OK, since you asked, I am not endorsing any one site over another but The Foresty Forum website has a board devoted to log and timber home building. I would not say it is better or worse but there does tend to be more activity and those posting seem to be very open minded. Discussions tend to be more "get 'r done" and less philosophical. It seems as those posting are not as concerned about liability. I have learned alot and seen alot of interesting homebrew contrivances.

It appears that many of my previous thoughts have already been covered in the "Apprenticeship Program" post Derek dug from back in 2002. I will post on it so as not to hijack this thread.

I like Gabel's suggestion for the forum title as well.