The tin also extended over the top log of the
opening. Then we went on with the building of the chimney walls, carrying
them up about a foot above the ridge of the roof. Our chimney was
completed by paving the bottom with stones, well packed in mud and nicely
smoothed off to make the hearth. The hearth extended about 18 inches into
the cabin, and was framed with logs, as shown in Fig. 275.
[Illustration: Fig. 273. How to Build a Wall.]
[Illustration: Fig. 274. Building the Chimney; Log to support fourth wall.]
[Illustration: Fig. 275. Section through the Fireplace.]
The Floor of the Cabin.
A number of logs were now laid on the ground to serve as floor beams.
Slabs were used for the floor. We had some trouble in making the floor
perfectly even, because the floor beams were rather irregular, and a great
deal of time was spent in smoothing the logs off to a common level. If we
had the work to do over again we would have bought two or three planks and
laid them on edge to support the flooring.
The Door Hinges and Latch.
A door was now constructed by battening together a number of slabs. In
place of a hinge a hole was drilled into the sill and another into the
lintel directly in line with it.
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