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What type of logs do you use, and where do they come from?

Frequently Asked Questions about Log and Timber Commercial a...
Log Knowledge carefully selects its logs from the finest naturally tapered Rocky Mountain Lodgepole Pine, Engelmann Spruce, and Douglas Fir/Larch timber.

Where do the logs come from?

Contemporary Log Homes - Frequently Asked Questions
Our Swedish Cope logs come from Northern Utah. We mill our own materials in Phoenix for our D-Shaped logs, and the other logs we handle may come from various locations throughout the west.

What type of corner system and interface between logs do you use?

Log Homes Timber Frame Homes by Logcrafters Log Timber Homes...
Logcrafters hand cuts full compound dovetail corner that is self-locking. This corner was originally conceived by Scandinavian craftsmen as the ultimate in fine handcrafted locking corners. At final assembly we seal the corner with a rubberized sealant and spike it with a 10" helix spike. This spike is added insurance against any possible twisting or movement. We allow a 3/4" to 1" space between our logs.

What wood type's do you offer, what sizes and where do your logs come from?

Log Homes from Sitka Log Homes - Frequently Asked Questions-
We offer a choice of Engleman Spruce, Lodgepole Pine, Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar. Our personal foresters, who choose only the highest quality from our northern forests here in British Columbia, Canada, harvest the timber. Log sizes are on average 12 to 14 inches in diameter. The smallest we would build with is 10 inches in diameter, and we can build with much larger. We inventory a year's volume of logs.

Why do reports for different logs generated in the Webalizer module come out the same?

Webmin
This often happens on Redhat Linux systems due to a bug (in my opinion) in the default Webalizer configuration. To fix it, do the following :

Which are the best logs? Which should I use?

Wiki: GaleFaq
No respectable loggers will display any messages with the keyword "nolog". Since many logs are publically accessible to any Web user, you may wish to use this if you are mocking your employer. Long, long ago, embedding the string JJ-232 had the same effect, but it is no longer nearly as widely supported as /nolog. Bear in mind that nolog is not a real guarantee that your information will stay private.

Do you use green logs or dry logs?

Log Homes Handcrafted by Mike and Laurie Senty
Both, depending on the budget and preference of the owner. For years we have built with both dry and green logs. In those years, green logs offered us close to, but not quite absolute perfection. Dry logs were better than green at that time. Over the years, we have tweaked our green log fitting systems, until we were able to offer a construction system that offers tight wood on wood joinery, after drying and settling is completed, using green logs.

Will we still use trend logs?

Interval Data Systems: EnergyWitness, Enterprise Energy Mana...
Absolutely. Trend logs are important to work out detailed problems that require a fine level of time granularity before you can make final decisions.

What is the moisture content of the logs you use?

Log Homes from Sitka Log Homes - Frequently Asked Questions-
Our logs are air dried in our construction yard to average moisture content of between 15% and 20% before we begin building. There are many log homeowners but only a few can claim to live in a real handcrafted work of art. One of our experienced log smiths using the highest quality full log uniquely creates each of our homes. Unlike machined log homes, you would never find a butt joint in our log walls. Each log is allowed to retain its character.

Can I use one of those chimney cleaning logs?

Fireplace FAQ Part 3
Chimney cleaning logs are not a substitute for a professional chimney sweeping, but they do do some good. It's a bit like running weakly soapy water over your hands but not scrubbing.

How do I find out how much of my logical logs are in use?

INFORMIX-FAQ, Section 8
You can get this information from SMI as follows: SELECT uniqid, (used/size*100) FROM sysmaster:syslogs WHERE uniqid >= ( SELECT MIN(tx_loguniq) FROM sysmaster:systrans WHERE tx_loguniq > 0 ) UNION SELECT uniqid, 0.00 FROM sysmaster:syslogs WHERE uniqid < ( SELECT MIN(tx_loguniq) FROM sysmaster:systrans WHERE tx_loguniq > 0 )

Can I use synthetic logs in my fireplace?

Foyers Cadieux Heating Services Gatineau Aylmer Outaouais Fi...
There are many types of synthetic (manufactured) logs on the market. You need to carefully read the instructions on the packaging. Those instructions should clearly mention whether the logs are approved for use in a fireplace (freestanding stove, zero clearance fireplace, or fireplace insert). If there is no restriction mentioned on the packaging, try to contact the log manufacturer. Some types of synthetic logs are forbidden for use in freestanding stoves.

But, I don't keep my logs. What can I do?

SpamCop FAQ
All legitimate list managers keep logs. If you do not, you should think about hiring an outside agency to manage your lists. Find someone who can handle this type of problem.

What style should I use? How should I type my recipe?

rec.food.recipes FAQ
Use plain text, not html. Avoid special characters such as fractions or degree signs. These become corrupted and we must guess at their meaning when we edit the recipe. List your ingredients in one column. This newsgroup is particularly popular with blind readers and one column is much easier to understand. Chack yur spellling. Use measurements that are widely understood. For example, when someone uses "a stick of oleo" as an ingredient we get messages asking how big a stick is and what is oleo.

Which Type Of Floss Should I Use?

Frequently Asked Questions
Dental floss comes in many forms: waxed and unwaxed, flavored and unflavored, wide and regular. Wide floss, or dental tape, may be helpful for people with a lot of bridgework. Tapes are usually recommended when the spaces between teeth are wide. They all clean and remove plaque about the same. Waxed floss might be easier to slide between tight teeth or tight restorations. However, the unwaxed floss makes a squeaking sound to let you know your teeth are clean.

What type of sway control can I use?

Frequently Asked Questions
There are two popular methods of sway control. The older, more common form of sway control is a friction device called Friction Sway Control. A more contemporary approach is the Reese developed device controlled by cam action. Known as Dual Cam Sway Control, it is an innovative and effective technique to help control trailer sway before it starts. Lubricate the ballmount sockets and spring bar trunnions to prevent rapid wear.

What type of paint should I use?

Solar Cooking Frequently-Asked Questions
In developed countries you can buy flat-black spray paint that says "non-toxic when dry" on the label. Otherwise, black tempera paint works, but you have to be careful not to wash it off when you wash the pot. Solar cookers in Uganda report that they use aluminum pots that have been blackened on the outside by fire.

What type of people use this program?

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