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News from the Board of Directors…page 2 Treasurer’s Report: “Firmly in the Black”…page 2 Thank You to All Our Montebello Sponsors …page 4 Montebello Conference Awards…page 5 Ink Durability…page 10 TechTalk…page 12 Advertisers in This Issue …page 13 A New Auger Bit …page 14 Blackline Chalk Company …page 14 Montebello Log Games Results…page 15 PLS2 Laser …page 15 New and Renewing Chateau Montebello dining room from the ILBA 33rd Annual Conference this April. PHOTO JOEL MCCARTY Members…page 16 Business Standards: Construction Agreements and Procedures, Part 2 …page 18 Strong Settling Jacks A Message from BC …page 20 by Tom Hahney Letter to the Editor As log buildings have become more complex the ded into frame walls on the main floor. He was busy, …page 21 need for settling jacks has increased, and the places just as many of us are in our professional and person- Classified Ads…page 22 they are used have become more diverse. Here I will al lives, and he did not check the rate of settling of discuss some of the issues associated with using and his home as often as he should have. designing settling jacks. When he did find a bit of time he found that the Of course the idea behind a settling jack is that it threads on one of the jacks had stripped under the supports a portion of a when it needs to weight it had been supporting. As the log walls be held up, and that it allow this part of the building around the perimeter of the house had settled, more to be let down at the appropriate times. and more of the load from the roof and second floor 2007 Here is a story I was told by a very knowledgeable had been transferred to the settling jacks at the cen- ILBA Conference April 12, 13, 14 and skilled builder about his own log home. In his ter of the building. Time to get out the hacksaw, cat’s Harrison BC home, some of the roof and second-floor loads are paw, recip-, etc., and do some tearing out so a Hot Springs, carried down to the foundation by a series of settling new settling jack could be installed. Not much fun. jacks located on the top of columns that are embed- …continued page 7

Agreement Number 40707514 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 Issue #59 “Work shouldn’t be this much fun! It was a privilege to be on the Published four times a year © 2006 International Log Builders’ Montebello conference team with Association P.O. Box 775 Patti and Ann - but the best part of Lumby, British Columbia Canada V0E 2G0 the conference caper was connecting Toll-free: 800-532-2900 with the membership of the ILBA. I Phone: 250-547-8776 Fax: 250-547-8775 wonder if there is any group of peo- www.logassociation.org ple as interesting, talented, good- Ann Miks, Administrative Assistant [email protected] looking and warm hearted as the membership of the ILBA.Thank Log Building News Editor Robert Chambers YOU!” — Ingrid Boys [email protected]

Contributors to this issue: Walter Bramsleven TREASURER’S REPORT BC Log and Timber Building Industry News from the [email protected] Board of Directors Firmly in the Black Tom Hahney [email protected] Brian Lloyd had agreed to join the Board I am pleased to report that a very suc- for a short-term to chair the 2006 cessful conference combined with some Robert Chambers [email protected] Conference Committee. With this goal suc- vigorous cost cutting has put ILBA cessfully met, and having other outside accounts firmly in the black. Pat Clark commitments, Brian resigned at the 2006 Montebello was very well attended. [email protected] conference in Montebello to make room Both builders and sponsors made a Rick Hall for a replacement. The Board expresses strong showing at our auction which [email protected] their sincere appreciation for Brian’s serv- generated slightly over $59,000. My John Boys ice—and thanks for the wisdom and thanks go out to the sponsors, staff and [email protected] insights that he brought to the ILBA. volunteers who put this year’s conference John Nininger Rick Hall was elected by the Board to fill over the top. [email protected] the seat left vacant by Brian’s resignation. For the current year we have decided Rick inherits Brian’s term, which means to run the office with Ann Miks as our that Rick’s term will expire at the end of sole full-time employee. Special projects 2006. such as conference planning will be con- As decided at the 2006 AGM, there will tracted out on a job-by-job basis. We be a professional audit of ILBA finances would like to budget for continued annually. A draft of the Minutes of the investment in several key areas including: Montebello 2006 Annual General Meeting • ICC log standards (and training ILBA is available in the members-only area of members) the ILBA website. An accounting firm has • Log grading been hired and will perform an audit of • Governance development 2005 records late this summer. Bylaws pro- I will be posting a mid-year financial vide for a non-Board member to oversee report on the ILBA website in mid-July. an audit, and Mira Jean Steinbrecher was Have a great summer— elected by the members to fill this role. John Boys

2 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 ILBA CONFERENCE 2006

Group photo from the ILBA 33rd Annual Conference at Chateau Montebello this April. PHOTO BRIAN LLOYD

Number 59 LogBuildingNews 3 ILBA CONFERENCE 2006 Thank You to All Our Montebello Sponsors 33rd Annual Conference and AGM at Le Chateau Montebello – April 6-9, 2006

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4 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 ILBA CONFERENCE 2006 Montebello Conference Awards

Lloyd Beckedorf was given an award for and a new trademark red toque. most consistent conference attendance. A In recognition of Katerina Koelbel, who lamp by Horizon Log Works was presented travels every year to be with her ILBA family, as a house warming gift. a stylish hat to wear while helping with log It became apparent in reviewing photos builder games – Kat in a hat. from the old days that Wayne Sparshu had To a standing ovation, Ann Miks was pre- lost his fashion sense – he was presented sented with a lamp. Ann lights up our life! with a set of hand printed orange coveralls (and holds the association together) Vic Janzen reminisced about the first time he met Jacques Lariviere some 25 years ago. The story was about an outhouse Jacques planned to build – a “cathedral” outhouse. As a memento of those good old days, Jacques was presented with an exploding “back house.” Pierre Cousineau, Doug Lukien and Higgs Murphy were recipients of “thank-you” awards. Without Doug on pre-conference, Pierre on log builder games for materials and delivery we would have been high and dry. Higgs of course went far beyond the extra mile in bringing the Higgy Jigger, and all the tools in the world for Tech Talk and pre-conference. John Boys was presented with an award “from the floor”; the Littler Family took it upon themselves to recognize the efforts of John Boys. B. Allan Mackie received a lamp signifying his role as “ancestor” of 3 generations of log builders, and also as a house warming – Allan is homesteading for the last time? In honour of their status as founding fathers of the ILBA, both Ed Campbell and Vic Janzen were also presented with lamps by Horizon Log Works. The Grand Achievement award of the year and standing ovation went to Robert Chambers – a set of engraved brass Jim Grieb Scribers – in recognition of achieve- ment and contributions to our industry and our association: author, innovator, educator, and all-round fine guy!

FROM TOP (PHOTOS BY BRIAN LLOYD) Ed Campbell reflects on a lifetime of log building as the evening’s keynote speaker. Vic Janzen presents “back house” award to Jacques. Robert Chambers receives the Grand Achievement Award. Ann Miks says “thanks,” as members say “thanks” right back at her. Allan Mackie receives house-warming lamp.

Number 59 LogBuildingNews 5 6 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 Strong Settling Jacks from page 1 Timely inspection of the amount of settling that has taken 5) Will there be any side loads on the jack? For example a jack place and its impact on the building, is essential. In general, I do in a garage where someone could back into it. A column with a not like to leave this important detail in the hands of the home- brace in compression coming from one side is another example, owner alone. A “maintenance agreement” between owner and as this will cause the bottom of the column to kick out. builder can really take care of items like adjusting settling jacks 6) What adjustments are required? The jack can be adjusted in an experienced and timely manner. at the top, at the bottom, or in the middle (yes, ‘in the middle’ The log builder should place galvanized nails or other datum has been done). points at several locations around the building, and in places Once you have these questions answered, then the design which will make it easy to measure from the plate log to the becomes math grunt work. The jack is evaluated as a column foundation. And it is important to measure in locations where that is acted on by an axial force that is off-set from the center- settling is unimpeded. That is, measure at a location that is line of the column (the eccentric loading noted above). This away from anything that might keep a wall from settling. produces a column with combined axial and bending loads. Examples can include locations near a settling jack, or near a It is important to note that threads themselves don’t come staircase, or close to a column that is used as a log wall stiffener into this except in figuring out things like the net diameter of and it attached to the wall in a way that might restrict settling. the column and the tensile stress area (more on this in a You should encourage the homeowner to keep an accurate minute). The strength of the connection between the nut and written record of the settling measurements, with dates. Keep the threaded rod is almost never the issue that governs design. this record with the permanent files like insurance, mortgage A nut on a thread may be capable of holding 20,000 pounds and warranties. Develop a schedule of appropriate times to (and I’ve seen numbers like this in some advertisements). But measure unrestricted settling, and enter these on your calendar this often has nothing to do with how strong a settling jack or computer “to-do” list. When that reminder comes up — give made from this nut and threaded rod may be. It is the column the owner a call if he is doing the measuring, or take a trip to action of the rod, that is, its tendency to bow, which typically is the home yourself. Beyond providing an essential service for the the issue. An exception to this may be a threaded rod of steel health of the home, your attention will be appreciated by the …continued on page 9 homeowners. Designing settling jacks is the similar to designing a structural column. Here are some of the questions that need to be consid- ered: 1) How long is the settling jack (the column)? For a single story house with 9’ walls and 6% settling, a jack might allow for about 6.5" of travel, and the threaded rod itself might be as long as 12". 2) How is the threaded rod attached at the bottom and at the top? In engineering lingo we ask if it is free to rotate (“pinned”), or not (“fixed”), and this depends on the configuration of the …continued page 7 jack and how it is attached at its top and bottom to the adjoin- ing material. 3) What type of steel is used in the threaded rod? Is it com- mon A36 that your local shop has threaded for you, or perhaps bolt steel A307? Maybe it’s some high strength stuff? 4) Will the surface of the log that is supported by the jack be exactly 90 degrees to the length of the jack, or will it be 89.6 degrees, or what? In other words, how accurately can the entire assembly be built and installed? And will the support below the jack, say a spread footing, compress the soil evenly, or will the footing tilt slightly? Will the footing be level? These and other irregularities will cause some eccentricity, which is to say that the load on the threaded rod will not come down exactly through its center, but be off-center a bit. This causes bending stress in the threaded rod that must be considered.

Number 59 LogBuildingNews 7 Settling Jacks, the Math by Tom Hahney Here is the calculation process I typically use for settling jacks. The Here is an example: information about steel and threads comes from Manual of Steel How much load can we expect a 1" diameter settling jack to hold up Construction, Ninth Edition. if it is to accommodate the settling of a one story log building where we • Use the table labeled “Threaded Fasteners” to find the root diameter expect the settling to be equal to 6.5 inches? We will use a design as and the Tensile Stress Area (TSA). The root diameter of a threaded shown in Figure 2. rod is a measure of the steel left after the threads have been cut — it The root diameter = 0.865 inches is the remaining diameter at the root of the threads. For example, a Tensile stress area (TSA) = 0.606 inches 1" ø threaded rod has a root ø = 0.865 inches. The Tensile Stress Area is the lobe shaped area of steel left after threads have been cut, when The radius of gyration = r = ø/4 = 0.865 in/4 = 0.216 in 3 3 a section is cut at 90° to the rod axis. Use the root diameter to devel- The section modulus = S = (π ø ) / 32 = π (0.865 in) / 32 = 0.0635 cu in op the radius of gyration (r) and the section modulus (S). We will use a K = 1.0. ( r = ø/4) (S = Pi ø3 / 32) “l” is the length of the settling space, which we will take as = 6.5 in. • Kl/r I use a value for K = 1.0. This represents a column which is Kl/r = (1.0 x 6.5 in) / 0.216 in = 30.1 free to rotate at the top and bottom, but is not free to translate (move We’ll assume mild steel as the material for the threaded rod; F = 36 ksi horizontally) in these locations. I use the settling space for the value y Entering table C-36 in the Manual of Steel Construction with a Kl/r value of “l”. Typically I base this length on the “before settling” condition, as of 31 (rounded up from 30.1) will return a value of F = 19.87 ksi this is time when the settling jack is most vulnerable. a • Use Table C-36 (or C-50) of the Manual of Steel Construction to find The eccentricity (Δ) will be 5% of the settling space = 5% (6.5 in) = Fa for the calculated Kl/r. 0.325 in. • Use this value of Fa in the interactive equation. At this point we solve the interactive equation to see how large our • Divide the column load P by the TSA to calculate fa for the interac- allowed load (P) can be. tive equation. Interactive equation: f /F + f /F ≤ 1.0 • Calculate the moment (M) in the column by multiplying the column a a b b where: f = P/TSA = P/0.606 sq in load P by the eccentricity Δ, that is chosen (see Figure 1). It is my a F = 19.87 ksi sense that there will always be some eccentricity. For a settling jack a f = M/S = PΔ/S = P(0.325")/0.0635 cu in supporting a log column that is one story in height one rule of b F = 0.66F = 0.66(36ksi) = 23.8 ksi thumb is to use an eccentricity of 5% of the settling space of the set- b y tling jack. Substituting values and solve for P: • Divide the moment (M) by the section modulus (S) to calculate fb for [P/(0.606 sq in x 19.87 ksi)] + [(P x 0.325") / (0.0635 cu in x 23.8 ksi)] = 1 the interactive equation. P = 3,356 pounds • For the interactive equations use Equation H1-3 from page 5-54 of This tells us that the 1" diameter settling jack that will accommodate the Manual of Steel Construction. (Use H1-3 even if fa/Fa is > 0.15, 6.5 inches of settling can safely hold up 3,356 pounds. as the error is very small for these types of columns, and the calcula- tion is simpler than using H1-1 and H1-2. H1-1 is slightly more If we use a stronger steel, for example one with a Specified Yield conservative (using Cm = 1) and H1-2 is slightly less conservative.) Stress of 50 ksi, we will be able to hold up a load of 4,627 pounds. Interactive equation: fa/Fa + fb/Fb ≤ 1.0 FIGURE 2 log col. FIGURE 1 load

settling space eccentricity

3" initial penetration bearing plate settling space 1" hex adjusting nut 1" ø threaded rod CL base plate nut threaded column foundation

Rawl Hammer Capsule base plate or equiv. & nut

8 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 and a nut of some softer material that is not as strong as a steel – How thick does it need to be so that it is stiff enough to not nut. deflect under the load to the extent that the bearing area is A note on acme threads: their heavy threads look stronger compromised, or that the threaded rod does not punch than UNC, but are they? I spoke with one of the engineers at through the plate? Nook Industries (they make worm-gear jacks similar to Joyce • Are there side loads applied to the settling jack that need to and Pow-R-Jac). Nook makes acme thread by rolling steel into be considered? the threaded shape, instead of cutting the threads, and the tol- • Would it be a good idea to add a locking nut below the erances, steel strength and hardness of their screws is typically adjustment nut to ensure that the adjusting nut does not higher than for UNC threads. Some root diameters are larger, move inadvertently? but some are smaller than for UNC threads of the same nominal Having designed a number of settling devices over the years I diameter. And Nook (and some other manufacturers) use nuts have found that the consideration that most often drives the that are bronze, or other non-steel materials, to reduce friction allowable load for a jack is its eccentricity. One of the reasons I under load. like to use a nut at the bottom of the threaded rod where it But the Nook catalogue has charts for allowable column load- attaches to the base plate (base plate nut) is because it helps ings (how strong the jacks are) that do not take any eccentricity reduce eccentricity. I know that this nut will rest flat on the base or side loads into account. When you see a strength chart for plate (because this nut is welded to the base plate), and I know any manufacturer’s off-the-shelf jacks you must find out what that the threaded rod will come out of this nut vertically, so we their published strength numbers really mean. At the end of the are off to a good start. day, acme threads are often not an advantage, since it is still the I also like having lots of space for welding — a base-plate-nut column-action (flexing) of the threaded rod (no matter what is easy to weld to the plate. Another advantage is that there is type of thread is used) that determines the strength of the jack. less chance of the threaded rod deforming the plate because See the side-bar article (page 8) for an example of the calcula- the load is spread out over the larger area of the nut (and this tion process I typically use for a 1-inch diameter settling jack may allow us to use a thinner plate). The nut grabs the rod made of “mild” steel (Specified Yield Stress = 36 ksi) that will strongly and this connection is easy to weld. This part of the accommodate 6.5 inches of settling. At the end of the math we assembly might go together like this: find that a 1-inch diameter jack can safely hold up 3,356 1. Center the base plate nut on the base plate and weld it into pounds (probably not as much as you thought?). A similar jack position made from stronger steel (Specified Yield Stress = 50 ksi) can 2. Thread the rod into this nut and then weld the rod to the nut safely hold up 4,627 pounds. Workmanship is extremely important in decreasing eccentrici- If you need to support heavier loads, or a load with more ty: level and strong footings on good compact soil, cutting the eccentricity, or a combination of a vertical load and a side load, base of the log column perpendicular to the axis of the column, then larger diameter threaded rod, stronger steel, or several set- installing the column plumb, the hole that receives the tling jacks working together (or a combination of these) will be threaded rod parallel to the column axis, building the settling needed. One advantage to using a settling jack made up of jack plumb and square and accurate — all of these add up. three threaded rods is that you can sometimes use this configu- In the past I have reviewed tables of values and advertise- ration to decrease the eccentricity in the assembly. For example, ments for settling jacks, and I have found this to be time well if the foundation is a little bit less than level, an adjustment in spent. Just because something is in print, does not mean it is the nuts can help correct for this. right; this article included! Check it out and make informed There are other parts of the design that also must be figured decisions. An engineer is your best source of accurate and reli- out. I will list them here, but not go through the calculations. able information. • Base plate design – How many square inches of bearing area are needed, keep- ing in mind the area of the holes that will be drilled? – How many holes, how large, what spacing, what distance from the edge of the steel? – How thick does it need to be so that it is stiff enough to not deflect under the load to the extent that the bearing area is compromised, or that the threaded rod does not punch through the plate? • Bearing plate design – How many square inches of bearing area are needed, keep- ing in mind the area of the holes that will be drilled? – How many holes, how large, what spacing, what distance from the edge of the steel?

Number 59 LogBuildingNews 9 Ink Durability by Robert W. Chambers

Some marks that we make on logs we want to last a long time. have a valved felt tip The labeling we do for reassembly, for example, should be as (in a variety of widths), permanent as possible. We expect every shell to be built, deliv- that when depressed ered, and assembled quickly…but what happens if the unex- releases into the pected happens? tip. You can get a I tested pencils and pens used for scribing logs, and bigger good quantity of ink felt tips used for a variety of other marking and labeling to com- out, and this seems to pare their durability to weathering. All of the markers I tested be a key to durability: were labeled by the manufacturer as “permanent.” I used slabs flood the with off-cuts from building logs, drew on them with various pens, ink or paint (Figure 2). pencils, and markers, and put them on the roof of our office Other paint markers, building in full exposure to sun and rain from early spring like the Uni-Paint PX- (November 11th in New Zealand) through to mid-winter (July). 20 1medium (red) actu- Here are the results. ally turned white after For scribing, the most durable lines were made with indelible 4 weeks—almost like pencils, Lumocolor 318 fine tip black, and with Fisher Space SPF-50 sunblock on pens with black ink (Figure 1 shows a slab of log on the day I the wood as the wood marked it, 22 days later, and 244 days after I marked it). Blue- turned gray. The paint ink pens like Grieb Gearhead scribes and Fisher Space pens markers (and most all (“PSGBBU” in Figure 1) in blue were only moderately durable— felt tips) do not work they started to fade in less than 3 weeks, and in 8 weeks were well on damp or wet practically invisible. Red inks were the least durable of all. The wood. Lumocolor permanent red medium tip 317, in the middle right Sharpie also makes of each photo of Figure 1, was gone without a trace in 3 weeks. both the “Rub-a-Dub” Sanford “No-Blot” and Lee Valley “Veritas” are indelible copy- laundry pen (in 1968 ing pencils that can be used for scribing, and Lyra makes a car- my mother used these penter’s (oval) indelible that is broader and softer that can be to write my name in Figure 1 used for marking. All of these worked well, and lasted very well. the clothes I took to The Veritas hard pencil looked slightly sharper and more distinct summer camp) and after 244 days. The dye in indelible pencils is generally aniline, the 13601 “Industrial, Super-Permanent” ink felt tip marker which is not durable in light, so it may be the graphite in indeli- (Figure 2). They appear to be identical, and lasted about the ble pencils that is actually the key to their longevity on wood— same amount of time in my test. I tested the black only. Pat maybe the fact that aniline dyes are water soluble is just a way Clark and Paul Kaszuba prefer the blue. of making indelible pencils softer, and for depositing more The tests shown here are on log slabs (saddles) cut from graphite on a log than conventional graphite pencils deposit. green Douglas fir, and I noticed that the ink-durability was bet- Larger pens for marking and labeling were also tested (Figure ter in early wood (summer wood, lighter colored, more porous) 2), and the most durable inks I tested were black. Blue was than in late wood (winter wood, darker, less porous). Again this moderately durable, and red inks were not at all durable. The shows that if you can get a large quantity of ink or dye or paint exception to this was that some red crayon-type markers (like deposited it will help durability. the expensive, gooey Sanford “Mean Streaks”) were moderately There are times when you want to make marks that would be durable (Figure 2). The red “Copic” marker (Figure 2, upper best to fade off – it would mean you might not have to peel or left) lasted only a few weeks. sand them off. In that case, use red ink. But not all black permanent markers are created equal. On When buying, shop around, because prices for pens and the bottom left of each photo of Figure 1 note that the Faber markers vary. Several online stores offer discounts of 40% below Castell black felt tip model 1585 faded away completely, while retail price (check out www.discountofficesupplies.com and the Staedtler (middle left of all three photos) remained dark for www.office-supplies.us.com). Fisher Space Pens are available more than 244 days. So when a manufacturer says “perma- from Schroeder’s, or direct from the manufacturer by calling nent,” it pays to verify that yourself. Margaret McKay at 1-702-293-3011—note that you can get We have been using the Sharpie “Paint” markers lately—they these space plotter pens in a variety of lengths, up to 3.5",

10 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 Conference Thanks Ann, you did a great job before, during and I’m sure since the conference. Thanks! Thanks to all, for putting on such a great conference! We are aware of the tremendous effort it required and the short time you had to accomplish so much. We all agree that the conference was a great success. It was clear on Sunday that having to rehash the ILBA troubles of the past was stressful, but I want to commend the board members, especially Ed, for taking Figure 2 the approach that you did. I have admired all of you for stepping in for the ILBA last fall. Now I’m really impressed, since it seems to not only require a lot of work to keep the association on track, but it also puts you in the line of fire. It should- which holds a lot of ink, and these pens fit into the new Timmerhus Ultrascribes. n’t be this way, so I hope a way can be found to rise above all the crap and For an interesting article on indelible pencils hopefully end it. Clearly neither are easy. go to http://aic.stanford.edu/sg/bpg/annual/ Patti’s opening exercise was excellent and a great way to begin the conference. v17/bp17-05.html I thought Rob’s talk on the future of log building was timely, thoughtful and real- Note that indelible and copying pencils ly well presented. A fitting end. The middle was full of diverse presentations. should be stored in a sealed plastic bag, as the Thanks for making us a part of it. “lead” can take on humidity from the air and And special thanks to Ingrid and John Boys for so much behind the scene become brittle. They are more difficult to sharp- effort, as well as their up front contribution. en than graphite (normal) pencils because of Sure hope you are all recovering from the effort and smile when you think back the mix of graphite, clay and dye. To remove on what was accomplished. indelible pencil marks try ethanol (methylated Back to my other jobs, spirits). And be careful: the aniline dye used in Chris Dancey, Manager of Communication, Dietrich’s North America indelible pencils is toxic.

Number 59 LogBuildingNews 11 TechTalk MORE COOL TOOLS

Mafell Drilling Station By John Boys This is a very nicely detailed drilling seen here in Daizen Joinery’s shop. The two fea- tures I like best are the adjustable roller guides that adjust to any diameter bit — Metric or Standard (using six bearing-roller guides), and the adjustable return spring that returns the to its starting position. The stops are also well thought out. Adjusts 45 degrees in either direction. Available in two heights, Models BST 650S and BST 460S. The German Mafell website has a PDF brochure in English

1. John Boys sends this photo of a useful stump that can hold a number of knives (some of these are Pat Clark’s “ ”), and keep them all handy, but protect their sharp edges, and protect workers’ knees! 2. The new Makita “housing ” model 2517N, which is new to North America, and will hopefully be available soon. Comes mounted in an X-Y clamping guide. This was given its premier demo at the Montebello Tech Talk, thanks to Noel Cleveland of Makita, and John Boys. 4 3. Higgs Murphy siting in the Higgy Jigger 4. John Boys with foam gasket

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12 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 Advertisers in This Issue Accutech ...... 17 BC Log & Timber Industry ...... 15 CBR Products ...... 25 Cowl’s ...... 21 Curio Scriber ...... 24 Dietrich’s ...... 9 Emseal ...... 20 Good Shepherd Wool Insulation ...... 26 GRK Fasteners ...... 19 Insulspan Corporation ...... 7 J. Rouleau & Associates ...... 26 Log Home Design Ideas/Log Home Living . . 28 Log Home Store ...... 26 Nicola Log Works ...... 6 P.A. Drafting & Design ...... 19 Pat Wolfe Log Building ...... 26 Perma-Chink Systems Inc...... 15 RCM Cad Design & Drafting ...... 26 Schroeder Log Home Supply ...... 13 Streamline Design ...... 24 Summer Beam Books ...... 26 Timber cam-action clamps from Japan are designed to lift timbers of a variety The Continental Products Company . . . . . 5/11 sizes and weights. Similar to clamps used in the steel industry, these clamps are The Sansin Corporation ...... 3 fast, safe and leave no marks. The one difficulty is they are only available in Timber Guild ...... 26 Japan. Dai is working on that. SUBMITTED BY JOHN BOYS Timmerhus Inc...... 25 Wayside Press ...... 26

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Number 59 LogBuildingNews 13 A New Auger Bit by John Nininiger

Always in search of the ultimate drill bits, our most recent find is the Wood Owl twist auger bit. This triple cutter, high carbon steel bit is designed for ultra efficient drilling of super clean holes. An 18 volt Rigid 1/2" drill can drill 6 or 7 - 12" deep holes in on one battery charge, largely due to the ease with which these bits can produce chips and remove them from the hole. A Milwaukee 1/2" pistol drill (on a cord) is faster, though, and plenty of power for most applications. I find that a 1/4" round file works well for sharpening them, as each of the three cutters is slightly curved. The steel is only moderately hard and easy to sharpen. The 3 spurs are quite small and I wonder how long they will last if used in anything but clean wood. No matter what you are putting in the hole, a clean smooth the chips. I have put in a request for longer bits of 24" to 36", sided hole is always a help and these bits do the job consistently. which would suffice for most of our applications, but it may take They pull themselves through the wood nicely and exit fairly a few more requests from builders to get them to enter the mar- cleanly out the other side with less tear-out than I've seen with ket. any other bits. The prices are reasonable at $35 for 3/4" up to $70 for 11/2" The higher the speed, the better they cut. Their only limitation (see below for other prices). Well worth it for their performance. is their length — 14" of twist And they come with decent, re-usable plastic cases. They are so auger (18" overall) and light weight that we first thought they were a titanium alloy. We although you can add on have yet to put them to the test of durability over time or to hit normal auger-extensions, we a , but so far they are the bit of choice in our yard. For more all know that drilling a deep information visit www.timberwolftools.com hole can be problematic without Also www.arizonatools.com/detail/WOOD03819/ enough twist in the bit to extract all of where 11/2" by 18" bits cost $37 each, if bought in a 10-pack.

Blackline Chalk Company by Robert Chambers

I was at Shady Grove Log and Timber Builders in product. Of course we cannot divulge the exact specifi- June doing some advanced training for them, and cations as our competitors then could equal out prod- Pat Clark showed me the chalk that he and Paul uct. Unlike Blackline, the major brands in the market Kaszuba use—I’d never seen it before. Pat really likes place are from tool manufacturers and they purchase Redline chalk and says it is permanent and scuff- their chalk from a third party under a private label proof. He uses the red so it’s easy to see against log agreement. In order for them to meet the price point checks. We even snapped a few lines when it was they have no choice but to use inferior grades and the raining. That’s something I could not do with the end result is that their products just do not perform like run-of-the-mill chalk I’ve been using for years. Blackline. It should be noted that our product is perma- I contacted the company, and sales manager Tom nent and should be used only where the lines are cut or Pidgeon replied with some more information, and a covered. We will be happy to send any of your mem- free sample offer for ILBA members: “Our product is a fine pow- bers a small free sample to try before they buy.” der that can be used in any chalk reel and is a mixture of iron Blackline Chalk Company is based in Aldergrove, British oxides and calcium. There are hundreds of grades of oxides (both Columbia. They sell their products online at natural and synthetic) available in the market from all over the www.BlacklineChalk.com — 5 pounds of black or red for $26 world. We experimented for over 18 months with materials from (USD) with free shipping. E-mail [email protected] or Asia, South America and Eastern Europe before we came up with phone 1-604-626-0098. Contact them for your free sample, try it exactly the right combination to achieve a waterproof, scuff-proof out, and tell us what you think.

14 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 Montebello Log Games Results Grand Champion: Simon Auger Single Man Notch Two Man Scribe & Notch Slabbing Throw 1. Simon Auger 1. Dai Ona and Nick Berwian 1. Earl Laverty 1. Kevin Maynard 2. Mike Pielorz 2. Josh and Jordan Littler 2. Mark Deagle 2. Earl Laverty 3. Sylvain Métivier 3. Simon Auger & Sylvain Métivier 3. please contact us! 3. Mark Deagle

PLS2 Laser The cool little automatic laser projector that Pat Clark demonstrated for truss building is the PLS2 from Pacific Laser Systems. There are many models of lasers, but this is the only one that we know of that projects both a plumb and a level line (not a spot, but a line), and is also auto- matically level. The lowest prices we’ve found are from FLT Geosystems (1-800-327-0775) and on E-Bay from ToolsByNet — both places are selling new units for less than US$200 (list price is $330 and Amazon sells for $270).

LEFT Pat Clark explains laser layout on round logs

Number 59 LogBuildingNews 15 WELCOME!

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16 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 Through German Eyes PRECISION PORTABLE MILLS Allan Mackie’s book got me started on a steady journey, the lat- est step of which finds me with “Ladoga Log Home” in Karelia, Russia. Sometimes I marvel in amazement at the radical impact logbuilding as a passion can have on people and their attitudes, Cut upto 70º angles. + or - 1/4º accuracy spanning countries and continents. But even though the ambi- tions and challenges along the way immensely grew over the years, the initial inspiration for building with logs for me remains unchanged, embedded in Mackie’s book: the ultimate Convert any size chainsaw into a dream of creating a true and simple way of living with my own portable saw mill hands. My attendance at this year’s conference in Montebello opened yet another chapter along my journey: the soothing experience of being part of a family which seems (so far) nonexistent on Achieve a level of accuracy never this side of the ocean. It simply felt good to get absorbed by the seen with a chainsaw matter of logbuilding and to exchange thoughts and ideas with fellow-builders.From Montebello I did not return empty handed: with me were travelling fresh inspiration and energy back to my every day’s work in Russia and Germany (as well as a pair of Jim’s scribers, much admired by my Russian work crew!). Transport or store all your chainsaw mills I wish to thank all who were involved with the conference for that spirit I am taking back home! Nick Berwian, Karelia, Russia For more info: 1-866-202-2345 or www.accutechinnovations.com

A Boys Big Book of Jigs A Log Builder’s Reference to Jigs, Tools and Techniques

An informative book on jigs and work methods specific 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 – New Stuff • Available to ILBA members only • Convenient binder format allows additional information to be inserted into appropriate sections, such as the TechTalk information at the centre of this LBN. This will allow for unlimited expansion, creating a personal- ized work handbook. • Send in your TechTalk ideas for future LBNs as other members have done for you. • Price $95.00 CAN plus shipping JIG BOOK ---- To order, contact the ILBA office at 1-800-532-2900 or On sale NOW! 250-547-8776 or email [email protected]

Number 59 LogBuildingNews 17 BUSINESS STANDARDS Construction Agreements and Procedures, PART 2 by Rick A. Hall, Attorney at Law (Lic. in Washington and Nebraska)

We left off in Part 1 in the last issue of the Log involves talking about the characteristics of people. Some attor- Building News talking about, in general, the neys would advise attempting to negotiate risk allocation to cre- importance of using established Business ate, if possible, as one-sided a contract to their clients’ benefit as Standards to identify and resolve potential possible. This method, however, while effective in court (as a liti- problems areas between the builder and gation matter) is ineffective in business (as a transaction matter). owner. This time I’ll focus on the specific Remember, you as a builder didn’t start your relationship with issues and basis for Business Standards that the owner that way and all the good will and trust you have arise out of the characteristics of each project and people built with them can be destroyed by such an approach. This por- involved. tion of your business relationship does not have to be turned STANDARD 1: Identify Potential Problems Areas and into an adversarial relationship in order to discuss and agree on a Allocate the Risks Fairly “fair” allocation of risks in the project. When a contract that you propose to the owner does not A. Characteristics of the Project: appear to be “fair” on its face, it will have a negative effect on Construction claims either from the builder against the owner or your relationship with that owner. What I mean by “fair on its the owner against the builder principally are caused by (a) face” is that risks for both builder and owner have been identi- changes in the work; (b) incomplete or inadequate plans or fied, not just the builder’s risks, and a proper allocation of the specifications, inadequate access to the site, late or no permits, risks have been proposed. Based on my experience, the follow- materials and equipment availability; (c) interference with the ing principles are what I have found most people would agree builder’s work; (d) substandard log work; (e) failure to pay as defines a "fair" allocation of risks: agreed; (f) failure to provide the completed log work in a timely manner; (g) failure to build according to the plans and speci- RISK BUILDER OWNER fications agreed to; (h) unfulfilled contingencies to the contract. 1. Plans and specifications (provided by Owner) free Builders justifiably expect that of defects in design/engineering X all necessary permits are in place 2. Plans and specifications (provided by Builder) free at the time they are ready to of defects in design/engineering X place the logs on the foundation; 3. Conflicts with other tradesmen at the job site X that they will have access to the 4. Timely acquisition of logs and completion of site with very heavy and long log work X equipment; that no obstructions 5. Timely payment of all money due the builder X will hinder crane operation; that 6. Delays in log work completion caused by weather, they will receive timely engineer- change orders, interference X ing and information from the 7. Work site inaccessible at time builder is ready to owner; that unexpected condi- reassemble the log work X tions and changes will be fairly 8. Damage to the log work during transportation to the compensated; that no other reassemble site X or X tradesmen or the owner or 9. Obtaining of all proper permits X owner’s family will interfere with the work at the site; and that 10. Site for reassembly of log shell properly graded and compacted to handle heavy equipment X they will be paid for their work as agreed. Owners justifiably expect 11. Electrical power and toilet facilities at reassembly site X that the log work will be com- 12. Inspections by government or others X pleted according to the plans 13. Log grading (if required by builder policy or local and specifications, according to building code) X generally accepted construction 14. Warranties X standards, and on time. 15. Insurance against theft, damage, etc. X and X B. Characteristics of People: 16. Damage to the private road of owner by the heavy How should risks be allocated? equipment of the builder X The answer to this question

18 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 (1) RISKS SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO THE PARTY WHO HAS DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE PORTION OF THE PROCESS THAT CREATES THE RISK. For example: The risk in a project that a building may not be built to acceptable building standards is best allocated to the builder since the builder is in direct control of his work product and the owner has no control over it. (2) WHERE NO PARTY HAS DIRECT CONTROL, RISK SHOULD BE ALLOCATED TO THE PARTY WHO IS BEST ABLE TO PROTECT AGAINST AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OR CASUALTY. For example: where the owner provides a crane and crane operator for reassembly of the log work, the owner should accept the risk if the crane is inadequate, or malfunctions, or the operator is unqualified. (3) WHERE NO PARTY HAS ANY CONTROL AT ALL, RISKS BECOME THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER, WHO IS THE PARTY THAT IS THE ULTIMATE BENEFICIARY OF THE RESULTS. For example: Very bad weather at the job site that prevents the builder from getting the logs to the site or reassembled should be the owner’s risk. Inset is a list of some of the risks that every builder’s contract should identify. Every risk that is identified should also have a resolution. I have also shown who, in my opinion, is the party who should carry the risk using the principles of “fairness” stat- ed above. Identifying the risks and allocating the risks to one of the par- ties completes the work for Step 1 of the Business Standard. Now you are ready to move on to Step 2 of the Business Standard, which we will discuss in the next issue of Log Building News. Once the risks have been assigned to the parties, then we will need to design an acceptable resolution for each risk. That is, if a risk, in fact, occurs in a project, then we’ll need to know what has been mutually agreed upon between the builder and owner for how to deal with it. I would enjoy hearing comments or discussion from members about this article. You can reach me by telephone at 402-502-9999 ext 203 or e-mail [email protected]

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Number 59 LogBuildingNews 19 A Message from BC by Walter Bramsleven

For those that do not know me, please let me introduce myself. In light of recent developments and exposure of our industry My name is Walter Bramsleven, General Manager of Sitka Log provincially and world wide, I can foresee an abundance of Homes and now the new President of the BC Log and Timber opportunity and development within our industry. It looks as if Building Industry. I very much look forward to working with our we finally have broken through the ranks and are starting to memberships in promoting our products to the world. Our man- receive the recognition this industry has deserved for some time. date, as directed by our membership, dictates that we serve the That being said, we need to capitalize on our current exposure business interests for our Association, not the least being fibre, through support of our members to enhance this exposure fur- education, and marketing. ther. Our focus on marketing will be very strong as we feel this is the most important column of our mandate for our membership. There will be code issues that our Association will have to work with as CSA is working towards development of building codes in Canada with regards to log homes. This is something we will be work- ing with CSA and Forintek towards devel- oping so as to protect and enhance our interests in this feild. Hopefully some of our past work completed with the ICC will be quite similar and therefore can be dove- tailed into this process. The International Log Builders’ Association (ILBA) is an organization that is a source of learning that we feel is very important to our industry. The ILBA shares with us trade and craft ideas that some of us will find valuable and venturesome. Many of our members are also members of the ILBA. Although the ILBA serves the interests of the international log building community, we find the ILBA a valuable resource for all of us and we can both share ideas with each other. Our mandate is the business of the BC log and timber builders and the ILBA is the craft of the international community, two distinct mandates that I think all our members should realize, if they have not by now. I am pleased to be serving as the BC LTBI President for the next year and accepting the challenges ahead. I see very positive changes in our industry and if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesi- tate to contact me at [email protected]. I would be happy to entertain any of your inquiries and respond to any of your ques- tions.

20 LogBuildingNews April | May | June 2006 LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Last summer I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Before then, I What contributes to prostate cancer? High-fat diets stimulate didn’t know much about it. Since then I’ve learned, and I hope prostate cancer growth; in particular, beef and high-fat dairy that this letter will pass some learning along. I’m doing well now products. Low blood circulation to the prostate caused by tight – thanks to early detection, which is the first learning! clothing, or tightening the muscles in the pelvic floor in a habitu- For men prostate cancer is the most common cancer, except al manner during stress. Things that help: for skin cancer. The risk: 10% of men aged in their 50’s increas- • A low fat & vegetable rich diet, and dietary supplements ing to 70% for those in their 80’s. Smokers tend to have more • Decrease stress and increase exercise aggressive prostate cancer. Some prostate cancers spread slowly, • Pay attention to body changes and some quickly and move into other parts of the body. Have a screening every year beginning at age 50. Begin at age If your doctor feels a “node” on your prostate it does not guar- 40 if you have a father or brother who has had prostate cancer. antee that anything is wrong; nodes can come and go. The screening needs to consist of both a Prostate Specific Symptoms of prostate cancer could be something else, like an Antigen (PSA) blood test, and a Digital Rectal Examination (DRE). enlargement of the prostate that is not caused by cancer (prosta- It is very important to have both of these tests. titis). The prostate can move a little, so symptoms may change In my case the cancer was completely contained in the somewhat; a symptom may be present, then go away, then prostate, and there was healthy tissue surrounding the tumor. come back. Here is a list of symptoms: My lymph nodes were clear. All of this was due to early detec- • Urinating more than 2 times at night tion. • Urinating more than every two hours during the daytime “The facts are always friendly.” When you know the facts, you • Hesitancy or decrease of the urine flow are the best informed you can be, and can make the best possi- • Pain or urgency to urinate ble choices. • Incomplete voiding — Off The Beaten Path, Tom Hahney • Erection difficulties/impotence Resources: • Lower back pain Prostate Cancer, Treatment Guidelines for Patients – American Cancer Society • Discomfort when sitting 100 Questions & Answers About Prostate Cancer by Pamela Ellsworth, MD, • Discomfort in the groin, penis, or testicles John Heaney, MD, Cliff Gill. • A constant feeling of fullness in the bladder Prostate Health In 90 Days – by Larry Clapp, Ph.D., J.D.

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Very D.O.E., full benefit package, rewarding work. programmable computer controlled set works. strong, quick and fuel efficient. 60 feet of Contact Laurel or Pete Slisz at (We purchased 2 and only set one up for use.) hydraulic boom or 80 feet with jib. Priced very (360)-366-5350 or e-mail us at When purchased in 1999 value exceeded low at $22,500.00 US. Located in western Illinois [email protected]. $80,000.00 Canadian. Asking $65,000.00 USA. Phone toll free: 1-877-932-3992 or email Canadian. Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc. to: [email protected] Experienced full-scribe log builder and Please arrange for an appointment to see the log peelers wanted for year round, full-time twin unit in operation. Link to this model at Great yard crane: 78 Koehring Conventional work. Big White Pine logs. Good working Heartwood Saw: http://www.heart Truck Crane, 35 ton, 110 ft boom. Asking 45,000 conditions, minimal travel, good pay and woodsaw.com/Model_310.html Contact: Brian Campbell 250-955-2485 benefits. Rural and beautiful Northern Vermont Toll free 1-877-932-3992 near Connecticut River and White Mountains of Finish a “Dream” Colorado Mtns. near New Hampshire. 3 hours from Boston, Montreal We have for sale beetle kill, dead Denver. Full round log structure on 10 acres of and coast of Maine. Outdoors oriented person standing, Lodgepole Pine house logs, saw paradise with stream. Includes: off grid solar, with good and math skills. To logs, big dead timber and firewood. D-log kits, 2 wind, and generator; crane, backhoe, finished apply send or email resume and references. The sided log kits, and peeled logs also available. We huge workshop and much more! Please call 303- Wooden House Co., Ltd., 3714 North Rd., S. can deliver to almost anywhere in the U.S. Please 523-4861, or email mrsfi[email protected]. 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Need Two Log Builders for Permanent Full Experienced Log Home Builder or Fitter FREE Log Selection Calculator Go to Time Work. Required Now.Located in Quebec. required now, for full time year round position. www.LogBuilding.org and then click on “Free $18 to $28/hr + benefits; depend on Wages depend on experience. Please send, Information.” From that page choose the log experience. Join Us and Enjoy Quality Building email or bring resume with references to selection calculator and download it to your and Complex Roof Structure. Call Jean or Nancy Whitevalley Log Homes Ltd., 77 Cochrane Road computer. Requires Excel software to open and Rodrigue at 819-832-2167 between 6 to 8 pm Cherryville, BC V0E 2G3 use this file. It gives you T-1, T-2, B-1 and B-2 for EST. Phone and fax: (250)547-6666 any set of logs. Email: [email protected] Apprentice Timber Framer Two Dog Free Trees! The Assistant Chief of the city of Timberworks is looking for an Apprentice TF’er. Experienced Log Builder Wanted for Detroit (State of Michigan) Steven K. Leggat is Must have general woodworking experience permanent full time position. Send resumes with looking for an individual or company who and a solid working knowledge of hand and references to [email protected] would be interested in taking (for free) about power tools. We are a smaller innovative or fax 613-756-6186. See our work at 80,000 trees (and about another 150,000 trees company that strives to attract challenging www.coyoteloghomes.ca in the next few years) within the city of Detroit. projects all over the country. See our work at The city has maps of the location of the trees. www.twodogtimberworks.com. Join us in the Legendary Logcrafters Limited is a hand- Interested parties can contact him and he will beautiful NW corner of Washington State and be crafted log home producer in Collingwood connect the parties to the appropriate city a part of a great team that loves what we do! Ontario. Due to a consistent annual growth, our office. The contact information is: Steven K. Pay D.O.E., full benefit package, rewarding company is adding multiple positions from Leggat, Assistant Chief, City of Detroit, Building work. Contact Laurel or Pete Slisz at apprenticeships to experienced log home & Safety Engineering Housing Inspection (360)-366-5350 or e-mail us at builders. Legendary offers highly competitive Division, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, [email protected]. wages and a very structured work environment. 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 412, Detroit, Please email resume to Michigan 48226. Phone: 313-224-3155. 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Can be Call 250-679-2750 or mail to www.tfguild.org • 413-623-9926 contacted at the following: Box 550, Chase, BC V0E 1M0 Josh Peck, 29003 Long Lake, Danbury, New Timber Truss Book available from Wisconsin 54830, Phone 715 (259-3220) or Handcrafted Log & Timber Frame The Guild The Timber Framers Guild has just email [email protected] Builders Edgewood Log Structures, a successful published one of its finest books and another Handcraft and Timber Frame company in Coeur invaluable reference for timber framers, The Log Connection is currently seeking d'Alene, is looking for both experienced and designers, preservationists, architects and three - four highly motivated, enthusiastic apprentice log and timber crafters. Wages are engineers. Historic American Roof Trusses (2006) individuals to become part of our design team. DOE. Full time positions available immediately. is a compilation of six articles which originally Two positions are available for drafters with a Please send resumé to Edgewood Log appeared in the TFG’s quarterly journal, Timber minimum of two years architectural CADD Structures, P.O. Box 1030, Coeur d'Alene, ID , plus new material. Primary author Jan drafting. Two positions are available for 83816 or call Josh at (208) 683-3332 Lewandoski covers the principles of building accomplished drafters/designers with ability to various trusses, including scissor trusses, complete highly detailed log home construction Assistant Instructor Position available at kingpost and queenpost trusses, and compound drawings within a specified time period is a Island School of Building Arts and raised bottom chord trusses, using historic definite asset. Duties will include the creation of Log building, Timberframe, Post & Beam examples. Ed Levin provides structural analyses working drawings for custom log homes based Prerequisite Skills: Previous graduate of ISBA, for each type, and Jack Sobon provides detailed on preliminary designs, production design and fluent in multiple languages (Japanese/ Korean), drawings. New material includes an introduction detailing, shop drawings as well as modifications woodworking experience of 5 years. Job Duties: to trusses by noted timber engineer Dave to existing designs. Scope of work may range Instruction, Tool Maintenance, Website Fischetti, a treatise on the evolution of trusses by from medium sized residential to large Translation, Foreign Student translator/ Jan Lewandoski, and a comprehensive glossary commercial projects. Preferred experience communications. Working Conditions: and bibliography. 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