Raising and Notching the Logs | LOG CABIN BUILD | PIONEER LIFE CIRCA 1700's

Peter works on raising the cedar logs on his settler's log cabin, using the tools that were available in the 1700's. Using round logs, he demonstrates how to make a saddle notch, without the use of a scribe. He stabilizes the log he is working on, using log dogs and uses a bow saw, axe, adze and curved gauge to make the notch. He discusses the use of windows in that time period and how the initial cabins were often built without them.

Featuring - Peter Kelly
Cinematography - Catherine Wolfe
Producer & Editor - Shane Kelly

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