Rustic Log Guardrail from 1938 National Park Service Style Guide

Just a quick one this week. I'm extending the rustic log guardrail/barrier on the side of the main driveway into the property. Switching from the excellent but expensive TimberLok screws to 10 inch Galvanized Spike Nails for about a fifth of the cost.
** Plus a quick look at the rare book that inspired the idea in the first place; the 1938 National Park Service "Park and Recreation Structures" style guide for National Parks. This log barrier design came from the first volume, called Part 1 - Administrative and Basic Service Facilities, which covers everything from signage to drinking fountains to trail steps.
Let me know what you think in the comments, and as always feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Thanks for watching!
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[@mekowinbush6890]

❤ looks good! And I spot that Balvenie as well 😊

[@lumberingshenanigans]

Ha! Gotta relax after a long day of hammering. Thanks for watching Meko! When are you coming for a visit?

[@mekowinbush6890]

Summer! Stoked to check out your land

[@i.m.askance7996]

Drilling a pilot hole in the log would make it a lot easier to drive the nail in.

[@lumberingshenanigans]

That is a very clever idea and a great suggestion. I’ll give that a try next time if I stick to the nail idea. I’m still on the fence (pun intended) about bolt vs nail. And with a pilot hole it’ll be time vs cost. Thanks for taking the time to share your advice. :)

[@i.m.askance7996]

.@@lumberingshenanigans You're welcome.

[@retard_activated]

Love the sound of the rain!

[@lumberingshenanigans]

Yay! You’ll love my next video then, it’s pouring rain half the time! :) Thanks for watching!

[@retard_activated]

@@lumberingshenanigans Looking forward to it! I live in the desert (NM) so hearing rain is rare! And although there are tons of "rain and thunder" videos on YT, they're almost always looped and for whatever reason my brain can ALWAYS pick out when the loop begins lol
Hearing natural, unlooped rain is wonderful! Oh and I loved your guardrails too, btw! Haha 😊😊😊 Looking forward to your next vid! Thank you! 😊

[@lumberingshenanigans]

Oh we get rain up here all the time… it’s like the main running theme of my videos. 🤣

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@@lumberingshenanigans Hey, hey don't twist my arm! I've subbed already! Hahaha 😬😬😬 Looking forward to the future vids! And whereabouts are you? If you don't mind my asking lol :)

[@lumberingshenanigans]

The forest is in the Pacific Northwest, not far from the Washington/Oregon border. I’m glad you’re enjoying the vids, thanks for subscribing! :)