What to do in the mean time?

11/08/2007 - 20:39

Hello everyone!

My name is Branden, I just joined.

I'm 24, ready to get out of the city, and love log homes. (I feel like I'm filling out an online dating description :P )

I was curious, Since there aren't going to be any more classes this year, and it's not yet known whats going to happen in 2008, what are some options until then.

I don't know the specific rules about asking specific questions. I would obviously love to just hitch up and go to a class, but thats obviously not possible, so I'm stuck without membership and deep knowledge until then. ;)

What books would you guys suggest? I worked for my grandfathers construction business for 10 years starting at 12 and ending when he retired, as I was in college) The simplicity (relativity speaking) of the butt and pass method seems to be the way to go, but I have so many unanswered questions.

Book suggestions?
Web sites?

I'm so thirsty for knowledge!

Thanks all

mushin no shin: mind of no mind

Comments

11/09/2007 - 03:14

Klapton

Some sites I looked at a lot

I was itching HARD before taking the class too, so I know exactly how you feel. I found this website to be one of the most informative about the basic methods: http://home.mindspring.com/~kahle11/logstep1.html . I've been learning quite a bit about construction in general and the building process from this site: http://www.infoforbuilding.com/Homebuilding_Preparation.html (Though that stuff might not be new to you as it is for me).

I haven't found a book yet that really explains butt and pass construction the way it's taught at the seminar. "Living Homes" by I-forget Elphel ? was a decent read, but really didn't teach me much more than studying that first linkie I gave you above. I wish I could be of more help, because I REALLY do know how you feel. Now that I have access to the member forums, they're getting tired of all my questions there too, hehe.

http://www.LarrysLogCabin.com/
LHBA Class of October, 2007
Status: Waiting to sell current home, planning

11/13/2007 - 16:17

bkleber

Seconded!

Klapton wrote:

Before I took the class, I was burning up to know how it all worked too - and the above site that Klapton mentioned was the best argument for taking the class that I ever saw, not counting the LHBA's website itself and the stunning galleries of homes that members have built. The step-by-step breakdown shown on the quoted site did a tremendous amount to show me, yes, it *really*is that easy, once you know what you need to know. (But don't go off and start building just from reading the websites... the amount I learned in the class about not only how but why is staggering!)

As for what to do in the meantime: Start saving up cash, and start looking around at places like Freecycle and Craig's List, and whatever other discount or second-hand forums are available in your local area - get familiar with how to navigate them, and get in the habit of checking them regularly for stuff that might be useful to have in a home for cheaper than new/retail. A lot of your building tools may end up coming form such a place - and if you're decently educated on the price of various tools/materials/supplies, you'll be less hesitant to jump on a good deal when you see it, and you'll be well-situated to do so.

Feel free to ask anything.... the worst we can do is tell you that we can't really discuss it until you get your membership.

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Benjamin, class of April 8/9 2006
http://claybirdjewelry.com/loghome/

11/14/2007 - 16:13

Basil

Let's see, get out of debt,

Let's see, get out of debt, save cash, get the family (if you have one) behind you 100% or it won't work out, and start looking for land. Don't be in a rush for anything. I know it's exciting and seems too good to be true and you can envision the "after" life, but between here and there is a lot of the "before" life which is hard work and planning.

11/15/2007 - 14:03

mushin

Thanks guys! I have little

Thanks guys!

I have little to no debt... And I've got the lady's backing on this.

I've calmed my self down a little, and am just reading up on as much as possible. General building info. Trying to get everything laid out in a real high end generalized sense.

I appreciate the posts. Thanks!