I always just backbar the entire scarf.. without making that little center cut you've started with. Also... in the vernacular I was taught... all corner notches that overlap half the log below them are 'saddle notches'... even diamond notches are a type of saddle notch... even round notches are a type of saddle notch. Saddle notches are a family of notches... not one particular notch... at least that's what I was taught.
Curious is the a ratio or common measurement for the saddle width. Your video shows a 24 inch saddle with a log that size but is there a common measurement scale for smaller logs? I am trying to improve my skills by working on my saddles & notches building a dog house and I am using 8 inch diameter logs but want to know how big to cut the saddles. Is there a standard measurement you can use to calculate the saddle size?
@@bcschooloflogbuilding4385 - Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the help. It is good information to have. You are awesome. Love your video's. I am thinking about taking one of your full scribe log building courses when things get a little more open.
Best saddle cut vid I've seen.. Some of these can be downright painful to watch. What type of wheel do you use on the grinder?
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. We use a Norton Avos sanding pad. You can see more in our grinding video on this channel: Grinders for Log Building.
you make it look so easy. Great video Dave
Thank you!
I always just backbar the entire scarf.. without making that little center cut you've started with. Also... in the vernacular I was taught... all corner notches that overlap half the log below them are 'saddle notches'... even diamond notches are a type of saddle notch... even round notches are a type of saddle notch. Saddle notches are a family of notches... not one particular notch... at least that's what I was taught.
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Curious is the a ratio or common measurement for the saddle width. Your video shows a 24 inch saddle with a log that size but is there a common measurement scale for smaller logs? I am trying to improve my skills by working on my saddles & notches building a dog house and I am using 8 inch diameter logs but want to know how big to cut the saddles. Is there a standard measurement you can use to calculate the saddle size?
Hello,
For an 8” log and smaller, use 18” saddles.
@@bcschooloflogbuilding4385 - Thank you for your reply. I appreciate the help. It is good information to have. You are awesome. Love your video's. I am thinking about taking one of your full scribe log building courses when things get a little more open.
@@bcschooloflogbuilding4385 Hi , i was wondering the same ? How to determine the saddle width with the log diameter ?
Wait a minute, you’re telling me that those holes in the level are to indicate the center line and not just there to hang it??
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