Work stopped for a while because the temps were well below zero, with some nights being -40°, but we are back at it again with the warm weather. We did get the posts and beams in before the super cold weather hit, and now we have rim joists, joist hangers, and a bunch of joists. We have to mill more joists tomorrow if the weather isn’t rainy. This is all going up “green”, or at least only half dried. The logs have been sitting for a while before milling. Not sopping wet, but not bone dry either, but still drier than the warped and crooked stuff from the store. The following are actual dimensions The posts are 7x7 The beams are 4x12 The joists are 1.5x10 Overall size is 16x40. All lumber is doug fir. My brother hauls it and brings me some in exchange for work I do for him. It’s pretty wood. We mill what we can and turn the rest into firewood. No waste. The sawdust goes into the chicken coop or compost pile unless someone wants some. Doug fir is hard on blades. We have to swap bands frequently. Most people would say it’s not worth it, but I don’t mind. I have an 18 year old to sit and grind bands for me. Enjoy the pics.
