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Building Small Houses
There is a population group of people who want small (even downright tiny) houses. I happen to be one of them. People are intrigued by the idea of owning a really small home for many reasons...
View ArticleDiscovery of the Tallest Tree in the World
This video is about the discovery and climb of the tallest tree in the world. The tree is 115.55 meters, or 379.10 feet, tall. The view from the top is pretty cool.
View ArticleCutting Timbers with Portale Band Saw Mill
This is not a video of professional sawyers (at least it does not appear so) but it does show the basics of how logs are cut with a portable saw mill - logs on ground, logs on mill, band saw cuts,...
View ArticleSplitting Logs with Black Powder
This is pretty cool. These guys had a really big log they needed to split into smaller pieces. I am kind of impressed at the precision with which they split the log. Do not try this at home.
View ArticleLumberjacks Logging Giant Trees
This is an interesting and fun video of lumberjacks cutting some really big trees. It's called "A Tree Story." I didn't realize the last step in felling a giant tree is RUN! Unfortunately, you have to...
View ArticleSetting a Utility Pole with Air
This is a video of a utility pole being set in the sandy ground using an air jet. According to the guy on the video they are using 13,000 cubic pounds of air per minute. I have never seen this method...
View ArticleEarthquake Test on Two Story House
This video shows a controlled earthquake test on a two story wood house. Watch how much the house flexes with the ground movement, especially at the connection between the first and second floors. It...
View ArticleChain Saw Safety Video - Directional Face Notch
Below are two videos about chain saw safety that are definitely worth watching.The first video shows how to safely and correctly cut a Directional Face Notch. The second video is produced by Lowes Home...
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Redwood Suppliers and Information
I get a lot of questions about redwood and where to buy it. Here is a list of companies that supply redwood lumber. Redwood is an excellent wood for decks, fences, gazebos, and patio because it is...
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Wood Column Suppliers and Manufacturers
Wood Columns are sometimes difficult to find online and when you do find them prices are not usually listed. I have put together a list of wooden column suppliers here who have good selections, listed...
View ArticlePressure Treated Wood and Gardening
I just ran across this article about using pressure treated wood in raised gardens on Compost Bin, a blog mostly about gardening.It is a good article and includes information from John Bumby of The...
View ArticleLoading Logs on a LoggingTruck
This is a great video of a logging truck being loaded by a loader. The loader is pretty talented. It is about the same all the way through so once you have seen the first 3o seconds or so you can...
View ArticleTree Topping and Felling Video
In this video a tree is topped and then felled by a man in a bucket.
View ArticlePine Beetle Problems in BC
This is an excellent article in Inside British Columbia, written by Dave Neads, discussing the region's massive-scale pine beetle problem and its effects on timber supply, the economy, and even the...
View ArticlePlastic Lumber & Wood
Synthetic lumber is rapidly becoming a more commonly used material in construction. In the past, it was used mostly for outdoor furniture or fixtures but with improvements in strengths and weathering...
View ArticleHow to Build a Vinyl Bulkhead
This is a sketchcast of how to build a vinyl bulkhead. From a side view, it covers the basic required components, a few key terms, and very general installation guidelines of a building a vinyl...
View ArticleParts of a Structural Timber Truss
This is another sketchcast about the basic parts of a structural timber truss. This should give you some basic knowledge about structural timber truss terms and components so you will have some idea of...
View ArticleHow to Build a Wood Bulkhead
This is a sketchcast of how to build a wood bulkhead. It covers the basic design and components of a wood bulkhead. This is a follow up of how to build a vinyl bulkhead a few weeks ago.Here are the...
View ArticleTimber Frame Construction
I found some free ebooks today from the American Wood Council that will help you with any timber frame construction project you are working on. They include information about topics ranging from spans...
View ArticleTreated Wood Vine Posts
Treated wood vine post alternatives. This is a short post from Decanter about how vineyards are moving from the use of treated wood vine posts to metal posts because of the perceived dangers of...
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