What do you use to wrap a log base. - Woodworking Talk

timberman · 10-27-2008, 01:38 PM

I have some cedar columns that I set on a porch. 12" diameter at the top and 14 - 16" Bases. I had to use the old stihl chainsaw on these.

Anyway, when the columns where up I noticed that the slab of the porch slopes away from the building quite a bit.

As a result, I have a gap on the front. I have seen some contractors wrap the bases on the inside of houses with like a rubber or steel strip. These logs don't have the smoothest profile. What do you guys use/suggest? Please let me know where I can pick something like that up also.

**Daren** · 10-27-2008, 01:58 PM

I would break out the old Stihl again and cut them on the bottom to match the slope of where they set

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8th gen.carpenter · 10-27-2008, 07:23 PM

i build log homes and post&beam.we use a copper band at the bottom.take your post and put a saw scarf around the pust about 3/4 deep. 3'' up from the bottom get some 3-1/2'' copper coil and bend a 1/2'' lip on the length to fit in the scarf when you wrap it around. where the seem meets over lap it 3/4'' and use some copper nails to attach it.i use a soft rubber hammer to tweek it.i use copper becouse it bends and forms nice and looks good afterwords.good luck

Big Dave · 10-27-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 8th gen.carpenter

i build log homes and post&beam.we use a copper band at the bottom.take your post and put a saw scarf around the pust about 3/4 deep. 3'' up from the bottom get some 3-1/2'' copper coil and bend a 1/2'' lip on the length to fit in the scarf when you wrap it around. where the seem meets over lap it 3/4'' and use some copper nails to attach it.i use a soft rubber hammer to tweek it.i use copper becouse it bends and forms nice and looks good afterwords.good luck

I'd like to see some pics of your work if you don't mind.