now being ripped down as they are full of mould!

[@christopherfisher128]

Humans have the uncanny ability to gravitate towards the simple and elegant. That is how the expression "Great minds think alike" came about. An example is the Huns & Turks using almost the same designs and construction for bows and other archery gear as the Inuit. It's also why we see cultures all over developing very similar methods for constructing log homes. Very cool take on the concept, thanks for sharing.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thanks for the comment!

[@marknaylor47]

Thank you ProjectHighlander :)

[@ProjectHighlander]

Welcome!

[@troublevalleyfarm]

This was really cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@ProjectHighlander]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OscarWilde1124]

Beautiful cabin!!

[@joemomma7]

Buddy using that claw grabbing that wood you know he's hell grabbing 3 of them stuffed animals at a time. Only spending a $1. I can get them sometimes but they always fall. Nice sweet and detailed video

[@Go4Corvette]

Great information. Thank you for the videos.

[@johnsellers2999]

At 4:56,is that stainless steel looking thing the chimney or stove pipe? I can't get enough of the beauty,strength and ruggedness of your builds. Thanks

[@ProjectHighlander]

yes, that is the chimney pipe for the woodstove....

[@maureenrandazzo2645]

Wow. Wowee. Zowee. Fantastic build.

[@ProjectHighlander]

thanks. hope you get something out of this...

[@stevemack4267]

Man has some chainsaw skills.

[@Brian2bears]

Absolutely.....

[@bosse641]

Enjoyed that. Interesting.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Well thank you very much.

[@alaskalograft]

Nice. To the critics: please link to your log building vids...🤔

[@harryinhuahin1272]

Childish comment... lol

[@downunda107]

Intuitive comment. ThankYou

[@brianmatthews4323]

While you criticize the critics. Criticism is how we learn and grow.

[@Rvh1]

But he's right, it's easier to sit and criticize rather than do it yourself

[@paulbarker8320]

Cheers, I just learnt sumthing

[@joemomma7]

Not spelling i hope. Only kidding. I'll drink to that. Lol

[@N0D14C]

Love the "unusual" cabin @ the 2:00 minute mark! How can I find out more on how to build one of those?

[@ProjectHighlander]

Did that project before I was on youtube. You are not the first to remark on it. I may have to revisit it, I don't have video footage but I have loads of photos of the build. I am working on a project now but maybe in the dark depths of this winter I could put something together on that project.....

[@astro4248]

Glad the chicken got a quick cameo in during the intro

[@andersmoulin5065]

Nice method! Thanks for sharing your hard work. I wish you and your family all the best. Love from Denmark :)

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thank you for your kind wishes. All the best to you and yours.

[@lalamar1]

There is an old summer camp lodge in Montana that was built in 1939 using this method…it’s not new, nor did you develop it. If you did, you look mighty good for your age.

[@ProjectHighlander]

You are right. I did develop this myself but I am certainly not the first to do so. Via the comments we now know that people have been using this system, and similar systems in many different parts of the world.

[@robertkoontz7865]

Pretty cool, Tongue & Groove / Mortice & Tennon. I wonder if you could build a Giant Router & Jig. "The notch ripper" it could work. lol or Daito Blade.

[@maxvonraben8112]

I think that you have a calming and friendly voice, I like that!👍

[@rg1599]

Love those chickens.

[@woofy548]

the people that are critiquing you have never even cut a tree down, let alone built a log structure

[@harryinhuahin1272]

How do you know...? lol

[@Xenibalt]

i dunno, this looks like a lot of work compared to the finnish method

[@hardydude69]

I like how you keep the chainsaw noise low

[@ProjectHighlander]

As a log builder I have watched a lot of videos with chainsaw noise that is too loud, you have to turn the sound down then turn it back up when there is commentary!

[@hardydude69]

I have a goal to build a log shed

[@WildernessWondersTV1]

Great project

[@centexan]

It's a small variation of post and beam construction.

[@nattvaktenphotography]

I'd like to have a cabin like this someday.

[@gregoryclark7566]

You are like a surgeon with that chainsaw.

[@ProjectHighlander]

practise makes perfect. thanx.

[@tennesseegirl5539]

Omg, I think I could actually do this kind of log home if I could get the logs cut and ready to assemble

[@ProjectHighlander]

Go for it!

[@anthonysanders1969]

I think you did a wonderful job sir I wish I could have a way to reach out to you and ask questions I am in the process of building my own with my own wood.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Thanks, Go ahead and ask. I answer questions on here all the time.

[@caddobsa]

I wonder if you might beable to use a swingsawmill to help with some of the longer straighter cuts.at least in prefab.

[@ProjectHighlander]

Yes, it would be good for making the posts but no good for any horizontals.

[@jaihagusto272]

Great method! A true pioneer! I am going to give this a go. My question is... on average what is a maximum structurally sound distance between the pillar/support logs. I know there are variables, I'm not looking for concrete just a rule of thumb... thx again!

[@ProjectHighlander]

That's a really hard question to answer because, as you said, there are so many variables. In terms of the strength of the walls themselves I don't see why there would be any limit if you have lifting equipment. However the roof structure rests on the posts not the wall sections so you need enough posts to hold the roof up. In the end I think this riddle will solve itself based on the layout of your building. Posts at each corner, on both sides of any windows, on both sides of any doors, and then mirror the posts in the front wall onto the back wall and you will have your answer. Sorry I can't be more precise.

[@jaihagusto272]

@@ProjectHighlander it's ok, I appreciate the response. I understand the difficulty. I am thinking about a smaller 20 x 20 ft. I didn't want to use just 6 posts if more would be required, structurally... most of the logs will be 15"-20" diameter, with access to any lifting equipment necessary... is it possible to still lay a roof on say... only 4 posts at a twenty ft span, just for thinking, if there were no door?

[@ProjectHighlander]

Good question. 20ft is about 6m, you might be pushing your luck. 400 square ft of roof only supported only at the four corners? of course a single strong post right in the center of your building would solve the problem but I don't know if that's an option as I don't know what the purpose of the building is.

[@jaihagusto272]

@@ProjectHighlander Thanks again, it's going to be a guest cabin, next to the main. I just want to try out this method, as imo it is much better looking then a regular notch cabin. The thought is to have door, no windows are planned right now, and then the parallel portion to the door will have a support halfway up, and an old style hearth and chimney.

[@ProjectHighlander]

ok, well if I were you I would consider placing your door right in the middle of one wall. This would mean putting a post on either side of the door. Then in the opposite wall put in two posts in the same positions as in your door-wall. That means that as you put in roof supports you will have four really good supports going front to back (assuming your door wall is your front wall) resting on posts at both ends. (I would still think about a post somewhere in the middle of the building)