Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc.
PH# (403) 932-3992 Fax (403) 932-9299
email - for more information
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Log Homes,
Handcrafted by Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc. PH# (403) 932-3992 Fax (403) 932-9299 email - for more information |
Moose
Mountain Log Home Course
March 9th to March 27th of 2009
The 2008 year's course was full, please look to enroll in our 2009's course no later than February 2009.
Thank you for your interest in our Log Building Course. Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc. has been handcrafting log homes since 1978. The initial intent of our courses was to train future potential log craftsmen, that we could then offer employment to. Today an equal number of students have an interest in either building their own home or entering the industry, therefore our program has been catered to both approaches.
We will cover, by actually working on a log building (one that will not be used for residential purposes but often a garage or a barn), the principals of log construction with a hands on format. Normally the course accomplishes notching, grooving, door and window cutting and roof beam log flattening. In discussion and by demonstration we cover stairs and railing construction, truss construction and numerous other aspects.
We have included our recommended tool list and on February 28th 2009 (a week before the course) we will have our pre-course tool talk starting at 10:00am in our construction yard located at 204 Griffin Road in Cochrane. This is for the convenience mainly for local students to acquire tools before the start of the course, this info will also be presented on the first day of the course.. The course has limited space so we recommend you commit no later than early in February 2009 to assure an opening in the only course we will offer in 2009.
Lloyd Beckedorf
President
Application
for annual Log Building Course
March 9th to March 27th of 2009
I________________________ (please print name) would like to apply for the 3 week, year 2009 Log Building Course from March 9th, 2009 through March 27th, 2009, 5 days per week 8 hrs per day for the three weeks. I understand the costs are $1500.00 CAN plus GST (if applicable). Unless other arrangements have been made, I will include 50% as a deposit plus applicable GST ($750.00 + $37.50) to confirm my attendance. I understand if the course is full or cancelled for any reason I will receive my deposit back in full, otherwise my deposit is non refundable but applicable to future courses. I also understand that the balance is due on the first day of the course.
I am aware that I am responsible for my personal tools and safety requirements and that on February 28th at 10am, during the tool talk, these will be further discussed in the Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc. construction site, located @ 204 Griffin Road in Cochrane Alberta.
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I plan to attend the tool talk on February 28th, 2009.
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My intent in learning the craft of log building is to join the Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc. team of log crafters.
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or, my intent is to use the information for my own purposes, such as working for myself, building my own structure or building with another builder, etc.
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To check if openings available, fax above to 1-403-932-9299 then phone 1-403-932-3992 to discuss, afterwards please mail application with deposit check to confirm enrollment.
Student
tool list
Tool Recommendations
1) Chain Saw:
55-80cc with 20²
Cannon Mini Pro Bar (or any narrow profile 20" bar with a 2" or smaller radius tip), recommended makes:
Husqvarna or Stihl. Try to determine
your long term goals, a single medium range cc saw would work but a larger and
smaller one is common for professionals (Keep in mind, a saw that has had
gasoline in it may not be transportable by air or some other forms of
transportation). We suggest you consider our local saw shops, Mechanical
Services at 1-403-932-3802 and ask about the course specials.
2) Scribers:
Equipped with levels Mackie or Lee Valley design (Lee Valley Tools in Calgary
Alberta at 1-403-253-2066)
or if you want probably the best available contact Ed Shure, to view or
purchase Ed's scribers visit: www.logscribers.com
or contact him by phone: (303)
449-1336 or fax: (303) 449-9170 or email: ed@timmerhusinc.com
3) Chisels:
Flat 1
¼ ² or 1 ½ ²
width
4) Gouge:
#8 or Lee Valley "Saddle Notch" best if it has a compression ring
5) Hatchet/Axe: Ox-head style (preferred by
most builders) could replace gouge Lee Valley # 48U04.02 Carving Axe or
48U03.06 small Broad Axe.
6) Tape Measure: 30 foot or longer 1.25" wide
7) Level:
3ft or 2ft and 4ft
8) Chalk line: Mainly blue chalk
occasionally red
9) Carpenter's Square: Larger size
10) Carpenters Pencil: Soft or medium
11) Safety Apparel: Hard Hat, Ear Muffs, Eye Protection, Chain Saw Chaps and
Steel Toed footwear without black marking soles (the black marks are very hard
to clean off logs).
Recommended reading:
Log Construction Manual: The Ultimate Guide to
Building Handcrafted Log Homes
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0971573603/logconstructi-20
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