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jamie:
pretty much the same technique i use. Stones arent needed. Shells, bone, and stone work but the stick is the eastiest. Aside from time the primitive way is the best method. The burn is more natural and even. With the saw i have to be much more careful not to burn out the walls.
TreyNC:
I don't really have time for another new project but you got me looking for a log. That looks cool!!! How thick do you leave the walls, and do you season the wood first?
Trey
jamie:
trey the finished walls should be about 1 1/2"- 2" thick. letting the log lose some moisture is a good idea. but you'll never get all the moisture out of something that big anyway. nice thing about these projects is the fire does all the work. you just need to add wood and check the burn.
Woodland Roamer:
Great project Jamie, I've been looking for a log to do one too. Do you have trouble with the fire making the wood check where you dont want it to, like on the ends or the bottom?
Alan
jamie:
some checking will occur but most dont go deep enough to effect its ability to float. the one at the museum has cracks that go to the waterline on its bow. you just have to distibute your weight and it stil has no problem.
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