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Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!

well there really isn't any "great" way to find the nails in the logs. We were just really careful and didn't get into a hurry. as soon as my husband would "find" a nail with the chain saw he would u…

Replied Jan 4

Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!

We have finished the project and it went well we used a chain saw a beam saw and a regular skill saw.

Replied Jan 4

Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!

Thank you all for your help! Tim and Jackie, We have tried your technique, and will probably end up going with it. Alan, your idea is interesting too, but i'm not sure how we would know where to dri…

Replied Oct. 29, 2009

Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!
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My husband built a two story 28x28 log home about 6 years ago and since we have had one child and another is on the way. We are remodling and need to cut out two log walls. We have a problem though.…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan The Log Man Jan 11.

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question about remodle Oct. 27, 2009

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Dan The Log Man replied to Corie Downey's discussion 'Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!'

Hi Corie, If you have a good metal detector, use that to find as many spikes as possible and mark the log using kids sidewalk chalk. If you don't have one, I am sure there is a friend out there that has one. I wouldn't bother using old chain blades.…

January 11

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Ray W Miller replied to Corie Downey's discussion 'Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!'

Good job! I'll be doing this one of these days. Bill

January 4

Corie Downey replied to Corie Downey's discussion 'Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!'

We have finished the project and it went well we used a chain saw a beam saw and a regular skill saw.

January 4

Ray W Miller replied to Corie Downey's discussion 'Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!'

Based on the posting date, I would guess you have completed the task. If so, let us know how it went. If you haven't done it, I have a suggestion. Get a metal detector, and draw a map on the wall where you can cut avoiding the spikes. You can clean…

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Corie Downey replied to Corie Downey's discussion 'Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!'

Thank you all for your imput! Tim andJackie, We have tried your technique and will probably end up going with. Alan, your idea is interesting too, but i'm not sure how we would know where to drill through the logs as they are too large for any meta…

October 29, 2009

Jackie Pinkston replied to Corie Downey's discussion 'Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!'

Tim described the method we use. Its just slow careful work. Good luck.

October 28, 2009

Tim Bullock replied to Corie Downey's discussion 'Log home remodle HELP!!!!!!'

Corie, I would use the chainsaw first with old chains.....slowly go into the log until you hit the metal and back off then use the sawzall....It might cost you a few chains but be very careful.....IF you press too hard you may break the chain which…

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