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dpoisson Member	# Posted: 13 Mar 2014 04:05pm Reply Hi! Is there a book out there that describes how to build a basic (16x16) hunter/trapper style cabin (no loft and a 4/12'ish sloped roof), using dovetailed notches with a given sized "beam" (beam might not be the right word here...but a 4x6 16' long piece of wood)? I'd be very interested in learning how to complete such a project, including any and all pitfalls. Starting rows and roof framing are 2 areas where I would be puzzled. Bonus question: Does anyone know what "notched dovetail log cabin" is in french? And is there anyone in the province of Quebec that gives classes on how to build such things? Cheers! Fish

Don_P Member	# Posted: 13 Mar 2014 09:55pm Reply There is a good description of layout and cutting of the timbers in B.A. Mackie's "Notches of All Kinds. I can't really imagine doing it in anything smaller than 6x8. If it's still of interest I have a pair of ends from a machined log project that have a nice draftstopping detail incorporated in the dovetail... one of the downsides of that joint. I modified one notch and pass log D log house to a drop in french half dovetail that was quite strong but the dovetail in that joint is entirely hidden. Not a clue on the french name, it took me three tries to get through french class and it was not because my french had improved a'tall.