Step 10 (sides - row 2)
Glue the notches of:
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o two 4 notched logs (21.1 cm); and
o four 1 notched logs (3.6 cm).
Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Step 11 (front & back - row 3)
Glue the notches of:
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o two 2 notched logs (7.5 cm); and
o eight 1 notched logs (3.6 cm).
Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Step 12 (sides - row 3)
Glue the notches of:
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o two 2 notched logs (7.5 cm); and
o eight 1 notched logs (3.6 cm).
Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Step 13 (front & back - row 4)
Glue the notches of:
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o two 2 notched logs (7.5 cm); and
o eight 1 notched logs (3.6 cm).
Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Step 14 (sides - row 4)
Glue the notches of:
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o the last two 2 notched logs (7.5 cm); and
o eight 1 notched logs (3.6 cm).
Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Step 15 (front & back - row 5)
Glue the notches of:
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o one 4 notched log (21.1 cm);
o the last 3 notched log (14.3 cm); and
o five 1 notched logs (3.6 cm).
Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Step 16 (sides - row 5)
Glue the notches of:
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o two 4 notched logs (21.1 cm); and
o the last four 1 notched logs (3.6 cm).
Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Step 17 (front & back - row 6)
Glue the notches of the last two 4 notched logs (21.1 cm
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Place the logs with notches down over the last row as shown.
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Note: At this point, make sure the doors and windows fit into the openings
before the Lodge dries.
Step 18 (front & back - row 7)
Spread a small amount of glue in the grooves of both gables.
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Evenly place the gable with the flag hole onto the top row of logs at the front
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of the Lodge. Ensure log side is facing out and the gable is straight up.
Evenly place the other gable onto the top row of logs at the back of the
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Lodge. Ensure log side is facing out and the gable is straight up.
Placing the Roof
Step 19
Spread a small amount of glue on the edge of the gables.
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Center the two roof panels evenly over the gables so the thin edges meet
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at the top and the hole for the chimney is in the top right position.
Allow to dry.
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The Final Touches
Step 20
Spread glue on the paper side of the hinge and press it in place against the
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logs on the left side of the doorway.
Glue the outside edges of each window and place them into the window
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openings.
When dry, turn the base over so the half logs are down. Spread glue onto
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the half logs on the bottom of the Lodge and on the bottom of the stove.
Insert the chimney through the hole in the roof and place the whole unit
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onto the base near the back as shown.
Insert the flag into the hole of the front gable.
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Glue the canoe over the doorway.
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Glue one end of the railing posts and place them onto the base. Use the
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railings as a guide for positioning. Allow posts to dry.
Glue the tops of the railing posts and place the front railings on. Ensure
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there is room on the corner posts for the ends of the side railings.
Glue one end of the side railings and place them over the side and corner
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posts. The end with glue should touch the front railing.
Arrange the dock in front of the porch.
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