Monthly Archives: May 2012

Join The GLLCA Network

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

The GLLCA is an organization of professional log builders and others interested in the art of handcrafting log structures. The organization is dedicated to “PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN THE HANDCRAFTED TRADITION” and joins a network of professional craftsman to share tricks … Continue reading →

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Trip to Rockwood, ME

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

By Aaron Hyman of Backwoods Log Homes Reprinted from Spring 2012 Newsletter From September to November, 2011 my crew and I built a log shell at my log yard in Western Wisconsin. We then shipped the log shell out to … Continue reading →

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Letter from the GLLCA President

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

By Bob Kenel of R.G. Kenel Log Builders Reprinted from the Spring 2012 Newsletter 2011 was another great year for the GLLCA. The memberships are holding stable, thanks to all of you that continue to support our efforts. Welcome to … Continue reading →

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Octagon King Post Onion

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

By Duane Sellman of Sellman Log Structures Reprinted from Spring 2012 Newsletter The timber frame (my first) I have been working on has an octagon shape in one corner. It is 16’ across and the 8 sided king post is … Continue reading →

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The Life of a Wife of a Log Home Builder

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

by Kay Sellman of Sellman Log Structures Reprinted from Spring 2012 Newsletter I am wondering if any other wives of log home builders feel the way I do so I thought of writing this article to see if anyone agrees … Continue reading →

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