The
front window of the cabin was to be close beside the door, so we merely
widened the door opening at the top to include the window opening as well
(see Figs. 271 and 272). The door was made 2-1/2 feet wide, and was cut
down to the foundation logs. The window opening was cut to a depth of 24
inches. Before sawing out the opening we wedged pieces of wood between the
logs along the line we were to follow with the saw, so as to keep them in
place. After the opening had been made a couple of stout boards were
nailed to the sawed ends of the logs at each side, to hold them securely
in place and make a suitable framing for the door. The cleats were then
removed. The foundation log and the one at the top of the opening were
flattened, to serve as the sill and lintel of the door. Between the door
and window a short post was wedged in place. This post was flattened on
opposite sides, so that the door jamb could be nailed against it on one
side and the window frame on the other. The side window was next cut out
and framed. After it had been framed it measured 2 feet square.
The Fireplace.
Then came the task of building our fireplace. First we sawed out the
opening, cutting right through the rear foundation log.
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