GETTING STARTED - TENON CUTTING
Log Prep
1. Acquire Logs
Logs can be acquired from a variety of sources,
including: local land owners, tree service
companies, home improvement/hardware
stores, DNR or Forestry Department, and K&A
Log Furniture.
Note:
Some designs call for a landscape timber.
The correct size is shown to the right.
2. Cut Logs/Wood to Length
Use a saw to cut the logs to the lengths shown in the desired design. Take
care to cut the end of the logs square/perpendicular to the log body.
Note:
The log lengths in this manual are sized for
one diameter
of log. If you
choose a different diameter log than the one listed in the Parts List, you must
account for the change by: cutting cross-member logs (logs with tenons on
both ends
) shorter, or longer (see three examples below).
CORRECT
Ends of log square
WRONG
Ends of log not square
Tip
While no logs are perfectly straight,
we recommend finding logs that are
as straight-as-possible to make
fit-up and assembly easier.
Parts List
Item
Qty Part Name
Size
A
1
Log-A
Ø2-½” X 10” Long
B
2
Log-B
Ø3”
X 10” Long
Tip
It is easier to trim a log shorter than to add
to a log. When in doubt, cut cross-member
logs (logs with tenons on
both ends
) a little
longer than the plan calls for (+1 inch). You
can trim the excess off later after dry fit-up.
B
B
B
B
B
B
3
3
10
1
2
in
2
2
4
4
9
1
2
in
11
1
2
in
10 in
10 in
10 in
A
A
A
Ø3” Log-B
Spacing is correct at 10-½”
Ø2” Log-B
Spacing is incorrect at 9-½”
Remedy:
Log-A must be
re-cut at 11” long
Ø4” Log-B
Spacing is incorrect at 11-½”
Remedy:
Log-A must be
shortened to 9” long
3
1
4
in
2
1
2
in
