The Six-Shooter
The balance of the exterior wall logs are
put in place much in the same manner as
laying bricks. A full course of logs is ap-
plied around the entire perimeter of the
house. Each wall log is toe-nailed at the
end, to the course of logs below it, and at
the top to the log just previously laid. Use
20d nails for all wall logs. A continuous
bead of caulking compound is applied to
the recess made to receive it, and at each
lap joint. The caulking compound used is
a non-hardening type and should be ap-
plied with care so that it does not show
at any joint.
As already mentioned, doors are fully
framed and assembled. The entire unit is
put in place as called for on the plans and
you simply build up the logs around it.
Each log that abuts against a door or win-
dow jamb, is toe-nailed in with one 20d
nail per log. In any case where the span
of logs between door or window jambs,
corners, and other vertical supports, ex-
ceeds six feet, logs are spiked to each other
with 80d nails (eight inch spikes) driven
vertically and spaced 24 inches on centers.
In all operations on doors, windows and
walls, be certain that the entire assembly
is plumb. A little time taken now to in-
sure a proper fit will save you a lot of
forcing later.
