after a long summer

09/02/2008 - 20:39

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After a long summer of looking at land , I think I have finally found the piece. 6 acres with lots a trees. Looks like I will close in about 2 weeks . Then I will be asking all kinds a questions about presevering the logs. I was late to class and that is the paart I missed.

Also , I have one question ( actually from the enginenerr that did my soil test) has any one run across an infestation of logs where the bug leaves a small ( pencil lead size) hole. It also leaves a very fine saw dust. Almost dust like . Would appreciate any help with getting rid of it . Nice to be in good with the dude gona do my site plan LOL .

I am looking forward to being out there in january watching the trees fall .

Well that is all for now

Yall be well and stay safe
bob

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09/02/2008 - 22:12

Shark

Posts: 840
Joined: 2006-02-23

Carpenter bees

Carpenter bees maybe?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter_bee

We had em this year, little buggers. Borates don't work since the bees don't actually eat the wood, the only bore through it. They seem to have left out place alone since we got everything stained though so not sure if that helped at all or not.

103 logs...1 month. Outside chinking, HVAC, plumbing, electric, gable board & batten finished, rough-in passed.
http://jandjloghome.blogspot.com/

09/02/2008 - 22:30

chadfortman

Posts: 293
Joined: 2005-04-14

Shark your coming along on your home

Look, listen and learn

I got those bees around here to.
Ive seen them go threw painted 2 by 8 but i think they need to be recoated.
Was it you shark that they said they bought a badmitton set.
And then practice there back hand on the bees some time back.
i tell you carb spray on the spot will drop almost any bug but a palemetto bug.
I think i have more problems here with the carpenter ants here.
I think i gone build humming birds nest and other forms of nest like bats.
The natts, carpenter ants, wasp, hornet and carpenter bees are a pain.
Its the soft fresh 2 by 4s they love that to.
I had to stain them to keep them off my deck.
Shark what town are you in? My parent live in a town called Celinia and it about 20 minutes from your state.
I took a friend to ohio and he said its all flat and boring.
And then ask how far are you from indiana and then drove it and said looks same here to.
I dont miss the weather there its to dam cold.
If your not to far in i love to see your house if i back in ohio
seya

Look, listen and learn
A man who works with his hands is a laborer,
A man who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman,
A man who works with his hands, his head and his heart is an artist.
St Francis of Assisi.

09/03/2008 - 00:03

greenthumb

Posts: 501
Joined: 2006-10-12

Congratulations on the land

Congratulations on the land Bob.

That hole you are describing sounds like a powder post beetle though there are probably other borers that size. Look that up and you'll probably be able to find a way to get them under control.

Current Status: Rummaging, hunting and gathering for materials.

09/03/2008 - 01:43

Shark

Posts: 840
Joined: 2006-02-23

insects...

chadfortman wrote:

Look, listen and learn

I got those bees around here to.
Ive seen them go threw painted 2 by 8 but i think they need to be recoated.
Was it you shark that they said they bought a badmitton set.
And then practice there back hand on the bees some time back.
i tell you carb spray on the spot will drop almost any bug but a palemetto bug.
I think i have more problems here with the carpenter ants here.
I think i gone build humming birds nest and other forms of nest like bats.
The natts, carpenter ants, wasp, hornet and carpenter bees are a pain.
Its the soft fresh 2 by 4s they love that to.
I had to stain them to keep them off my deck.
Shark what town are you in? My parent live in a town called Celinia and it about 20 minutes from your state.
I took a friend to ohio and he said its all flat and boring.
And then ask how far are you from indiana and then drove it and said looks same here to.
I dont miss the weather there its to dam cold.
If your not to far in i love to see your house if i back in ohio
seya

Yep the bees & wasps seem to be bad, but maybe that's normal once you get out of the city down here lol.

Chad, we're about 40 minutes directly south of Indianapolis. If you're ever in the area you more than welcome to check it out. We hope to be living in there by next Feb or March.

103 logs...1 month. Outside chinking, HVAC, plumbing, electric, gable board & batten finished, rough-in passed.
http://jandjloghome.blogspot.com/

09/03/2008 - 02:09

chadfortman

Posts: 293
Joined: 2005-04-14

I need it done by december hahaha

Look, listen and learn
Shark i just messing with you i come home to see the family ever December.
If i would built far out i think i would had to not deal with the nonsence of zoning up my butt.
I feel ever time i try get somethng done they get in my way to stop me.
They relay got to me when they failed me on my temp electric pole.
And it said right the book it was my chose to do what they failed me on so i went nuts on them.
All i want do it to be left alone to do my own thing.
Ever day alaska looks better and better To me but i cant handle the cold.
I need a state with no one telling me i cant do this ore that with warm weather.
Shark did relatives ore friends think your nuts to build a log cabin ore take the class in the beginning.
My friends came out this wekend.
And they saw my progress of cutitng trees and building my 12 by 20 building they were impressed.
I will give you heads up on the web site.
If i dont get kicked off here for just giving my views on topics ahaha
seya Land Shark

after a long summer

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