41

st
Conference
in B.C.
...page 9
Fall 2013 Number 78
Agreement Number 40707514
Inside This Issue
Assembly Off A Grid
pages 14
Band Saw Mills Add
Profitability And Quality
pages 6-7
Getting The Most From Your
Mill
page 7
Keeping Tabs On The Mill
page 8
ILBA Elections
page 15
2014 Conference in B.C.
page 9
40th Anniversary Notes From
Two Founders
page 9
Tech Talk
page 12
Classifieds
pages 1618
Advertisers in This Issue
page 19
www.logassociation.org
ILBA website
Log Building News
Download this
current issue at the
ILBA website
www.logassociation.org
Assembly Off A Grid
By Martin Slager
One of the more tedious and stressful jobs of a re-set is to position the frst round correctly. It must sit on the
fnal foundation or foor deck exactly as it sat on the temporary foundation in your yard. Get it right and the rest
of the day is spent watching logs fall into place with little persuasion. Get it wrong and you face unhappy joints
that require far too much effort to get ftted.
For years, we would take diagonal measurements from reference points that we drew on the logs near each
corner of the building, and any other part of a wall that did not have a continuous log through two corners. (For
instance, for some long walls, the sill log is not one-piece.) These marks are used to position the sill logs in their
correct alignment when they are re-set on the houses actual foundation.
The diagonal measurement method has two weaknesses: frst the diffculty obtaining accurate measurements
between reference points marked on logs; and second, we found that diagonal measurements alone werent
enough to get an accurate placement of the logs on the foundation/subfoor.
Because the reference marks are on vertical, curved faces of the logs, it is diffcult to get precise diagonal
measures: you have to bend the tape. The tape measure bends with a slight radius, so its point of contact with
the mark on the log can be vague. (Especially when at the same time you are straining to pull the tape tight.)
This means that you are guessing the last 1/8 (3mm). Usually this slight inaccuracy has little effect on the
outcome of the assembly, but if problems arise later it can breed irritating thoughts of uncertainty.
Even if you have a method of getting precise diagonal measurements (which, with a little ingenuity, can be
achieved) you can still face
problems placing the logs.
Heres what I mean:
When logs are set during
the initial crafting in our
yard, we have a reference
line on the fat on the
underside of the sill log that
represents the foundation
edge (sometimes we use
the centerline of the log
wall instead). These can be
used to align the logs to the
houses actual foundation
. . . but foundations are
often not square, or parallel, or exactly
the design length found in the plan.
What good is it to position your carefully
measured marks or chalklines to a un-
square foundation that is 3/4 (20mm) too
narrow? But dont just blame the masonsafter all, it is common for the temporary foundation in your yard to
have shifted as you were building, and then your marks no longer represent the actual foundation.
Our typical re-set experience found us checking and then double- (and triple-) checking dozens of diagonal
and linear positioning measurements, followed by discussions about the logic used to determine which logs
should be adjusted. As the walls get taller we were often repositioning logs using grunt methods (pounding with
the persuaders, prying with levers, using the crane to lift logs for easier pushing . . . you know what I mean).
40
th
YEAR
I
N
T
E
R
N
A
T
I
O
N
A
L L
O
G

B
U
I
L
D
E
R
S

A
S
S
O
CI A
T
I
O
N
Figure 1: The shell in the yard. Plywood screwed to underside of
sill logs. The grid lines 16 from foundation edges are two sides of a
perfect rectangle. Yellow marks are the edge marks where grid
lines touch waney edges of sill logs.
Photo credit: Martin Slager (with Robert Chambers)

Fall 2013
2
While four-walled buildings with no interruptions in the continuity of the frst round logs
are relatively simple to orient, multi-wall shells, and shells with discontinuous sill logs are a
different animal.
It was not unusual for us to spend 2 to 4 hours setting the frst round and often we
were still bewildered by a measurement that just wasnt right. While our buildings would
always return to their natural and happy state (something I call the logulus of elasticity)
the process brings some mental and physical stress.
More recently, we have been able to relieve much of the stress and reduce the time
needed to set the frst round. The process we now use is to establish a perfect rectangle
inside a 4-wall shell (and, in more complex designs, a grid of rectangular lines), and
then we make measurements from our ideal grid to points on the waney edges of the
sill logs. When its time to reassemble, we draw the same perfect rectangle, or grid of
rectangular lines, on the subfoor, and then measure out from the grid to mark the edge
points on the foor. Then we place the sill logs so their edge points touch the edge points
we marked on the subfoor.
In more detail, heres what we are doing. After a shell is complete in our yard, and is
ready for dismantling, we screw pieces of plywood to the underside of the log sills in
each corner (Figure 1). For the frst marks that we draw on the plywood, we use the
foundation line of the temporary foundation (stumps) of one wall (usually the longest
straight wall) and make a mark on the plywood at each corner that is 16 (40cm) from
this foundation line. (You might use a different number depending on whether your logs
are bigger or smaller than ours, but choose a number, and stick with it for each shell.)
From these marks we then measure across to the plywood corner of all walls that are
parallel to our starting wall. The measurement will be the true (design) foundation
width less 32. (32 because we have measured in 16 from the true foundation line
of both walls.) Now we stretch a string line from plywood mark to plywood mark and
extend the line so it intersects the sill log wall that is perpendicular to the string. We mark
this point on the sill log (the yellow marks in Figure 1).
Repeat this process for the walls that are 90 to your starting wall: measure in 16
from the foundation line of your temporary foundation and mark that on the plywood;
repeat at the next corner; stretch a string through these two marks until the string touches
the adjacent log, and mark these points on the sill logs. Draw lines on the plywood
directly over where the string had been stretched. We now have our frst corner reference
mark. So, at our starting corner, we have a piece of plywood with two lines; both lines are
16 from the temporary foundation edge of these two walls. Where the two lines intersect
on the plywood is a point that is 16 from both foundation lines on the underside of the
sill logs.
Now we measure along our frst line (the long wall that we started with) the length
of the true (design) foundation minus 32. But do not mark 16 from the temporary
foundation in this corner, or any other corner. Instead, go into the offce and fgure out
the diagonal measurements of a rectangle that is 32 narrower and 32 shorter than the
design size of your foundation. Use these diagonal measurements to mark all the other
LogBuildingNews
Fall 2013
Issue #78
Published four times a year
2013 International Log Builders
Association
P.O. Box 775
Lumby, British Columbia
Canada V0E 2G0
Toll-free: 800-532-2900
Phone: 250-547-8776
Fax: 250-547-8775
www.logassociation.org
Ann Miks, Administrator
ann@logassociation.org
Log Building News Editor
Robert Chambers
robert@logbuilding.org
Contributors to this issue:
Martin Slager
info@jdvloghomes.com
Robert Chambers
robert@LogBuilding.org
Clayton Petree
publicpolicyperspectives@comcast.net
MISSION STATEMENT
This association is a non-profit
organization comprised of log crafters and
affiliated members from many countries.
We are dedicated to the education of
both our members and the public.
Our association has a mandate to
research, develop and share techniques
relevant to the construction of superior
handcrafted log buildings.
Figure 2: Red
arrows show the
critical measurements
to locate the sill logs in
the right place on the
subfoor. One the left
it is 5-3/16 from the
grid line to edge mark.
On right it is 4-3/4.
Photo credit: Martin Slager (with
Robert Chambers)
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
3
corners. This creates a perfect rectangle that is 32 smaller in width and 32 shorter in length than the design foundation, and is also as
close to perfect as we log builders get: its corners are 90, its walls are all the correct lengths (minus 32); and its parallel walls are actually
parallel.
Now, extend all the lines along the plywood surface and mark where the lines intersect the sill logs (in the photos these marks are the
short yellow lines).
We use the sides of this smaller, perfect rectangle that is inside our shell to take certain measurements. We measure from our marks on
the sill logs (the yellow marks) back to the line on the plywood that is parallel to these logs (red arrows in the Figure 2). In Figure 2, you
might be able to see that we have written these measurements on the sill logs: 4-3/4 for one log, and 5-3/16 for the other. So, now we
have a record of how far the actual edge of each sill log is from our perfect rectangle. Lets call these yellow marks our edge marks.
Repeat this process in all corners, and make a record, a map really, of the grid and all these edge mark measurements.
When practical, we send a small crew the day before the shell arrives with the map to lay out the perfect rectangle on the subfoor,
otherwise we do it when we all arrive on site with the logs. First we snap chalklines of the perfect rectangle on the plywood subfoor. We
follow the same process that we did in our yardthat is, we start with the same long wall. We use diagonal measurements for the smaller
perfect rectangle grid to lay out all the other corners (Figure 3).
We dont measure 16 from the foundation on the parallel walls because the foundation will not be exactly the right size or shape. We
want our smaller perfect rectangle drawn on the subfoor, and we wont get that if we snap lines that are 16 in from every foundation
edgethat would just get us a smaller copy of our imperfect foundation.
Now, with our perfectrectangle grid snapped on the subfoor or slab, we carefully put each of the edge marks onto the grid lines we
have snapped. Of course, the edge marks are all a different distance from the perfect rectanglebecause they were all measured to unique,
waney shapes. Use your map to get them all correctin this example, 4-3/4 and 5-3/16 (Figure 3).
Back in the yard, the
plywood corners are
removed from the sill logs
as we unstack the shell for
transport. Once we know
how far each of the unique
edge marks is from our
perfect rectangle grid,
then we dont need the
plywood.
The logs arrive at the
foundation. Now we are
ready to set the sill logs.
Set the half logs onto the
subfoor or slab. Move
the sill logs so the edge
marks (the yellow marks)
on the logs touch the
edge marks youve drawn
on the foor (the blue marks in Figure 3). Now fy the other sill logs in. When the sill logs are aligned to the edge marks they should be in the
exact orientation they were in when they were taken off the temporary foundation. Of course we still rely on the traditional diagonal lines to
double check that all placements are accurate, but usually very little tweaking is needed.
The lines of the perfect rectangle grid on the foor also can be reference points to establish electrical chases to be drilled through the
sub foor. In your yard, after the electrical chases / holes have been drilled through a sill log, measure from each hole to the corner point on
the plywood. Measure back from the string line (one side of your perfect rectangle grid in your yard). Put all these positions on your map
(distance from corner and distance from string line x and y coordinates) and then you can map these onto the subfoor using the perfect
rectangle grid you have on your subfoor.
For electrical chases through the subfoor, we cut generous openings (taking care to not cut past the inside edge of the log). These cuts
are easy and safe, and permit us the beneft of avoiding cutting through foor joists. (By cutting away the plywood decking you can see
where the foor joists are, and so you avoid cutting or drilling into the joists.) You also avoid the cirque du soleil act of standing on the sill
log leaning precariously out past the foundation while drilling with a two-inch bit and probably into subfoor framing loaded with all sort of
nasties to ruin your bit (and your wrists).
While establishing the perfect rectangle grid does require extra effort, in my view it is worth it because the frst round of logs is fast to
position, and is in the right place. Not only is there a respectable savings in time, but accuracy is high, and stress is lower, too.
Figure 3: Subfoor
deck of the house.
Grid lines have been
snapped to create
the same perfect
rectangle we had in
our yard. Having the
grid lines allows us to
measure along the grid
lines to re-establish the
edge marks. When we
set the sill logs down,
the yellow marks in
fgure 2 will touch the
blue marks in fgure 3.
Photo credit: Martin Slager (with
Robert Chambers)

Fall 2013
4
Ed Levin, 1947-2013
Timber frame revival pioneer in the 1970s, careful craftsman,
lay engineer, exacting frame designer, a principal founder of the
Guild, and early adopter
of CAD, Ed introduced
colleagues to the medieval
roots of western timber
frame design and readers
of the Guild journal to
(for instance) compound
roof joinery, French scribe
layout, and fnite element
analysis. . . . he became
a timber framers timber
framer for 20 years, solving
countless design and
joinery questions for other
craftsmen. Ken Rower
I lost a great friend and true collaborator. We have two
ongoing projects [that Ed worked on], and I am happy to keep
him around in spirit for a little while longer.... Ed Shure
I met Ed in the early 1990s and again at our Yellowstone
conference in 1993, where he taught roof geometry to many of
us. And we were part of a team that went to St Petersburg, Russia
for a volunteer project that year.Every time Ed and I worked
together, most recently at this summers TFG conference, I came
away wanting to see more of him.
Ed always found an opportunity to refect on meaning, and
share the bigger perspective. While I had my head down, focussed
on the task at hand, Ed was also considering something far more
important: the humanity of what we are doing.
Robert W. Chambers
What a wonderful and richly growing experience it was for
me to have known and worked with this multitalented and
multifaceted man. Like you, I am drawn back to early days: my
frst Guild conference in 87 at Mt. Hood - who was this East
Coast giant who fitted from arcane topic to topic with such
ease and fun, and funny asides? I recall my notes being illegible
scrawls as I tried, quite unsuccessfully, to keep up, to say nothing
of comprehend. Fortunately for me the elements of time and
exposure brought the experience of friendship. Tom Hahney
Ken Rowers words appear here courtesy of the Timber
Framers Guild and Scantlings 181, newsletter of the TFG.
www.tfguild.org/members/in-memoriam
To find out more about our advertisers, just click on any ad to go to their website.
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
5
LPR-80P Log Home Center
The Reliable and Flexible solution to log
rounding and profiling

Maximum Reliability and Flexibility, to tackle the pressure of
demanding workload and the ever-changing customer preference.
Super Dimensional Accuracy of finished logs, guaranteeing the
top class straightness and perpendicularity without efforts. No more alignment
works. No more gaps left between logs.
Incomparably Smooth Surface Quality, no dents or cutting marks
left on the log, even under heavy load cutting.

SHING MATIC CO., LTD.
Tel: +86-28-8768 6921
Fax: +86-28-8768 6920
Email: info@shingmatic.com
For more information, visit us at
www.shingmatic.com
Log length up to 11.5 m (38ft)
Log diameter up to 600 mm (23)
Maximum Versatility
Finish all profiles by one machine
Maximum Productivity
Finish all works by one-time loading

Fall 2013
6
By Clayton Petree
As a craft, the log home building trade has many long-held
traditions, most developed for very good reasons. Over time,
technology has changed how log homes are built allowing for
more precision and quicker builds. Chainsaws, cranes, and
other mechanization have all had a positive impact because they
increased productivity and safety.
Another modern tool helping log home builders increase
productivity and potentially adding an additional income stream
is the portable band sawmill. This type of sawmill is safe, easy
to use, relatively inexpensive, and highly accurate factors
accounting for increasingly widespread use of the tool by the
industry.
The portable band saw mills most often used by log home
builders are on a wheeled trailer so they can be towed to any
location. Most are gas- or diesel-powered, though if the mill will
be used in only one location, then an electric motor is possible.
Some are fully manual walk-along models, and others are
hydraulically operated log lifter/turners with stationary controls.
Bed extenders are common for cutting long logs, and beds
longer than 40-feet (12m) are common.
Modern bandsaw mills use either a thin kerf blade or a very
thin kerf blade. Kerf is the thickness of cut the blade makes as
it passes through wood.The thicker the kerf, the more sawdust
produced. A traditional circle sawmill typically has a kerf
1/4th inch (6mm) or more and produces lumber that requires
additional processing (sizing or planing) prior to use. Very thin
kerf band saws remove as little as 1/10th of one inch (2.5mm)
to produce smooth and consistent lumber that may be used
without secondary processing.
Thin-kerf bandsaws produce more useable lumber from
each log, increasing productivity and proftability.In addition,
bandsaw mills are much safer than a standard circle saw mill
when re-milling salvaged or urban wood that may contain nails,
glass, or wire. When the operator hits something, a band blade
gets dull, but a circle saw can fy apart, potentially sending
dangerous fragments of teeth fying.
ILBA member Mark Lukcik of Lukciks Log Homes has been
crafting Scandinavian full scribe log homes since 1987. He says
that for many people, a prefab milled kit home is often a popular
choice, but as a builder, Mark has chosen to focus his business on
designing and building custom homes because, he says, I enjoy
the aspect of starting from a tree on the stump to the end result
of a one-of-a-kind house. Mark has found that his customers
have been happy to pay for a unique, handmade structure.
Mark gets his logs from multiple sources, always trying to use
trees that might otherwise be wasted. I like my homes to have
a lot of the natural characteristics. referring to the difference
between what he builds and the uniform look of a milled log home.
For many years, Mark used a chainsaw cutting-guide he
developed to mill fats on his base starter sill logs and purlins,
but, according to Mark, using the guide was very slow and
dangerous. Wanting to improve safety and production
capacity without sacrifcing quality, Lukcik looked for alternatives.
He ended up with a WM LT15 band saw mill with 60 (18m) of
bed extension. Perhaps most important, Mark notes that the mill
is more accurate, productive and safe, than other technologies
commonly in use today.
David Barfeld, owner of Southwest Log Homes and member
Band Saw Mills Add Proftability And Quality
Learn about timber framing
Experience the joy of building
community through craft
Timber Framers Guild
education inspiration
888-453-0879
www.TFGUILD.ORG
To find out more about our advertisers, just click on any ad to go to their website.
LT70 with bed extensions. Open-sided portal-frame
shelter has only 4 posts. Note I-beam in-feed table.
Think kerf
bandsaw blade
about as thick as a
quarter (2.5mm)
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
7
of ILBA, started out in the family construction business. Over
time, he became frustrated with the boom and bust cycle
associated with conventional home building and turned, for a
number of years, to marketing log homes built by another frm.
David decided he would build his own log homes with a focus
on high quality and customer service. David explains, We say
what we do, and do what we say. When you do that youll have
plenty of work because word gets out fast when you have good
customer service.
Part of Southwest Log Homes commitment to quality and
customer service is drying and treating all of their own logs.
David uses logs that have been treated with a borate salt solution
with sapstain preventative, then dried in their kiln. David
says, We use dried logs because it reduces checking. David
continues, It can be diffcult to get the customer to understand
they need to take care of the logs. Our treatment works very
well and protects the logs for at least 6-7 years.
Not happy with the high price of having logs milled for his
needs, an associate of Davids suggested he buy his own mill.
After looking around at the various options, David ended up
buying a used WM LT-30 mill. I have a 20 bed extender
which allows me to mill up to 40 logs with no splicing, David
explains. Typically, the mill is used to cut the starting, eave,
and purlin logs because of the accuracy and ease the band saw
mill provides. In addition, the versatility of the portable band
sawmill has allowed Southwest to actively beneft from the
increasing popularity of hybrid log homes in the companys
market area because Southwest can quickly and easily mill their
own material.
Southwest Log Homes also uses their mill to make custom
lumber, timbers and other products desired by the frms
customers. For their market, Nobody wants conventional
lumber anymore, David explains. They want their home to
look rustic so we use our scrap material to make rough sawn
lumber for use inside the homes. David says that they have
had tremendous results custom making mantels, counters, and
other interior parts from unique or diffcult to obtain wood
such as burled mesquite. When cutting expensive or diffcult
to acquire wood such as Antique Long Leaf Pine, the very thin
kerf blade produces as much as 30% more lumber than a circle
saw, or an Alaskan chainsaw mill can. The effciency translates
directly into higher profts.
David Barfeld says, take care of your customer and youll
always have a list of references so potential customers can check
on your previous work. Mark Lukcik says about his choice,
Thats the way we like to build and thats why we refer to our
customers by name, not number.
Getting the most from your mill
By Clayton Petree
For log home builders already using a mill, there are several tips you should take to get the best results.
First, always use the appropriate blade for the job and location. Simon Petree of Greenleaf Forest Products located in Northwest
Washington State says, Around here, the wood is hard compared to the same species growing in Oregon, so I use a different blade.
Typically your blade or saw dealer can help you pick the best blade for a particular job. Bark is also tough on blades. Fully debarking the
log before sawing will remove the mud and grit and keep your blades in much better condition.
Second, for a good cut and long blade life, Simon emphasizes how important it is to change the blade before it becomes too dull.When
cutting with a dulled blade, you will get a poor cut and the blade can quickly overheatan overheated blade may only be good for a
couple of sharpenings while a blade that is changed out before it heats up can be resharpened up to 10 times before it is spent.
Simon sharpens his own blades saying, I was spending too much money on sharpening so I decided to give it a try. Sharpening
equipment has come a long ways, so dont be afraid of it, its easier than ever. Grinding wheels should be pre-profled for your blade
specs and the ability to dual set means its quick, too.
Simon advises that if there is one adjustment that makes the biggest difference for accurate sawing: blade rollers. Blade rollers must
be adjusted carefully to manufacturer spec. Simon recalls a friend that recently purchased a mill and was frustrated because even with all
new equipment, he wasnt getting a good cut and thought he had a bad blade.But after carefully adjusting the rollers to the proper spec,
everything worked perfectly.
If you are using what is called a 4-post mill, ensure that you have everything as level as possible to get the best cut. If you have a
cantilevered design powerhead, like Mark Lukcik and David Barfeld are using, these can operate even if the bed is not perfectly level.

Fall 2013
8
To find out more about our advertisers, just click on any ad to go to their website.
Keeping Tabs on the Mill
By Martin Slager
I was frustrated by how awkward it can be to set logs on our sawmill to make predetermined cuts. Logs are sometimes bent or
bowed, and are always tapered and have knots and so they do not sit comfortably on the straight and fat bed of a mill. And one
end of the log always has to be raised so the desired cut is parallel to the sawmill bed. That frustration led me to the tab solution.
First, draw the cut-lines on the
logs ends for the fat that you want
to make. The cut-lines are laid-out
by the method you are using now.
Then, another line (tab line) is
drawn parallel to the cut-lines. The
tab line is drawn an equal distance
from the actual cut-line at both
ends (for example, 8 down from
the cut line at both ends).
The tabs themselves are a
matching pair of 14 (36cm) tall
rectangular pieces of (20mm) plywood about
18 (46cm) wide. (Note that you might want a
pair of plywood tabs that are taller than 14 or
shorter than 14 depending upon the diameter
of the logs you are using, and the position of the
fat on the log.) The tab lines must be located so
that the bottom of the plywood tab will be below
the lower surface of the log (so the log doesnt
touch the sawmill bed).
We Oly-screw the tabs onto the logs ends (we
like 2- (65mm) Olympic log fasteners or similar). The heavier the log, the more screws we use. The log is then placed on plywood
beds that sit on the mills cross supports. The tabs position the logs heights at both ends so that the fat we are about to cut is parallel
with the saw rails.
If a log end will be visible, then we make sure the log is a few inches longer than its fnal length, so we can trim the end after the fat
or fats are cut, to remove the screw holes.
Plywood tab
screwed to the log
end at the tab
line. Red arrow is
cut line; blue arrow
is tab line.
Photo credit: Martin Slager
Both ends of the log have a plywood tab.
The tabs rest on plywood tables that sit on the
sawmill rails. The logs cut lines are now parallel
to the saw bed.
Photo credit: Martin Slager
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
9
40th Anniversary Notes from Two Founders
In honor of the ILBA 40th Anniversary, Ann sent laser-engraved pen and pencil sets to our Founders
We received nice thank-you notes from Ed and from Allan:
I have always maintained that the best and most impressive log structures ever built are being built today. This is a compliment to
those builders out there that continue to make changes and improvements to the craft. Of course I wish you and this great organization
continued success into the future . . . thank you once again for the great gift that I shall treasure.
Respectfully, Ed Campbell
Very pleasant surprise to get the pen and pencil set from the association - I will try to put them to good use. I have been trying to do
some writing for a while now but it is too easy to fnd an excuse to put it off - maybe this will help.
But the sun is shining and the grass is green and I have so many people that I can think of with joy and withall of you at the top of
the list!!!
Much love, Allan
2014 Conference in British Columbia
BC-LTBIA Will be Co-host
We will return to beautiful Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort on Vancouver Island for our 41st annual conference: March 27 to 30, 2014.
All ILBA members were asked to vote for one of three great venues we were actively considering: Mont Tremblant (Quebec),
Thunder Bay (Ontario), and Vancouver Island. The British Columbia location swept the ILBA voting as the heavy favorite.
And we are pleased to announce that our co-hosts for this conference will be the British Columbia Log and Timber Builders Industry
Association (BC-LTBIA). We are excited to be bringing our Associations together for their 2014 Conference and AGMs states Daniel
Depoe, President of
the BC-LTBIA. By
meeting together
we expect to have
a much larger
turnout of builders
and increased
participation by the
industry suppliers
and sponsors.
Our organizations have many members and suppliers in common, and
by bringing us together we all get the beneft of a higher-quality conference
program, and suppliers to our industry get access to more log home and
timber frame companies, says Robert Chambers, President of the ILBA.
Over recent years, many members and industry suppliers have had to choose
between both organizations to attend one or the others annual conference.
Both the BC-LTBIA and the ILBA are aware of the challenges that the industry
has faced and believe that coming together for a joint conference will be a positive event for our Associations, our members, and
industry supplier sponsors.
There will be a full schedule of useful and informative sessions, and planning is underway for a couple of all-day pre-conference
courses a classroom session with a business/marketing theme; and an outdoors hands-on course, too. And, Josh Littler is already
making plans for the return of the Log Builder Games!
The schedule, sponsorship opportunities and registration details will be sent out by both the ILBA and the BC-LTBIA in the coming
months. In the meantime, mark your calendar to attend your 2014 Conference and AGM March 27, 2014 to March 30, 2014 at the
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort (www.tigh-na-mara.com), Parksville, BC, Canada.
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort

Fall 2013
10
TimberTools.com
Your source for quality tools and service
Timber Tool Forge Hand forged: chisels, scarf slicks,
spuds, draw knives, Lassiter tools and more
Belgian garnet sharpening stones
SwissPro/HEMA Mortisers, slotters, guide tracks, drill
guides, circular saws, skew notchers & tenon cutters,
portable planers, chain beam saws, portable band saws
Serra Saw Mills wide blade technology, electric drive,
perfect production saw for logs up to 3' - 5'-4
REX / Mida 4-sided planers, moulders for reliable
continuous operation
CNC joinery and log milling machines Essetre/Krusi
Land Ark All natural wood fnish, also exterior, soft
wax for end grain or polish. Reduces checking.
Double-cut auger bits Cleanest cut, easily powered:
18 or 24 long. 3/8 to 1-1/2 wide
Zentra Drilling system with centering points, from
5/16 to 8, most materials: man-made or timber
Tel: 1-800-350-8176
Elevating the Design & Engineering
of Timber Structures
Cabin Creek Bridge, KY. Preserving America one piece at a time with Arnold Graton & Associates.
Licensed in:
USA: CA, CO, CT, DE, FL,
GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD,
MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT,
NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR,
PA, RI, SC, TX, UT, VT, WA,
WI, WY
Canada: AB, BC and ON
Ben Brungraber, Ph.D., P.E.
Mack Magee, M.S.
Duncan McElroy, P.E.
Joe Miller, Ph.D., P.E., P. Eng.
27 Sims Avenue, unit 2r
Providence, RI 02909
401.654.4600 www.FTET.com
Bringing a Modern Perspective
to an ancient craft, Fire Tower
specializes in timber structures
and related systems.
Talk to us about your next project, large or small.
When Execution Matters
Contact us today.
(401) 441-5217
www.fraserwoodindustries.com
Innovative Log & Timber Solutions
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
11

Fall 2013
12
1) Lateral Depth Gauge
We cut shallow lateral grooves to ensure the P-gasket we use has optimum compression.
The gasket must be properly compressed, of course, to keep water and air from getting into
the groove. It can be a fne balance between too shallow and too deep, between leaks and
hang-ups, and we sure improve our chances with this lateral groove depth gauge.
The depth gauge is a piece of plywood (18 diameter) and has 4 arcs shaped around the
circumference, each arc about 10 long and has diameters of 12, 14, 16 and 18. I use
10 for the length of each arc because thats wider than the widest groove that we would
cut. I decided to use two inch (50mm) increments for the gauge as it allowed me to include
the broadest range of radiuss on a single gauge. (And the difference between 1 (25mm)
increments is too small to justify including them.)
I decide which radius to use by measuring one end of the log below (this determines the
minimum or maximum starting gauge depth) and then I switch the gauge radius at every
15 (4.6m) of groove length. If the tip end of the log
being ftted to has a diameter of 12, I would use the
12 arc to measure the lateral groove at the butt-end of
the log we are working on (which will sit on the tip-end
of the log below).
Assuming 1 (25mm) of taper for every 10-feet (3m) of log length, I would use this initial
gauge for 15 of length, then move up to the next increment on the gauge. (As stated earlier,
and because there is a reasonable level of tolerance between too shallow and too deep, using the
12 and 14 gauge along the groove that is being ftted to a 13 log usually provides satisfactory
results.
Your gauge should be sized according to the maximum butt diameter and the minimum tip
diameter of the logs that you use. This is a useful and simple jig that enables us to keep our laterals
at a minimum depth with minimal fuss and bother.
2) Small is Beautiful
As much as I enjoy using an edge tool to work to my fnal scribe lines, I have succumbed
to the temptation of using a power grinder. It is versatile, fast and does not need to be
sharpened. One of my employees customized his grinding disk and backing pad to a 3-1/2
diameter making it even more user-friendly for manoeuvring along lateral and notch scribe
lines. He uses tin snips to trim the standard 4 (100mm) grinding discs down to 3-1/2
(90mm).
3) Big is Beautiful, too
We discovered another fne innovation some years ago after one of my employees
returned from a stint working with another builder. We take a seven-inch (180mm)
grinder and use a metal or concrete-cutting disk as a backing pad for a 7-inch 24- or 36-
grit grinding disc. By grinding the fastening nut to a lower profle you can lay the disc fat on a fat surface with no interfering center
projection. This makes it easier to be accurate and fast when fattening large end-grain and cross-grain surfaces.
Please in mind that neither of these grinder adaptations are approved by any regulatory and/or testing agencies . . . and do pose
serious risks to potential users.
4) Keep In Touch
We got hooked on using two-way radios after a stint on a Disney World construction site 13 years ago. Being able to communicate
with key employees instantly and, vice versa, having staff able to communicate with management if questions and/or problems arise
was a big time-saver, and effective communications tool. It is especially useful on moves and re-assembly jobs where, as we all know,
we have to shout to be heard above crane noise or at a distance.
TechTalk
TI PS AND TOOL S
Four great ideas
from Martin Slager:
Groove depth gauge in use - at
this location, the log below this
log is about 14 in diameter.
Photo credit: Martin Slager
Plywood depth gauge
with 4 different diameters
Photo credit: Martin Slager
4 sander/grinder cut down to
3, and two-way radio (behind)
Photo credit: Martin Slager
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
13
To find out more about our advertisers, just click on any ad to go to their website.
Effective Practices
& Methods
The ILBAs new
publication EP&M
is available for
sale online at
the ILBA website
www.LogAssociation.org
You can buy a paper book, or
download a PDF.

Fall 2013
14
BRODA nishes were developed by a loghome builder
from Whistler, to deliver mountain- tough durability with
easy maintenance. Visit our web site. Download
our free spec guide for loghome builders and nd
out more about our water- borne natural oil nish,
water- based acrylic clear- coats and urethanes.
While youre there, check our gallery to see how
other builders have used BRODA. Because
longer- lasting nishes are
more fun for everyone.
cbrproducts. com/rather be playing
FREE Spec Guide: www.cbrproducts.com/ratherbeclimbing For samples, call toll- free: 1 888311 5339
ILBA
Discussion
Forums www.logassociation.org/forums/index.php
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
15
Robrt Savignac
Robrt is a longtime proponent of our trade, and has served on the Board of the CLBA, and
was Executive Director of the ILBA for several years. He also co-chaired the ICC committee that
developed the log construction code ICC-400. Robrt is fully bilingual in French and English, and
feels that this will be an asset for the ILBA.
He is currently involved in developing yet another log builders association in Quebec, where
compliance to energy performance guidelines are threatening the industry . . . . as it is for us all.
Robrt teaches log construction at every level, and I relish those opportunities in sharing, where
I often learn as much as I teach! His log building and teaching business, Arbor Vitae, literally
means: tree of life, which he says encourages him to make effcient use of our precious forest
resource because it embodies centuries of energy captured from the sun and soil.
Ray King
Ray has been a member of the ILBA about 9 years, and has more than 28 years of log home
experience. A good portion of those years were in the feld working with clients and contractors
erecting log homes in other countries. He was a partner in 1867 Confederation Log Homes, and is
now the principle owner of Discovery Dream Homes in Ontario.
Ray says, Over the years I have had the pleasure to work with many log home enthusiasts
on many levels. From walking onto the property and working on design, to hands on with the
manufacturing and helping lay on the last log. I never forget how lucky I am to be able to have
chosen this career.
ILBA Elections
Four elected to the ILBA Board by Acclamation
Ray King, Robrt Savignac, Robert Chambers and Martin Slager have been elected to the 2014 ILBA Board.
The ILBA Board had four vacancies for the upcoming year, and received four nominations from people seeking to serve. Ann
contacted the BC Society Act offce at the Ministry of Finance (the BC Society Act governs our operation as a BC-incorporated non
proft). They advised that because all four nominees would be become Directors there was no need for ballots or an election, and that
all four have won by acclamation.
The terms of Earl Laverty and Konrad Gallei expire at the end of 2013. We thank Konrad
and Earl for their long service on behalf of the ILBA. As well as serving as Vice President,
Earl was instrumental in helping to organize conferences, and in particular our great
Niagara Falls AGM. Thanks, guys!
Martin and Robert have been re-elected and will be serving their second terms. Most of
us know them already, but lets meet our two new Directors:
Get this issue in
Full Color!
Download it at
www.logassociation.org

Fall 2013
16

C L A S S I F I E D
A D S
LOG BUILDING TOOLS
STARRETT & MACKIE scribers; heavy duty drawknives up to 30; peeling spuds;
chopping & fnishing axes; broadaxes; adzes; GRANSFORS axes; ENGLISH slicks;
ROBERT SORBY, HENRY TAYLOR, FOOT PRINT & PHEIL chisels and gouges;
JAPANESE slicks, chisels, saws, ink lines & fex squares; hand-forged Flarens,
shovel gouges, fat & scarf slicks, drawknives & draw-gouges; BARR Specialty
Tools; peavies; cant hooks; lifting tongs; log dogs & cleats; log horses; water
stones; Diamond whetstones; NORTHWEST calipers, tenon cutters & long auger
bits; ship augers; chainsaw mills & attachments; MAKITA & MAFELL planers, saws
& chain mortisers; MACKIE log building books & videos.
MAGARD VENTURES LTD. Attn: Maurice Gardy
8365 Domagala Road, Prince George, BC, Canada V2K 5R1
Tel: 250-962-9057 Fax: 250-962-9157
magardlogtools@telus.net www.logbuildingtools.ca
FREE
32-page
catalogue
A Boys Big Book of Jigs
A Log Builders Reference to Jigs, Tools and Techniques
An informative book on jigs and work methods specifc
to our trade. Sections include: Scribing and Layout,
Stairs and Railings, Cutting and Drilling, Stairs and Railings,
Holding, Mills and Machines, Lifting, Work Methods,
Accessing Heights, Resources, Cool Tools and New Stuff.
Available to ILBA members only
Convenient binder format allows additional
information to be inserted
Price $95.00 CAN plus shipping
To order, contact the ILBA offce at 1-800-532-2900 or
250-547-8776 or email info@logassociation.org
JIG BOOK
- - - -
ON SALE
NOW!
FOR SALE
1999 Heartwood Band Sawmill Model 310 Electric Never
been used; 6 Double-Cut (cutting travel speed up to 3 feet per
second forward or reverse). Will require 600 Volt 3 Phase Power
or motor exchange. The only noticeable noise this mill makes is
the actual blade cutting through wood. Eighty-eight feet of track;
operator travels with mill head along track. Numerous track-
mounted hydraulic log handing systems and full programmable
computer controlled set works. (We purchased 2 and only set one
up for use.) Purchased in 1999, replacement value of this unit
today is over $130,000 Canadian. Asking $65,000.00 Canadian,
will require some site preparation and assembly. To compare this
to any of the small bandsaws is like comparing a hi-way tractor/
trailer to a go-cart, this is a serious production mill. We often
can go three weeks between bandsaw blade sharpenings! Please
arrange for an appointment to see the twin unit in operation.
Link to this model at Heartwood Saw: http://www.heartwoodsaw.
com/Model_310.html. Email to info@moosemountain.com or
phone toll free 1-877-932-3992 Lloyd Beckedorf,
Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc.
Logworks Helper Pricing program specially written for fast
and accurate takeoffs and quotes of log home shells. You can
customize it for the pricing methods and preferences you
currently use. Note: you must own a copy of Microsoft Excel to
run Logworks Helper. Developed by Dai Ona with help from John
Boys. Contact Ann at the ILBA offces for sales and enquiries.
CDN $500.
Many old and out of print log building books and magazines.
Some new include: 2 cartons of The Millenium Issue of Log Home
Guide for Builders and Buyers. The last copies of Building The
Chateau Montbello, both hard and soft cover. Several new Dan
Milnes handbook of Canadian Log Building. Original copies of Vic
Janzens book, Your Log House. There is also Energy Economics
and Thermal Performance of Log Houses. Some are used and
some are new and in mint condition. Prices vary. There are also
many old books regarding log building and forestry. Many are out
of print and some are in Swedish and other languages.
I also have sets of the Mackie Mags. There are too many to list.
I was thinking of doing a website to sell these items, but it takes
time for the old Ma Logs to do things these days.
I can be reached on the land line 352-236-2807 OR BY EMAIL
peacemakersnetwork@hotmail.com, my address is DORIS MUIR,
5701 SW 64 Lane Rd, Ocala, FL 34474 USA
Northern White Pine Building Logs available in most sizes and
lengths. Winter Cut from Quebec. Please contact: Select Log,
Fred Temperton, 2899 Stella, Rawdon J0K 1S0.
Phone: 514-867-5430 Email: fred@temperton.ca
HELP WANTED
Full time log chinker. Full time log hand crafter and timber
framer. For both of these positions we require years of experience
and references. Contact - Southwest Log Homes, Inc Email:
david@southwestloghomes.com
Log Builder Wanted. Log Home Builder career opportunity
available with a progressive, quality oriented, full service log home
company. Edmonton area, permanent full time, year round. 1-2
years experience, must have own tools and transportation, wages
are $18.00-$30.00/hr on piece work. Fax resume to 780-460-2584.
To find out more about our advertisers, just click on any ad to go to their website.
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
17
C L A S S I F I E D A D S
HELP WANTED
Experienced full-scribe log builder wanted
for year round, full-time work. Big White
Pine logs. Good working conditions,
minimal travel, good pay and benefts.
Rural and beautiful Northern Vermont near
Connecticut River and White Mountains
of New Hampshire. 3 hours from Boston,
Montreal and coast of Maine. Outdoors
oriented person with good woodworking and
math skills. To apply send or email resume
and references. The Wooden House Co., Ltd.,
3714 North Road, S. Ryegate, Vermont to
Newbury, Vermont 05051.
Phone: 802-429-2490,
email: john@woodenhousecompany.com
John Devries Log Homes, a small upscale
company operating in Rural Eastern Ontario
since 1976 seeks an experienced log crafter
preferably with hands on supervisory
experience that can read plans and manage
projects. We foster a dynamic, creative,
solution oriented work environment that
emphasizes quality while attempting not
to sacrifce productivity (that elusive log
builders Holy Grail) in a structured but
fun atmosphere. (At least we think its fun)
It would be helpful (but not required) if
applicant has timber framing experience as
well. Salary dependent on experience. Plenty
of lakes, great fshing, hunting and other
outdoor recreation. 2 hours to Toronto or
Ottawa (for some serious city fun) Call to
Martin or Martin to discuss at 613-478-6830
or e-mail info@jdvloghomes.com
Log Builder/Timber Framer. We are seeking
to fll a position requiring the following skills:
Timber Framer; must have 4 year journey-
man certifcate in the European Tradition
(Zimmerman), or equivalent in experience.
Log Building: mastery of scribed, post and
beam and dovetail log construction.
Other Assets: working knowledge of CLT
(Cross Laminated Timber) Technology, roof
math and roof layout for the purpose of
massive log to log and timber to timber
connections and joinery. Experience with
hand and power tools; including chainsaw,
planers, routers. Valid drivers license.
Must be able to read plans, work
independently as well as integrate with our
existing team. Computer drafting skills are an
asset but not required. Hourly pay: $20.00
$24.00 hr commensurate with skills.
Our company is located in Merritt BC.
To apply: logworks@logworks.ca
Legendary Logcrafters Limited is a hand-
crafted log home producer in Collingwood
Ontario. Due to a consistent annual growth,
our company is adding multiple positions
from apprenticeships to experienced log
home builders. Legendary offers highly
competitive wages and a very structured
work environment. Please email resume to
Legendary@legendarylog.com or
fax 705-444-6675 or call 705-444-0400.
HELP WANTED
Confort Nature is looking for an
experienced log builder who will be in
charge of production. As a hands-on team
leader, he will be responsible of log shell
construction from blueprint reading to
quality management. As a small company
looking to develop and always get better,
we will give a lot of place to your ideas
and techniques. We are located in Quebec,
100km north of Montreal, in the beautiful
region of Lanaudire, next to Saint-Donat
and Mont-Tremblant Park, nearby lakes and
mountains. Lets build something together!
Please contact us via email at
info@confortnature.com or
phone 1-877-424-3525.
Log Builder Required in Scotland. We
seek to employ a log builder to assist with
building fully scribed and Post and Beam Log
Homes in the Scottish Borders.
Applicants should have a minimum of three
years experience in building Full Scribe Log
Homes using the over scribe technique, and
Post and Beam Log Homes. The applicant
should also be able to work from plans, work
unsupervised, and holds either a British or EU
passport or a UK working Visa. Wages to be
discussed depending on experience.
Please contact John via e-mail:
info@caledonialoghomes.co.uk
Draftsman with Dietrichs CAD experience.
Must have full working knowledge of the
Dietrichs Program, and hands on experience
in wood engineering and/or massive log and
timber joinery. Wages - 21.00 to 24.00 per
hour - please e-mail applications to:
Nicola LogWorks, attention: John Boys.
john@logworks.ca
West Coast Restoration LLC is looking for
a couple of people to do log work. We
are bidding on a job that will consist of up
to 200 feet of half and full log replacement.
If your interested please contact us at
billfnley@westcoastrestoration.com.
Must be willing to travel and be profcient in
repair work. We are located in Washington
State.
Big Foot Manufacturing Inc. in Tappen
British Columbia is looking to hire a
qualifed Timber Framer with CNC
experience. We are currently expanding our
product lines now that we are entering the
North American market. The ideal candidate
will be a journeyman Timber Framer who has
experience operating a Hundegger k2. This
person will be responsible for processing and
ftting fnal pieces and may be required to do
some on-site erection.
Please email resums in confdence to:
wayne@bigfoot-mfg.com or deliver them in
person to: Big Foot Manufacturing,
3380 Ford Road, Tappen B.C.
HELP WANTED
Experienced quality oriented log builders
needed. Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc.
is looking for experienced hands on log
builders capable of reading plans including
crew organizational skills that would enjoy
interesting projects to work on in the Calgary
area, in Cochrane Alberta. Earnings based on
attitude and experience. We have been busy
year round.
Please call Lloyd at: 1-877-932-3992 toll free
or email: info@moosemountain.com
WORK WANTED
Looking for work in the northwest.
I have 23 years of professional full-scribe log
building experience. I am only available for
short term temporary work, labor fne also.
Patrick Dalton (907) 803-0092
daltonlogshells@gmail.com and website
www.daltonlogshells.com
WANTED
A set of Gearhead Scribers. Please contact:
Leo Scales monicanleo@roadrunner.com.
603-846-5703.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
West Coast Restoration LLC is pleased
to announce that they offer complete
restoration services, insurance litigation
support and consulting.
Call Bill Finley at 360-961-3220 or
email: billfnley@westcoastrestoration.com
SERVICES
Brian Lloyd Construction Consulting
Industry Consulting
Building Inspection
Expert Witness
Confict Resolution
Vernon, BC Tel/Fax 250-549-3821
email: bg_Lloyd@hotmail.com
Drafting and Design Services for log homes
contact Bob at 250-212-3212 or
www.rsmdrafting.com.
Space Available
Advertise TODAY!
Log Building
News now in
Full Color
Download the
current issue at the
ILBA website:
www.logassociation.org

Fall 2013
18
TRAINING
FREE Log Selection Calculator. Go to www.
LogBuilding.org and then click on Free
Information. From that page choose the log
selection calculator and download it to your
computer. Requires Excel software to open
and use this fle. It gives you T-1, T-2, B-1 and
B-2 for any set of logs.
LOG BUILDING COURSES
Log Building Course in New Zealand
The Log Builders Association of New Zealand
is offering a Log Building course early 2014.
The course will be run in association with
Natural Log Homes, Geraldine, South Island,
New Zealand.
Be in quick, enrolments close Nov. 25
th
,
2013. For more information and to register
your interest contact the LBANZ secretary:
secretary@logbuildingnz.org.nz
Island School of Building Arts
3199 Coast Road, Gabriola, BC.
Tel: 250.247.8922. www.isba.ca

2014 Courses:
Log Building:
June 2 - 27 and September 1 - 26
Timber Frame Post and Beam:
April 7 - May 2 and
September 29 - October 24
Timber Frame Bents:
May 5 - 30 and October 27 - November 21
LOG BUILDING COURSES
Great Lakes School of Log Building
1350 Snowshoe Trail, Isabella, MN 55607
218-365-2126 phone 218-365-2335 fax
www.schoolofogbuilding.com
courses@schoolofogbuilding.com
Teaching the craft of log building in northern
Minnesota to owner-builders for 38 years,
with special emphasis on personal safety
and environmental sustainability. Courses
are designed for all skill levels, and men and
women of all ages are invited to participate.
Course Schedule and Rates 2014 (No
charge for lodging in school cabins)
Basics of Log Construction
April 16-25 (10-day) ......................................
$1,150 USD
Basics of Log Construction
May 14-23 (10-day) ......................................
$1,150
Basics of Log Construction
June 11-20 (10-day) .......................................
$1,150
Introduction to Stonework
June 22-26 (5-day) .........................................
$600
Basics of Log Construction
July 16-25 (10-day) ........................................
$1,150
Basics of Log Construction
August 20-29 (10-day) ...................................
$1,150
Basics of Log Construction
October 15-24 (10-day) .................................
$1,150
Basics of Log Construction
November 5-14 (10-day) ................................
$1,150
Special Rates
Couples or friends on log course only:
$1,100. each.
Graduates taking refresher log course: $300.
lodging & facilities charge only.
People attending a course together can
share many required tools. Couples will be
provided with their own cabin on a frst-
come basis.
Any additions to the above schedule,
including specialized courses for graduates,
are updated periodically under the
Course Dates and Rates and Log
Review Newsletter headings on www.
schoolofogbuilding.com
C L A S S I F I E D A D S
FOR MORE
INFORMATION

Ann Miks, Administrator
ann@logassociation.org
International Log Builders
Association
P.O. Box 775
Lumby, British Columbia
Canada V0E 2G0
800-532-2900 toll-free
250-547-8776 phone
250-547-8775 fax
www.logassociation.org
40
th
YEAR
I
N
T
E
R
N
A
T
I
O
N
AL LO
G

B
U
I
L
D
E
R
S

A
S
S
O
CI AT
I O
N
2013 ILBA Board of Directors
President
Robert W. Chambers
Email: robert@logbuilding.org
Vice President
Earl Laverty
Email: earl@lavertyloghomes.com
Treasurer
Martin Slager
Email: info@jdvloghomes.com
Clerk
Liberty Lewis
Email: llewis@callSBSA.com
Directors
Daniel Wait
Email: dan@fbiloghomes.com
Konrad Gallei
Email: konrad@gallei.de
Noah Hedges
Email: nandadevi@hotmail.com
Vladimir Fomich
Email: kb689@mail.ru
Josh Littler
Email: info@artisanlog.com
To find out more about our advertisers, just click on any ad to go to their website.
Support the advertisers
who support
Log Building News.
Its a win-win situation!
ILBA
Discussion
Forums
www.logassociation.org
/forums/index.php
LogBuildingNews
Number 78
19
Advertisers in This Issue
BC Log & Timber Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CBR Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chambers Scriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dietrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fire Tower Engineered Timber Inc. . . . . . . 10
Fraser Wood Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lignomat USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Log Home Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Magard Ventures Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Nicola Log Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pat Wolfe Log Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Perma-Chink Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16
Precision Structural Engineering . . . . . . . . 15
Sashco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Schroeder Log Home Supply. . . . . . . . . . . 10
SMTC Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Timber Framers Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Timber Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Timmerhus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wayside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Woodlandia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Joining the ILBA
Membership in the International Log Builders Association is open to any interested person. Members
gets one year of Log Building News, membership certificate, voting privileges, discounted conference
registration, a listing in the Annual Directory, a copy of the Association Constitution and Bylaws, use
of computerized help wanted and work wanted ads, and all ILBA mailings and notices. Company
memberships have additional benefits. The ILBA accepts Visa or MasterCard. For more information on
dues and member benefits, please call the ILBA office at 800-532-2900.
in our next issue
Coming up in Log Building News 79
41
st
Conference
Tigh Na Mara Resort
Pre-conference Workshops
How to Get Log Building News
Articles, photos and letters are welcomed.
The deadline for LBN 79 is January 5th, 2014.
If you submit articles in Microsoft Word

on CD or by email, send them directly to
the ILBA office.
Back issues of Log Building News are
available from the Association office.
Call 800-532-2900 to order.
Copyright Notice
Log Building News is copyrighted in Canada
and the United States. Express written
permission is required from the ILBA and,
in some cases, from the author, before
any article or photo can be photocopied,
distributed or republished. Contact the
ILBA office for details.
Disclaimer
The views and information expressed in
articles and ads appearing in Log Building
News are those of the authors of those
articles and ads. The International
Log Builders Association assumes no
responsibility for the accuracy of the
information contained herein and does not
edit or investigate any article or ad for that
purpose.

Advertising
Log Building News welcomes advertisers.
Please contact the ILBA office for
deadlines.
Log Building News is a great way to contact
the best log home builders. The ILBA is the
largest group of builders of handcrafted
log homes in the world our members
make well over $250 million of logwork
each year. Please contact the office
at 1-800-532-2900 for an advertising
specification sheet and ad rates.
Effective Practices
& Methods
The ILBAs new
publication EP&M
is available for sale
online at the
ILBA website
www.LogAssociation.org.
You can buy and download a
PDF file, or the paper book.
SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES TODAY
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
ILBA
Discussion
Forums
www.logassociation.org/forums/index.php
get noticed
contact mel@waysideco.ca
ph 250.545.2341
tf 1.800.663.6432
Proud to serve the ILBA

Fall 2013
20
Water Proof!
1 3/8" diameter - compressible
to less than 1/4"
Non-reactive with stains &
finishes.
Water proof
Stapling flange for an easier, faster,
install
Install during construction or on tear
down
Close cell exterior/open cell interior
5% Discount to all ILBA COMPANY
MEMBERS
Non-toxic. No off-gassing.
Ease of installation in all
weather
Great compression
recovery

720 lineal feet per reel
P Gasket from Nicola LogWorks
Installs Lightening Fast!
Sail Through your next
Blower Door Test
with Custom Shaped PGasket
R
H
ig
g
s
G
o
tta
G
a
sk
e
t!
To Order: 1-250 378 4977 or Toll Free: 1-877 564-4667
A Stylish
Hat!