TraditionalTool
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Very nice home, looks like a very well built home!
So, yeah, go read SkipE's dribble on "kit homes" and think of mine.
But at the same time, take a good look at what I'm building in the following pic.
And then look at this, it's a pic from a guy who built a SkipE home on Camino Island, you probably know him. I just saw it on his photobucket the other night. I'm not sure what it is about, but it looks like rust/corrosion to me.
I will say that his home is looking good, and it does look solid, I think his is one of the better ones I've seen for early stages. You probably know the guy, goes by Flinklock and is building on Camino Island.
And not for nothing but I don't care to have a knife blade's thickness between the wood and chinking material, sorry. Dirt and dust will only get in there, possibly mold. That basically wicks the moisture in, not air the moisture out, IMO, but depends on environment. If it helps in your area, be lucky.
I'm still very happy with my kit, I know a "kit home" ain't for everyone, but I'll have to suffice as it is what I am building...OTOH, what you think of as a kit and what I think of as a kit could be different all together.n
Cheers,
TT
PS - Rest in Peace SkipE
Very nice home, looks like a very well built home!
Yep, I have had my emails exchanges with both Skip and Elsworth Jr. Not gonna be too much good from me in that regard, I have never subscribed to the conspiracy theory of building log homes, where you can do it but the government will stop you from doing so...that piece of it is a real quagmire, IMO. This holds true for the "no government employees" disclaimer...C'mon TT, tell us how you really feel
I think I can agree with that much.I agree Skip was a eccentric guy with a political agenda.
For better or worse I'm calling my home a "kit home". A builder is helping me out to mill the sides off (will get to the log piece in a moment).I do however, respectfully disagree with some of your statements: I have seen many examples of his building style in person and found them not to be "a pile of cra#".
Well, at least my 2x4, wait, mine are 2x8. (that's 2 feet wide by 8" thick) seem like a decent log to me. The outer sap wood is removed for the most part. Traditionally it was sliced off with a broad ax, and as a matter of fact I had bought a broad ax and ended up giving it to the craftsman that taught me how to build this home. I hope he puts it on his mantel and has it for many years, he is most deserving of such a tool.A log that is milled square or rectangular is also no longer a log any more than a 2x4 is a log. The square or rectangular shape creates a "flat on flat " condition which create a capillary effect which draws water into the joint. I am not selling anything here. Just presenting a alternative. I believe in it and have it graphically shown to me why it can be of superior durability and economy.
So, yeah, go read SkipE's dribble on "kit homes" and think of mine.
But at the same time, take a good look at what I'm building in the following pic.
And then look at this, it's a pic from a guy who built a SkipE home on Camino Island, you probably know him. I just saw it on his photobucket the other night. I'm not sure what it is about, but it looks like rust/corrosion to me.
I will say that his home is looking good, and it does look solid, I think his is one of the better ones I've seen for early stages. You probably know the guy, goes by Flinklock and is building on Camino Island.
And not for nothing but I don't care to have a knife blade's thickness between the wood and chinking material, sorry. Dirt and dust will only get in there, possibly mold. That basically wicks the moisture in, not air the moisture out, IMO, but depends on environment. If it helps in your area, be lucky.
I'm still very happy with my kit, I know a "kit home" ain't for everyone, but I'll have to suffice as it is what I am building...OTOH, what you think of as a kit and what I think of as a kit could be different all together.n
Cheers,
TT
PS - Rest in Peace SkipE
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