In the last couple of entries, we’ve covered a range of hand tools used to peel and prep logs to use in log cabin building. This time, we’ll look at some mechanical or power methods to do this job.

In this episode, we fell one of the tallest trees so far, resulting in two solid logs. The larger log was too heavy to lift, so we rolled it on discarded ends of logs. In November, we worked hard to ...

This is the beginning of a series discussing tools used in the process of log building. Of course, a lot of these tools can be used for many other applications, but log building will be the main focus ...

In this video, we begin our first major project of the year: a cabin extension. We start by cutting and debarking a tree near ...

Ballard Smith of Wiley Log Homes in action at the repairs this week at the Henry Cooper Log Cabin in City Park. (Photo by Brett Dunlap) PARKERSBURG — Work is underway at the Henry Cooper Log Cabin ...