A traditional log structure was held together by gravity. Logs were carefully cut to length, and notched at the joining points to ensure a very tight fit, great stability, and weather-tightness. The notches were also beautiful and functional as the dovetails of a master cabinet-maker.  Here, Allan Mackie shows a complete selection of notches for corner joinery, roof beams and trusses and lateral grooves (for seating a stacked log firmly along the length of another wall log; and timber framing techniques).  Clear instructions and profuse illustrations and drawings make this a completely detailed manual for the log builder.

Notches of All Kinds: A Book of Timber Joinery (1st Edition)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

MacKie, B. Allan

Home Improvement & Design

Canadian Log House

The open timber roofs of the Middle Ages: Illustrated by perspective and working drawings of some of the best varieties of church roofs

History

Americas

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