tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754440625977916703.post6088974171786560925..comments2024-03-17T03:11:09.317-07:00Comments on Bridges To The Future: Lock Notches, Why and HowDickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13870935149581761539noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754440625977916703.post-16533829967105833822014-09-09T09:06:19.267-07:002014-09-09T09:06:19.267-07:00Very clear pictorial, thanks for posting! However...Very clear pictorial, thanks for posting! However, isn't the main purpose of the lock notch to make the joint resist movement in both the X and Y directions? I can see how cutting the full notch would weaken the log though, so that's a good reason too.Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431260618396989458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5754440625977916703.post-13653423199143687242014-09-01T18:06:21.650-07:002014-09-01T18:06:21.650-07:00Never knew the detail. I have done some timber fra...Never knew the detail. I have done some timber framing but never a log cabin. It is fascinating to witness the process, not sure how much fun it is to build.<br />Michael in MaineMike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.com