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#65851 05/14/06 11:16 AM
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I will be wiring my first log cabin this summer any tips or ideas on how to do it.

#65852 05/14/06 11:21 AM
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Run away as fast as you can. [Linked Image]

I have never done one but all that I have read and have seen on TV about doing so is bad.

I hope your doing it T&M.


Bob Badger
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#65853 05/14/06 11:40 AM
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I've never done one either, but the first problem that comes to my mind is how do you get the receptacle covers to "flush up" on the round logs. The log cabins that I've seen aren't "real" log cabins they just look as if they are. I would have to know more about the construction of the cabin. By the way, fresh air and a cabin in the woods is just what The Watt Doctor ordered.
Good Luck,
Doc


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#65854 05/14/06 02:24 PM
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If I think about it for more than a second two words come to mind - "FLOOR OUTLETS" - all floor outlets. That and low voltage controls for lighting. Two items that would make your life a lot easier.


Mark Heller
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#65855 05/14/06 03:12 PM
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I've never done a log cabin but know many guys who have. Its my understanding that the logs are drilled as they are put up for electrical. At least thats how its done in Maine. Maine has several large producers of log homes and they are all over the place up here.

#65856 05/14/06 04:15 PM
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I hope your customer likes pipe & surface mounted boxes.

I hope you have a real long drill bit, and are real good with a tape measure.

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Reno, why should Peter's customer like pipe and surface boxes??? The two log homes I worked in have no exposed electrical. It takes a lot of work but can be wired like a conventional home.

Peter, the number one task you should plan on is: lots of lay out time. Start planning your circuit paths now. Also plan on being on site everyday with the building crew. Like iwire posted I hope this is being done Time & Material.

Al

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The home owner is planing on drilling and pulling My main job is layout, service, and termination. All ceilings are exposed with tongue & grove Great room is 32' x 22' his wife does not want pendant lighting. Outside walls are round logs, bottom course has flat side (for outlets) everything else is gouge out with router and pray.

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Remember as the logs dry out, the walls will shift and move. Be carefull with clearances.

LarryC

#65860 05/14/06 05:23 PM
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"The home owner is planing on drilling and pulling", you say!?

All the more reason to either run away, or insist on T&M.

Like the old saying goes...

Labor rates:

$65.00 per hour.
$75.00 if you watch.
$85.00 if you help.

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