Building the foundation 1
Preparing the logs 1
Dimensions of the building 2
Framing the corners 3
Round-notch corner 4
Other log corners 7
Door and window jambs 12
Floor joists 12
Laying the wall logs 12
Window and door openings 14
Window and door frames 16
Roof framing 22
Shake roofs 23
Partitions 23
Flooring 24
Interior wood finishing 25
Calking 25
Chinking 27
Chinkless log cabin construction 28
Milled-log construction 31
Hewing timbers 31
Fireplace framing 31
Oiling and painting 35
The finished structure 35
Furniture 39
Chairs and stools 39
Bed and bunk 39
Chest and buffet 47
Settee 47
Dining table 49
Table, bench, book rack, and wood hod 50
Building plans 53
Additional information 56