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I have an unusual question... I have a client doing a log cabin home in Volcano. I cant find a inexpensive source for milled D-logs. I have checked all my sources here and no one knew any one who could mill Ohia to the specs (basically 6x6 notched) for the D-logs. I can order from mainland (shipping is about $8000) but before I did I thought i would check in here to possible save my client some $$ and give the work to a mill'er here. Anyone have any suggestions?
-Cat
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Edited by - kapohocat on 09/05/2006 12:17:57
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Aloha Cat,
Have you tried Hal Breuner in Hilo? He does milling, but I don't know specifically that he can do the D-logs. If Hal can't do it, he would know the other folks who mill around here.
Log cabins are not fun to build. The logs settle for ages after they are set and you have to put wide trim with settling space in it over the doors and windows. As well as having to drill each log for the electrical runs while they are being set. And those logs are HEAVY! I guess some folks like it, but it sure isn't my favorite method of building a house!
A hui hou,
Cathy
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I agree HotCatz. Although I kinda have a rule about only making suggestions with reasons, and not telling people what to do or not do. Since this house was in Volcano, it will at least not be out of place. Definately wouldnt work down at the coast.
-Cat
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Aloha Cat,
Yeah, and even if you make reasonable suggestions, they aren't gonna listen if they don't wanna. Then, later, they will be back for revisions because they want what you were trying to suggest to them in the first place. That is okay, if you charge separately for revisions!
Well, I was on the wrong end of a hammer once helping some folks build a 5,000 sq. ft. log "cabin". Yeesh! Had to put in a 400 amp main disconnect because of the air conditioning for the "cabin". Although the horse barn was also on that same electrical panel, but it wasn't air conditioned.
The logs were moved with a Bobcat, that was fun. Drilling them for electrical runs was a lot of work. Then they were all fastened together with big screws and a bazillion cases of caulk. Used up a lot more lumber than was necessary and didn't have a decent R-value for the climate they were building it in. Oh well, I'm not paying their heating and cooling bills!
The logs they used were milled somewhere on the mainland and it was a "kit" log home.
Well, the plotter is about done, guess I should aughta go deliver these plans. Then, I may have to go annoy the papio for awhile. It is too nice of a day to work all day.
A hui hou!
Cathy
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I know a local guy who is a hawaii lumberjack type,I asked him about this he wanted to know things like how many they would need,how big/long and what were they looking at paying for them? and of course if they minded the hand worked kinda job.Also when will they need them. He's also buds with Hal Breuner.
So if this sounds like something that may work let me know!
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Punamom -
Email me and I can have a set of plans available for them to review......
-Cat
