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Half Dovetails

Posted By: Mark G Webb

Half Dovetails - 03/05/06 05:05 AM

Hello, lm buiding log cabins and am using milled 'D' Logs 7 1/4" tall and 5 3/4" at their widest point.
l have no idea what the dimetions/angles are is there a rule of thumb to follow?

Much appreciated
Posted By: Bruce Chrustie

Re: Half Dovetails - 03/15/06 07:05 PM

Mark....

Blasphemy onthe milled logs! wink Kidding of course. For my hewn log abode I use a 1:3 ratio for the notch.1" rise for 3" run. I think this is pretty standard.
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