Timber selection - this is Australian mountain ash. Obviously the straighter the better - lasts forever if kept off the ground.
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Cutting a corner joint from a log - using a traditional long saw. This will be a lower log.
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Trimming with the adze.
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The adze is kept very sharp - one has to be careful not to hit one's feet with it.
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The finished lower log ready to accept the upper log.
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Cutting the upper log.
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Finished upper log.
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Corner joint connected. There are lots of ways to do log cabin corner joints, but this one is best for allowing moisture to drain away from the joint.
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This is Ewe - master craftsman in traditional tools, and instructor.
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What they look like when finished - this log cabin is about 70 years old and is just outside Khancoban.
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Great post! Nice details and photos to explain the process. Well done!
dontblink · 2009-03-22: 19:59
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I didn't know they had workshops like that. It must have been great. Your post is very interesting, and #6 is a great action shot!
Maxine · 2009-03-22: 21:59
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Wonderful shots and topic. It's really a rare subject these days, for workshop.
dgarun · 2009-03-22: 22:39
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Very interesting post, thank you for sharing. It is always great to learn new things, which in this case was an old thing !
PennyWyatt · 2009-03-23: 10:33
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And this post is absolutely wonderful too! I'm glad they are passing on the art of cabin building :-)
NellyBly · 2009-03-23: 12:14
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Must have been a good experience Rich. A craft well worth preserving!
jagungal · 2009-03-24: 01:40
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What a incredible experience. Thanks for sharing.
photopoet · 2009-03-24: 22:13
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Really interesting and informative - I can imagine that you had a great time being part of it.
redarrow · 2009-03-31: 06:20
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