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dwolf
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 10:44am
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I'm in the process of taking ownership of a 60 year old 16x20 cabin, all I have to do is disassemble and move it. The exterior is covered with many coats of brown paint which has been applied over the years. My intention is to strip and clean each log individually prior to reconstruction. I'm wondering if anyone has a suggestion on how to best do this. My thoughts have ranged from a disk sander to a drawknife. Any and all input is appreciated.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 11:01am
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that is a neat old cabin............i think sanding would be the ticket, on old wood, a draw knife is only a scrapper......when the wood get so hard. whats the story on the old cabin...history??
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dwolf
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 11:21am
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This was built in the 50's on state leased land. The lease is up soon and the current lease holder is required to remove the cabin. She would very much like to see it rebuilt and it looks like I'm the only guy willing to tackle the job. The interior side of the logs are in great shape with no paint. My thought was that scraping might be able to remove the layers down to bare wood.
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turkeyhunter
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 12:09pm
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cool camp--looks like a maine hunting camp........
i would dis-assemble......put back togeher and repaint a brown or gray color,i bet those layers of paint helped preseve it from the elements, and leave the natural logs, inside just the way there are. Please keep us updated on your un-build / build....:-)
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fpw
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 12:50pm - Edited by: fpw
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Looks like the log pannels are scribed. Careful, removing the paint on the bottom side near the lateral groove, don't remove the wood or the scribe fit will not longer be a scribe fit and you will end up with gaps.
Make sure you mark the logs before disassemble. They only fit in one spot.
http://peelinglogs.blogspot.com/2008/10/log-key.html
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Just
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 03:50pm
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lye [coseic soda ] and a pressure washer..
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 05:44pm
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Quoting: turkeyhunter i would dis-assemble......put back togeher and repaint a brown or gray color,i bet those layers of paint helped preseve it from the elements
I tend to agree
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dwolf
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 06:23pm
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Thanks for the replies. I'm a bit concerned what's under the paint. What I've read is that paint will seal in moisture leading to rot. One of the sill logs has some rot although I don't know to what extend. My thought was to strip them, repair the soft spots and then seal with a semi-transparent stain. I've also read where pressure washers can introduce moisture and that I should stay away from that route. I'm certainly open to suggestions though.
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Erins#1Mom
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# Posted: 9 Jun 2011 10:27pm
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Congrats on a wonderful find..
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EdOriginal
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# Posted: 31 Jul 2011 07:50pm
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Attended a very informative Log Cabin Seminar last year...and the contractor made it a point that poorly maintained logs had a life 30-40 year life in my state (wet climate)...all depending on the type of lumber and if they were kiln dried when manufactured. He suggested pushing an ice pick into a log to get a clue as to life-left.
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toyota_mdt_tech
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# Posted: 1 Aug 2011 03:55pm
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One of those Landa heated pressure washers. Rent one.
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suburbancowboy
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# Posted: 1 Aug 2011 04:04pm
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You could use something like what auto body shops use which blast sand or ground walnut husks. It strips the paint but leaves the material. That might cost a little bit though.
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exsailor
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# Posted: 2 Aug 2011 03:05pm
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One thing you need to realize was the cabin was built with an addition. I would think That would have to come off first. By all means label everthing and take plenty of pictures. As far as cleaning goes, use a non destructive media like walnut husks or soda. Sand media will chew the wood up quick. An ice pick is a very handy tool to locate soft spots. You are correct a water based stain would be a very good finish to cover the raw wood. When you rebuild put in a foundation that will keep the logs close to a foot off the ground. Also make sure you put wide overhangs on the roof. Thiswould be a great time to add a wrap around porch! The dryer you keep your logs from splashes and pelting rain tthe longer they weather. It looks like you have an interesting project ahead of you with a fantastic looking endproduct when your finished.
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