Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Five Tools That Every Log Home Builder Should Be Using




There a tools for every job. When you aren’t using the right tooling, you are not only making a mistake, but also creating future headaches down the road. When you use the wrong tool for a specific aspect of your building process, it might be something you have to fix later on.  That ends up costing you money, time and energy that you could just avoid wasting if you do the job correctly the first time.

When building a small log cabin or even a larger home, there are the tools that every builder should be using. The right tool can make any construction situation easier. If you aren’t completely sure which tools are the most important, this blog is for you. 

There are a myriad of tools needed for any type of building. But here are five essential tools that you should be using if you are looking to build your own log cabin or house; some might be more obvious than others.

Five Tools For Log Building

1.       Scriber – A scriber is used to mark the contour of the bottom log to the top log for removal of wood for the “fitted” or “scribe-fit” style. There are many different types of scribers.
2.       Chisel Set – A chisel is used in many aspects of log home building and there are many varieties of chisel. A good chisel is a must for mortise and tenon work.
3.       Axe – A good quality axe is essential to complete any log work. There are different variations of axe and each one has a importance in the building process.
4.       Hand Saws – A hand saw or circular saw is your go-to tool for when you need to cut timber, walls or beams.
5.       Chainsaw – This one is pretty understandable. A chainsaw has versatility to cutting, and shaping your logs. 

No tool is necessarily more important than the other, but they make up the components that you need to create the whole. If you are looking for tools to build or tools to restore, head to Schroeder Log home Supply. 

Schroeder Log Home Supply has the high-quality tools you want to get your home built right. Contact Schroeder today for more information.

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