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Inside This Issue
Beyond Mitered Joinery
Pre-Conference Workshop
page 14,67
2012 Financial Report
page 3
Uganda
page 4
Safety Improvements
Over Four Decades
page 67
40th AGM ILBA
Draft Minutes
page 10
Board and Staff
page 13
Axe Festival in Russia
page 14
Classifieds
pages 1820
Advertisers in This Issue
page 21
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Beyond Mitered Joinery
Pre-Conference Workshop
By Robert W. Chambers
ED SHURE AND THE GUYS AT TIMMERHUS INVENTED MITERED OR TREEN JOINERY MORE THAN 20
YEARS AGO, AND MANY LOG CONSTRUCTION YARDS HAVE USED IT. THE LARGE, STRONG, FLAT BEARING
SURFACES THAT WERE HIDDEN INSIDE THE JOINTS WERE A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT OVER THE COPED,
SCRIBED JOINTS THAT WERE COMMON BEFORE THEN.
I have taught Timmerhus-style
truss construction for years, in
many places, and found that the
requirement for a fat, strong, level
lofting deck was a problem. Few
yards have a good enough deck.
The lofting method also requires
that a lot of lines be carefully drawn
on the deck before they are then
carefully lofted (transferred) up onto
each log. Even if you are building
several trusses for one roof, most of
the lofting lines have to be sanded
off and re-drawn for each truss. As a
result, layout is time consuming.
Thirteen log builders spent
a beautiful Arizona spring day
exploring my newest ideas about
log joinery and layout. We explored
several ways to join logs to logs with
Figure 1 Different diameter log rafters meeting a 24 tie beam
log. Curves at the bottom of this drawing show the shape of the
log-to-log joint if the logs had been scribed. Red lines show the
old mitered joint that we have been using to approximate the
true, curved shape (scribed shape). Because the mitered (red)
lines do not exactly match the curves (black), the log surfaces
had to be drawknifed down so they looked better. But . . . if the
logs have equal diameters (far right log), then the mitered joint
naturally has straight edges, and much less drawknife work is
needed.
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LogBuildingNews
Spring 2013
Issue #77
Published four times a year
2013 International Log Builders Association
P.O. Box 775
Lumby, British Columbia
Canada V0E 2G0
Toll-free: 800-532-2900
Phone: 250-547-8776
Fax: 250-547-8775
www.logassociation.org
Ann Miks, Administrator
ann@logassociation.org
Log Building News Editor
Robert Chambers
robert@logbuilding.org
Contributors to this issue:
Ron Brodigan
Courses@schooloflogbuilding.com
Robert Chambers
robert@LogBuilding.org
Martin Slager
info@jdvloghomes.com
MISSION STATEMENT
This association is a non-profit
organization comprised of log crafters and
affiliated members from many countries.
We are dedicated to the education of
both our members and the public.
Our association has a mandate to
research, develop and share techniques
relevant to the construction of superior
handcrafted log buildings.
mitered joinery that does not need a lofting deck, does not require logs be positioned
over each other to be scribed, and produces joints that dont need much drawknifng
or re-shaping to get their surfaces to match together closely.
When the logs have different diameters (which has been standard procedure for
mitered joinery) then the true ft of two logs is a curve . . . . and the mitered joint
approximates the curve with straight lines (Figure 1). Of course, you cannot draw
a curve using straight lines, and the mis-match between the true (black) curved
shape, and the mitered (red) shape is why mitered joints have needed a drawknife
(sometimes a lot)
to improve their
appearance.
But, and this is
the important part,
it turns out that if
both logs have the
same diameter,
then their mitered
joint will naturally
have straight, fat,
plane surfaces, not
a curved shape,
and so the logs will
require very little re-
shaping (Figure 3). It
is mathematical luck,
and it really helps us log builders.
Figure 1 shows that logs that are within 2 or 1 of being the same diameter have
joints that are naturally curves. Even when two logs are within 1/2 (12mm) of the
same diameter their surfaces still meet as a curve. But, as soon as the two logs have
equal diameters pow then the logs meet each other as straight lines.
No need to try to approximate the shape of a curve with two straight linesthe
mitered joint really is straight. (Ill bet that pipeftters and welding boilermakers knew
this curious fact a long, long time ago.) You can prove it to yourself with wooden
dowels and a chopsaw. Dowels of different diameter cannot be neatly mitered to each
other (they can be scribed tightly to each other, but not mitered). Dowels of the same
diameter can be easily mitered.
Of course, this
means that the
centerlines of the
two logs have to
touch each other
which is deeper than
we might like for
structural reasons.
The log rafter (top
chord) goes halfway
into the log tie beam
(bottom chord). To
avoid weakening,
the new mitered
joint has a tenon
built in (Figure 2),
but the tenon was
not important for
the discovery of the
Figure 2 Chris and Ronn assemble a chambered tenon joint.
Figure 3 The assembled joint. Logs have the same
diameter, which causes their mitered surfaces to match
well to each other, and requires very little drawknifng.
All fgures credit: Robert W. Chambers
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joint or for the new, simple layout methods. Its just that the tenons are necessary for structural reasons (to increase section modulus
and resist bending of the tie beam log).
The chambered tenon joint (as Mack Magee dubbed it) handles rafter thrust very well because it has that big fat bearing surface
that bisects the outer angleand this is the angle that engineers want (Figure 3). The chambered tenon also brings more surface area
for horizontal shear parallel to grain (we need this to resist the top chord/truss rafter pushing the relish off the end of the tie beam).
Very little steel might be required in this joint, and who knows, some trusses might get by just with wooden pegs.
We also tried 3 new ways to use only centerlines (chalklines) and cross-hairs for laying out complex assemblies of logs like trusses
(and log post-and-beam bents). This is why no lofting deck is needed. Each log of a truss can be fully marked, and cut, by itself
without having to bring any logs near to each other until you are ready to assemble the truss. The improved layout is a much
bigger deal than the chambered tenon.
Two of my layout methods were very promising; but one method involved stacking logs over each other, and was a hassle. I wont
bother with the stacked or tiered method again.
No structures have yet been built with these new methods, but they offer some big benefts over other
ways to build log trusses and log post-and-beam frames: easy layout, better fts, strong joints, and no lofting
deck. I also think that, with just a bit more tweaking, it will be the fastest way to build a log truss.
Martin Slager, Treasurer
ILBA fnances still are struggling along mostly because of a dramatic drop in membership numbers over the last several years.
Some members changed from Company membership to Individual membership and this hurt our income. (And we hope that the
improving housing market will bring loyal ILBA members back to the higher member level.)
While we did have a net loss in 2012 of $6,521 (see Chart 1), there are also encouraging signs that I believe bodes well for our
future. We have seen good sales of both the EP&M (Effective Practices & Methods) and the Boys Big Book of Jigs, as well as increased
sales of ads in Log Building News.
Our operating costs also decreased in 2012, the majority of this is because Ann and Willi Miks donated offce expenses (rent,
electricity, heat, etc) when our offce moved to their home. This generous donation from the Miks came to more than $5,000 in
2012. Ann has also volunteered to work a fexible schedule that includes one day less per week for portions of 2013 (except when
preparing for conference).
Our 40th Anniversary conference last month brought us a reasonable proft (about $19,000)and this is excellent news. If our
membership remains stable this coming year, and some members change back to Company membership, then I believe that the
2013 fnancial statements will probably show a surplus of revenue over expenses.
2012
Financial Report
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Other than cut fngers and such, no major injuries have
occurred during the life of the Great Lakes School of Log Building
that I founded in 1975. I have been spurred, however, by a
number of near misses and almost accidents to increase the
amount of required safety gear, safety training, and to enforce
certain rules over behavior.
I will not discuss fall protection, or rigging safety since these
have been dealt with by others previously in Log Building News
and also Timber Framers Guild publications. In this article Ill
concentrate on body protection: head, upper body, hands, arms,
legs, and feet.
Common sense rules
In the early days at my School, safety practices were minimal,
with students (and log builders generally, as I recall) wearing
either no chaps or the short chaps then in vogue that went just
below the knee. Although I required hardhats and steel-toed
boots, working with gloves was optional.
As time went on, I realized that sleep was important for safety,
and rules were needed calling for quiet nights in camp. No
drugs, and minimal alcohol use (and only after hours), turned
out to be another essential policy. I drafted a list of Safety Rules
for the Worksite, and course participants were bound to it.
Download the fle at http://www.schoolofogbuilding.com/safety.
htm. Low-kickback safety saw chain made my list early, as
did European saws over the noisier, more dangerous, American
chainsaws.
Head, eyes and ears
Most students cooperated in wearing hardhats and eye
and hearing protection. Protecting your head is obviously
common sense. Having a chin strap on your hardhat, although
not common, is even more sensible in case of a fall (Petzl and
Pacifc Safety hardhats). Most people automatically use hearing
protection when around loud machinery such as chainsaws.
We had a few scratched corneas one case from sawdust
blowing upward in notch carving and brushing during updrafts
(even with safety eyewear) and another from cutting window
openings back in the day when more than a few builders
were using strips of fberglass batting in lateral grooves. In that
incident, I suffered a serious corneal injury to my eye from glass
fbers in spite of wearing eyeglasses and a facescreen. That
accident was the end of my using fberglass for any purpose
(though there are other risks with fberglass, too).
Hands and Arms
Because I now require gloves on the worksite, most of the
hand injuries Ive seen have been minor, but there have been
some cuts on the gloves themselves. Its very easy to nick yourself
while sharpening tools or using your saw, drawknife or chisel.
Gloves help avoid those cuts.
There are 27 bones in the hand and lower arm. And, of course,
there is a complex network of skin, nerves, muscles, tendons and
blood vessels, some of which would also have to be painstakingly
and expensively repaired in the event of a chainsaw, sander/
grinder, or deep cut.
I long ago stopped using commercial chainsaw gloves
and mitts. The
protection was
often for only one
hand and, for the
most part, they
were poorly made
and fell apart too
quickly. In the
midwest part of
the U.S., we have
a major building
materials retailer
known as Menards,
based in Eau Claire,
Wisconsin. They sell
foam-lined cowhide
work gloves (stock
number is SKU-660-
1322 ) that are extremely tough and affordable $6. a pair
and they afford good protection. We wear them year-around and
they endure many washings, even if they have become oily.
Safety Improvements Over Four Decades
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Upper body
In my opinion, existing chainsaw protective shirts did not
offer much protection to the upper body, so I partnered with
Gransfors-Bruks, the Swedish tool and safety gear manufacturer,
to come up with an better garment. After trying out many
prototypes for comfort and utility, we settled on a blue denim
front-buttoned shirt, for use year-around, that would provide
arm, shoulder and complete frontal protection in the event of
a saw or sander/grinder kick. They contain the same jamming,
saw-stopping material used in their chaps SwedePro/Engtex,
a high-tech fabric of polyester, Trevira, and polypropylene
fbers. The shirt is reasonably priced, comes in a range of sizes
and is available at The Log Home Store, Tamarack Tools, and
Kingsbridge Tools. It becomes increasingly comfortable after a
few launderings.
Legs
Chainsaw chaps or safety trousers are required. Folks who have
a chainsaw in their hands, and dont wear them, are not thinking
straight. During felling, limbing, or bucking trees in the forest its
a no-brainer as it also should be on a log construction site.
I have developed other rules just for the sake of safety, e.g., to
cut the waste wood in the lateral grooves into diagonal one-foot
segments in place, in the log thus creating instant stovewood
pieces, and avoiding the piles of long lateral groove cuttings
found around many building yards stacks of lightweight
spears fully as dangerous to cut up with a power saw as heaps
of light brush.
Doctors and nurses sometimes take my courses, and from
them I have heard of many serious injuries to thighs, knees,
quadriceps tendons and muscles from a drawknife pulled
hard into an unprotected leg. Since owner-builders often have
relatives and friends help with their bark peeling, it would be well
to have extra chaps for the helpers.
Feet
Anyone who has had a foot injury knows how debilitating and
slow to heal they can be. One-quarter of all of the bones in the
human body are in the foot, each comprised of 26 bones and
over a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Nowadays,
it is not uncommon to see carpenters and other builders
wearing jogging shoes or sandals on the job. Even forty years
ago, it would not have occurred to me to not wear boots on a
construction site or in the woods.
Although there are many brands of safety footwear on the
market, the best chainsaw-protective Kevlar boots I have
found are made in Pennsylvania and sold by Labonville Co.
in New Hampshire. They come in a high or low logger heel
and have a moderate price under $200. They are known as
BootLabKevlar SafetyBoxToe #24127 or 24128. A bonus is that
they are also great, comfortable, everyday footwear for the bush
and dont need a break-in period.
Rubber chainsaw boots have not only hard toes but a measure
of instep (metatarsal bones) protection as well and are even
less expensive, such as the kind sold by The Log Home Store in
Oregon for around $100 or Ben Meadows for $150.
Your toes comprise only about one-sixth of your foot. You
might be able to hobble around without a few toes, but the
rest of your foot is even more complicated and essential to your
navigation. Steel-toed boots are insuffcient for true safety. You
need full foot and ankle protection.
Conclusion
I was early infuenced by the writings and videos of Sren
Eriksson, the main voice for chainsaw and logging safety and
effciency in the forests of Europe and North America. He wore
safety apparel of his own design long before most people were
even aware such stuff existed. He developed the open-face
cut in tree felling, along with the 6-point limbing technique and
other innovations. His logging skills and safety course, The Game
of Logging, has been taught to personnel of many international
wood products companies. After years of consulting for several
safety gear and chainsaw manufacturers, including Gransfors-
Bruks and Stihl, Sren is now retired in Sweden. Others have
taken over the teaching of his courses. His videos are readily
available and are eye-opening.
Over nearly 40 years, the men and women on my log building
courses have avoided injuries mainly by wearing safety gear,
cooperating on certain safety rules and procedures, and using a
large measure of common sense. This includes simple ideas like
always being aware of whats going on around you and keeping
a distance of at least 12 feet from other workers. Be aware when
someone is in your personal safety bubble.
Chainsaws and axes can carve handily through rubber and
leather, and chisels and drawknives will cut hands, arms and legs.
Although chainsaw injuries are common around the world, the
only fesh I have ever seen a chainsaw cut into wasnt human
fesh it was while quartering deer or moose (vegetable oil
as chain lube). Its a seasonal reminder that bone, tendon and
muscle provide little resistance to a chainsaw.
Luck certainly plays a part in avoiding accidents, but luck is
not dependable. Recognize and honor the fragility of your body.
Humans have usually dressed appropriately for wars and sports .
. . and we should routinely do the same for house construction,
and especially log building. Above all, think carefully about your
close-calls, and learn from the occasional almost accidents.

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Pre-conference hands-on workshop
Beyond Mitered Joinery
Using a movable story
table and laser to mark joints.
Photo credit: Christian Mehrer
Derek, Robert, Chris, Martin, David,
and Andre discuss a different way to snap
centerlines, and draw crosshairs.
Photo credit: Christian Mehrer
Roberts laser-holding and squaring
jig, made of 8020.net T-slot hardware;
McMaster.com bits and pieces; and camera
tripod parts from Manfrotto (cost without
laser about $100).
Photo credit: Robert W. Chambers
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Linda, Sophia, Ingrid, Linda and Kat at Tech Talk.
Photo credit: Linda Bourdage
40th Anniversary
Conference Photos
Tom Hahney and our chief volunteer Kay Sellman in
Conference Headquarters.
Photo credit: Linda Bourdage
Vic Janzen and Ron Brodigan at Tech Talk.
Photo credits: Robert W. Chambers
Dan tries out Timber Tools new drawknife while
John coaches the action.
Ronn Hann shows his muffer-pipe shear connector and holesaw
while Ed looks on.
Photo credits: Robert W. Chambers
Mark Fritch at the center of the Tech Talk scrum.

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40th AGM International Log Builders Association
Draft Minutes - April 6, 2013 in Prescott, Arizona
Attendance:
Directors Present: Robert Chambers, Earl Laverty, Martin Slager, Liberty
Lewis, Daniel Wait, Ron Brodigan, Noah Hedges
Directors Absent: Konrad Gallei, Vladimir Fomich
Past President present: Higgs Murphy
General membership present.
Staff Present: No staff present
Chambers called the AGM to order (4:24).
Confrm Quorum:
- 23 active ILBA members present. Quorum was confrmed by Chambers.
Motion to approve Minutes of 2012 AGM (Wayne Sparshu/Tom Hahney)
- Higgs proposed adding the following:
The ILBA recognizes Mary Mackie for her contribution to the individuals,
communication, education, and general industry of log home building,
Canadian Log Builders Association and the International Log Builders
Association.
- 2012 AGM Minutes and addendum unanimously approved.
Communication from members not present supporting ILBA and
recognizing the 40th Anniversary was read by Chambers: from Robert
Savignac; New Zealand Log Builders, Graeme Mould; and Allan Mackie.
Director/Offcer Reports:
Treasurer, Martin Slager:
Balance sheet and related fnancials presented to the membership.
There was a 2012 year-end loss of $6521.
There has been efforts to decrease costs, including approximately $XXXX
in donated rent and offce expenses from Ann and Willi Miks.
We are pursuing other cost savings including decreasing our insurance
costs and decreasing Ann Miks hours this summer.
Miks has accrued paid vacation time. The Board is working with Ann on
this deferred liability.
No costs paid or income have been received from the Timber Framers
Guild (TFG) for the 2012 Asilomar Conference. No offcial correspondence
from TFG. That conference is expected to be a loss. According to Higgs
Murphy, the TFG and ILBA agreed to split both profts and loss, but they
do not appear to be sharing the loss as it was largely due to the unused
rooms they booked for the TFG members.
There is unlikely to be a loss from this years 40th Anniversary conference.
Auction raised $13,000.
Sales of all publications have increased, and specifcally the Effective
Practices & Methods for Handcrafted Log Home Construction (EP&M).
Limited direct costs are related to the production of the publication.
Membership dropped to 211 members as of 2012. Members discussed
increasing sponsorship and increasing membership.
Motion to accept the 2012 Annual Financial Report (Duane Sellman/Earl Laverty)
- Financial report approved.
Publications Report, Robert Chambers
Sales from EP&M are increasing, and the best thing we can do is to
increase the rating at Amazon. While rating the book and providing
reviews will improve the overall rating, the rating is best increased by us
buying our copies from Amazon, instead of from the ILBA.
The last newsletter was written almost solely produced by Chambers.
The board asks that all members please consider submitting new topics,
articles, and other contributions for the newsletter. Editorial guidelines are
available on the website for those interested. They will also be sent to all
members.
Gary Richter is concerned that the digital publication of LBN does not
effectively provide exposure for the advertisers. Discussion of additional
advantages of the online option including full color and hotlinks from ads
to the advertisers website. This can be specifcally directed as requested.
Members indicated they are more likely to read the full newsletter when it
is electronic.
Discussion of links to Facebook and other potential expanded distribution.
Discussion of changing links to better allow tracking of links through, and
ties to, the ILBA. Print copies of the newsletter are available on request.
The Board agreed to consider ROI tracking, productions costs, and other
relevant factors.
Discussion of mailing list sharing with sponsors and advertisers. Currently
only way to get list is to join and be a member. Board will explore
options.
Presidents Report, Robert Chambers:
The ILBA is celebrating 40 Years of education and service to the log
home building community. Robert recognized all founding members,
and specifcally Vic Janzen, for their efforts for the organization and the
industry.
Robert thanked all of the sponsors for their support and dedication to our
members.
Robert thanked Ann Miks for her service to the Association day to day,
and specifcally in preparation of the conference and donating rent.
Robert read an email from Ann including recognition and thank yous to
the following members:
Duane and Kay for donating time and effort stepping in to the
conference
Linda Granger for taking on the auction on short notice
Linda and Kat for running the bag raffe
Wayne and Jeannie for coordinating the retail sales and speakers
John and Lloyd for acting as our auctioneers and keeping the
evening fun
Martin for helping throughout the conference, including keeping
fnances safe and secure.
Robert Chambers for planning and foresight.
Old Business:
Membership Discount Agreement with TFG and The Carpenters
Fellowship, report by Higgs Murphy
The ILBA Board sent sister organizations a 6-point plan for offering a 50%
discounted membership across the organizations. Goal is to increase
membership, but also to improve fellowship and communication between
trades. Plan would not result in any loss to ILBA. TFG is not interested and
will not participate. Carpenters Fellowship representatives stated that they
are considering, but there has not been any offcial written response.
New Business:
Proposed Joint Activities among Organizations, presentation by Eric Bos:
There are many existing log and timber associations with their own
specialty. This includes ILBA, Log Home Builders Association, Timber
Framers Guild, The Carpenters Fellowship, BC Log and Timber Building
Industry, Great Lakes LogCrafters Association, National Home Builders
Association, MHA, etc.
For both sponsors and members, each organization offers overlapping
expenses (administration, staff, membership, publications, legal,
standards, building codes, conferences) and limited revenue opportunities
(membership dues, supplier support, travel, etc). Therefore, Eric proposes
that there is limited return on investment for suppliers and members.
Eric proposes uniting the Log and Timber associations under a single
umbrella conference while fnding a way to maintain individual cultures.
This would allow the organizations to share the costs and eliminate
redundancy. While Eric recognizes that this would be challenging, it also
has the opportunity to increase the overall recognition and power of the
industry. It is understood that this may not be an immediate change, but
over time.
The ILBA is the frst organization Eric has discussed this proposal with.
The Members discussed concerns with loss of control of the content and
program.
Members discussed future joint conferences. Must confrm the conference
philosophy (proftability) with any partner in the future. Possibly consider
timing one conference right after the other to limit travel costs for
sponsors, joint members, etc.
Motion to create a committee consisting of Eric Bos, Higgs Murphy, and
additional recruits to pursue the concept of working together, a joint
conference and discuss this issue in order to bring a specifc proposal to each of
the organizations. (Liberty Lewis, Earl Laverty)
- Motion was approved, none opposed.
2014 Conference Planning:
There have been two locations specifcally proposed to the Board. Members
asked that we consider our most proftable and highly-attended locations,
even if our costs may be higher.
Motion to adjourn: (John Boys, Dan Wait)
- Meeting adjourned at 5:36.
Draft minutes submitted by Liberty Lewis, Clerk.
These Minutes will be adopted/amended at our 41st AGM.
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Board & Staff
ILBA Board News
Ron Brodigan stepped down as a Director in April to make room
for the Board to elect Josh Littler. Ron has been an ILBA Director and
President for yearsand the Board expresses its sincere thanks to
Ron for his long and dedicated service to the ILBA.
Josh Littler is a principal in his family business: Artisan Log and
Timber Homes, of Mission, British Columbia. Josh also serves on
the BC LTBI Association Board, and he volunteered to serve on the
new ILBA committee, headed by Eric Bos, to investigate ways that
the ILBA, BC LTBI, Timber Framers Guild, Great Lakes LogCrafters
Association, Log Homes Council, and other groups can work
together. Higgs Murphy is the third member of this committee,
which has been dubbed the Big Wood Alliance Committee.
Welcome, Josh were glad to have your help.
41st Conference
The Board has received several enticing invitations for our 2014
Conference. Ann will be doing the research needed about costs,
facilities, and dates for each option -- and then we may send out an
email for members to vote your preference. The Board will make
the fnal decision, but we would like to get members opinions to
help guide our decision.
We cant tell you much more right now except that all 3 locations
are in Canadaone east, one central, and one west. And two of the
venues might have a date in May, or perhaps even June 2014. Watch
your InBox for more info later this spring.
Half-Price Memberships in Carpenters Fellowship
ILBA members will soon be able to join The Carpenters Fellowship
(TCF) for half the normal price. Higgs Murphy has been working
for more than a year to get discount memberships shared among
several Big Wood organizations. The ILBA and TCF are the frst two
to come to an agreement. ILBA members who join TCF will receive
their publications, including their excellent quarterly magazine
Mortice and Tenon.
Discount memberships are mutual TCF members can also join
ILBA at half our individual membership rate. Discount members get
voting rights and other usual privileges and responsibilities of annual
membership, but all subscriptions are digital only. The savings in
printing and postage helps to make the half-price memberships
possible.
Visit the ILBA website to learn more about this exciting new
program to create and strengthen the links between our brother and
sister timber framers in the United Kingdom. And wait to you see
your frst issue of Mortice and Tenon! I am joining as soon as the
program up and running.
Office News
Ann Miks, and husband Willi, were very sorry they missed the
Arizona conference. But Ann pre-organized everything for our
volunteers to take it on and make it a huge success. Thanks, Ann!
Ann will be taking about 6 days off a month this summer (her
vacation time has been building up), but she will be at the ILBA
offce each week to take care of ILBA business. If shes out when you
call, please leave a message, and Ann will get back to you as soon
as shes back in the offce. Please plan ahead so you dont need
immediate assistance.

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TechTalk
TI PS AND TOOL S
The Sixth International
Axe Celebration Festival
will be held in the Village of
Zorkaltsevo, Tomsk, Russia.
August 8 to 11, 2013
Tomsk is famous for its old log
buildings (and the book of
the same name).
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(Website is in English)
Axe
Festival
in Russia
This festival draws big crowds
Interesting curved-wall log shell built during the festival


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Conference Sponsorship
Dietrichs North America
Wil and Chris Dancey
51213 Wooleyville Line, RR#1
Aylmer ON N5H 2R1
Phone: 877-877-0086
Fax: 519-765-2846
Email: w.dancey@dietrichs.com
Website: www.dietrichsNA.com
FraserWood Industries
Mack Magee
27 Sims Avenue #2R
Providence RI 02909
Phone: 401-441-5217
Fax: 401-441-5218
Email: m@ftet.com
Website: www.fraserwoodindustries.com
Nicola Log Works Ltd.
John and Ingrid Boys
Box 1027
Merritt BC V1K 1B8
Phone: 250-378-4977
Fax: 778-373-6364
Email: john@logworks.ca
Website: www.logworks.ca
Pacifc STIHL
Steve Morgenstein
9860 W. Ferguson Ave Suite A
Visalia CA 93291 USA
Phone: 928-274-1979
Email: steve.morgenstein@stihl.us
Sansin Corporation
Eric Bos
111 MacNab Ave
Strathroy ON N7G 4J6
Phone: 519-245-2001
Fax: 519-245-4759
Email: asksansin@sansin.com
Website: www.sansin.com
Timber Tools
Gary Richter
11 Church St RR#10
Brampton ON L6Y 0J5
Phone: 416-675-2366
Fax: 416-675-4242
Email: sales@timbertools.com
Website: www.timbertools.com
Wood Care Systems
Jim Renfoe
PO Box 2160
Kirkland WA 98083
Phone: 425-827-6000
Email: jim@ewoodcare.com
Website: www.ewoodcare.com
Woodlandia Corp.
Andrew Malakhveitchouk
12 Shelley Lane
Barrie ON L4N 4X9
Phone: 1-877-508-8777
Fax: 1-877-508-8777
Email: info@woodlandia.ca
Website: www.woodlandia.ca
Thank You to These Businesses and People
For making the 2013 Conference a huge success.
Auction Sponsorship
Cannon Bar Works Ltd
Bill Challenger
5487 - 267 Street
Langley BC V4W 3S8
Phone: 604-856-6682
Fax: 604-856-6690
Email: info@cannonbar.com
Website: www.cannonbar.com
Lee Valley Tools Ltd.
Mark Williams
1090 Morrison Dr
Ottawa ON K2H 1C2
Phone: 613-596-0350
Fax: 613-596-3073
Email: mwilliams@leevalley.com
Website: www.leevalley.com
Magard Ventures Ltd.
Maurice Gardy
8365 Domagala Rd
Prince George BC V2K 5R1
Phone: 250-962-9057
Fax: 250-962-9157
Email: magardlogtools@telus.net
Website: www.logbuildingtools.ca
Passion Bois
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170 12e Rang Quest
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Tel: 819-858-2265
Email: info@passionbois.ca
Website: www.passionbois.ca
Keynote Speaker
Vic Janzen
Presenters
John Boys
Robert W. Chambers
Linda Granger
Noah Hedges
Earl Laverty
Liberty Lewis
Mack Magee
Higgs Murphy
John (Jack) Palmer
Sophia Rickard
Wayne Sparshu
Ed Shure
Martin Slager
Conference Volunteers
Lloyd Beckedorf
Linda Bourdage
John and Ingrid Boys
Robert W. Chambers
Linda Granger
Katharina Klbel
Duane and Kay Sellman
Martin Slager
Wayne and Jeannie Sparshu
Auction Donors
Lloyd Beckedorf
Eric Bos
Robert W. Chambers
Linda Bourdage
John and Ingrid Boys
Ron Brodigan
Brad Colliver
Wil and Chris Dancey
Matt Davidson
Lorne Devornek
Roger Ellis
Mark Fritch
Derek Galbraith
Linda Granger
Tom Hahney
Ronald Hann
David Harkins
Noah Hedges
Vic Janzen
Katharina Klbel
Earl Laverty
Liberty Lewis
Mack Magee
Andrew Malakhveitchouk
Chris Mannix
Christian Mehrer
Steve Morgenstein
Brian Morrison
Higgs Murphy
Jack Palmer
Jim Renfoe
Philippe Rrat
Gary Richter
Daniel Sadler
Duane and Kay Sellman
Ed Shure
Martin Slager
Wayne Sparshu
Brian Stevenson
Daniel Wait
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C L A S S I F I E D A D S
FOR S ALE
Building logs for sale - regular and oversize. Fir Cut to peeler lengths
mainly 43 and 52 ft. Trees were harvested in fall 2010 and some in
winter 2011. Good straight logs for building - approx 200 cu m. Also
oversize logs for Timberframe stock. Woodlot 454 Golden BC.
250-344-4646.
1999 Heartwood Band Sawmill Model 310 Electric Never been used;
6 Double-Cut (cutting travel speed up to 3 feet per second forward or
reverse). Will require 600 Volt 3 Phase Power or motor exchange. The
only noticeable noise this mill makes is the actual blade cutting through
wood. Eighty-eight feet of track; operator travels with mill head along
track. Numerous track-mounted hydraulic log handing systems and full
programmable computer controlled set works. (We purchased 2 and
only set one up for use.) Purchased in 1999, replacement value of this
unit today is over $130,000 Canadian. Asking $65,000.00 Canadian,
will require some site preparation and assembly. To compare this to
any of the small bandsaws is like comparing a hi-way tractor/ trailer
to a go-cart, this is a serious production mill. We often can go three
weeks between bandsaw blade sharpenings! Please arrange for an
appointment to see the twin unit in operation. Link to this model at
Heartwood Saw: http://www.heartwoodsaw.com/Model_310.html.
Email to info@moosemountain.com or phone toll free 1-877-932-3992
Lloyd Beckedorf, Moose Mountain Log Homes Inc.
Logworks Helper Pricing program specially written for fast and
accurate takeoffs and quotes of log home shells. You can customize
it for the pricing methods and preferences you currently use. Note:
you must own a copy of Microsoft Excel to run Logworks Helper.
Developed by Dai Ona with help from John Boys. Contact Ann at
the ILBA offices for sales and enquiries. CDN $500.
Drafting and Design Services RSM Drafting Services Ltd. is
a freelance drafting design service-let us become your drafting/
design department. We specialize in log and timber frame buildings
drawing dreams since 1977.We also have a CD available of log
projects for $25.00 Canadian plus taxes and shipping. Please contact
bob@rsmdrafting.com and check out our revised web site at www.
rsmdrafting.com or call us toll free at 1-877-832-0165. Ask me frst
building design consultants.
House logs for sale. We are selling dry and semi dry Lodge Pole Pine
and Engelmann White Spruce house logs. We ship Worldwide. Please
phone 780-674-6325 or email karma.log.homes@live.com
Many old and out of print log building books and magazines.
Some new include: 2 cartons of The Millenium Issue of Log Home
Guide for Builders and Buyers. The last copies of Building The
Chateau Montbello, both hard and soft cover. Several new Dan
Milnes handbook of Canadian Log Building. Original copies of Vic
Janzens book, Your Log House. There is also Energy Economics and
Thermal Performance of Log Houses. Some are used and some are
new and in mint condition. Prices vary. There are also many old
books regarding log building and forestry. Many are out of print and
some are in Swedish and other languages.
I also have sets of the Mackie Mags. There are too many to list.
I was thinking of doing a website to sell these items, but it takes time
for the old Ma Logs to do things these days.
I can be reached on the land line 352 -236 - 2807 OR BY EMAIL
peacemakersnetwork@hotmail.com, my address is DORIS MUIR,
5701 SW 64 Lane Rd, Ocala, FL 34474 USA
Artisan built log home with almost acre in Maple Ridge. $699k
Barry Berg Remax Real Estate Services
604-910-9961 www.barryberg.ca
LOG BUILDING TOOLS
STARRETT & MACKIE scribers; heavy duty drawknives up to 30; peeling spuds;
chopping & fnishing axes; broadaxes; adzes; GRANSFORS axes; ENGLISH slicks;
ROBERT SORBY, HENRY TAYLOR, FOOT PRINT & PHEIL chisels and gouges;
JAPANESE slicks, chisels, saws, ink lines & fex squares; hand-forged Flarens,
shovel gouges, fat & scarf slicks, drawknives & draw-gouges; BARR Specialty
Tools; peavies; cant hooks; lifting tongs; log dogs & cleats; log horses; water
stones; Diamond whetstones; NORTHWEST calipers, tenon cutters & long auger
bits; ship augers; chainsaw mills & attachments; MAKITA & MAFELL planers, saws
& chain mortisers; MACKIE log building books & videos.
MAGARD VENTURES LTD. Attn: Maurice Gardy
8365 Domagala Road, Prince George, BC, Canada V2K 5R1
Tel: 250-962-9057 Fax: 250-962-9157
magardlogtools@telus.net www.logbuildingtools.ca
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C L A S S I F I E D A D S
FOR S ALE
Northern White Pine Building Logs available
in most sizes and lengths. Winter Cut from
Quebec. Please contact: Select Log,
Fred Temperton, 2899 Stella, Rawdon J0K 1S0
Phone: 514-867-5430 Email: fred@temperton.ca
HELP WANTED
Experienced full-scribe log builder wanted for
year round, full-time work. Big White Pine logs.
Good working conditions, minimal travel, good
pay and benefits. Rural and beautiful Northern
Vermont near Connecticut River and White
Mountains of New Hampshire. 3 hours from
Boston, Montreal and coast of Maine. Outdoors
oriented person with good woodworking and
math skills. To apply send or email resume and
references. The Wooden House Co., Ltd., 3714
North Road, S. Ryegate, Vermont to Newbury,
Vermont 05051. Phone: 802-429-2490, email:
john@woodenhousecompany.com
Full time log chinker. Full time log hand crafter
and timber framer. For both of these positions
we require years of experience and references.
Contact - Southwest Log Homes, Inc Email:
david@southwestloghomes.com
Need 2 experienced log builders immediately
until the fall for sure. prefer builders with
dovetail experience. This is in the Smithers area,
a full four season adventure. contact Bryan at
info@harrisonloghomes.com
Log Builder/Timber Framer We are seeking
to fill a position requiring the following skills:
Timber Framer; must have 4 year journey-
man certificate in the European Tradition
(Zimmerman), or equivalent in experience. Lo g
Building: mastery of scribed, post and beam and
dovetail log construction.
Other Assets: working knowledge of CLT (Cross
Laminated Timber) Technology, roof math and
roof layout for the purpose of massive log to log
and timber to timber connections and joinery.
Experience with hand and power tools; including
chainsaw, planers, routers. Valid drivers license.
Must be able to read plans, work independently
as well as integrate with our existing team.
Computer drafting skills are an asset but not
required. Hourly pay: $20.00 $24.00 hr
commensurate with skills.
Our company is located in Merritt BC. To apply:
logworks@logworks.ca
Experienced quality orientated log builders
needed. Moose Mountain Log Builders is
looking for experienced log builders who would
enjoy interesting projects to work on in the
Calgary area, in Cochrane Alberta. Earnings
based on experience. Please call Kevin at
1-587-433-6719 or Lloyd if Kevin is unavailable
at: 403-932-3992.
HELP WANTED
Beaverfoot Lodge in Golden BC is a 160-acre
Wilderness Resort near Golden BC is looking
for trades people who can build log structures.
Wages are based on experience and we offer
excellent accommodations and fantastic food!
Please contact Raph to discuss re-locating to our
little paradise.... Telephone: 604-629-5741 or
beaverfootlodge@gmail.com
Legendary Logcrafters Limited is a hand crafted
log home producer in Collingwood Ontario. Due
to a consistent annual growth, our company is
adding multiple positions from apprenticeships
to experienced log home builders. Legendary
offers highly competitive wages and a very
structured work environment. Please email
resume to Legendary@legendarylog.com or fax
705-444-6675 or call 705-444-0400.
Temporary Hewing Labour. Macdonald &
Lawrence have a huge conservation project and
need help at our shop (Vancouver Island) to hew
45 000 bf of spruce beginning May 13th. Please
contact James Harcourt at 250 710 7279.
Log Builder Required in Scotland
We seek to employ a log builder to assist with
building fully scribed and Post and Beam Log
Homes in the Scottish Borders.
Applicants should have a minimum of three years
experience in building Full Scribe Log Homes
using the over scribe technique, and Post and
Beam Log Homes. The applicant should also be
able to work from plans, work unsupervised,
and holds either a British or EU passport or a UK
working Visa. Wages to be discussed depending
on experience. Please contact John via e-mail:
info@caledonialoghomes.co.uk
Log Builder Wanted Log Home Builder career
opportunity available with a progressive, quality
oriented, full service log home company.
Edmonton area, permanent full time, year round.
1-2 years experience, must have own tools and
transportation, wages are $18.00-$30.00/hr on
piece work. Fax resume to 780-460-2584.
The Log Connection is currently seeking three to
four highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals to
become part of our design team. Two positions
are available for drafters with a minimum of two
years architectural CADD drafting. Two positions
are available for accomplished drafters/designers
with ability to complete highly detailed log home
construction drawings within a specified time
period is a definite asset. Duties will include the
creation of working drawings for custom log
homes based on preliminary designs, production
design and detailing, shop drawings as well as
modifications to existing designs. Scope of work
may range from medium sized residential to large
commercial projects. Preferred experience would
include log home design/drafting. Provide resume
and samples of past CADD work, attention to: Mr.
Dave Sutton, The Log Connection, 129 Nanaimo
Ave. West, Penticton on, BC Canada V2A 1N2.
HELP WANTED
Big Foot Manufacturing Inc. in Tappen British
Columbia is looking to hire a qualified Timber
Framer with CNC experience. We are currently
expanding our product lines now that we are
entering the North American market. The ideal
candidate will be a journeyman Timber Framer
who has experience operating a Hundegger k2.
This person will be responsible for processing and
fitting final pieces and may be required to do
some on-site erection. Please email resums
in confidence to: wayne@bigfoot-mfg.com
or deliver them in person to: Big Foot
Manufacturing, 3380 Ford Road, Tappen B.C.
Daizen Joinery Ltd. is looking for full time, HSB
CAD operator and K2 machine operator, timber
frame production assistant. Please contact
Dai, 250-679-2750 or email dai@daizen.com
Confort Nature is looking for an
experienced log builder who will be in
charge of production. As a hands-on team
leader, he will be responsible of log shell
construction from blueprint reading to
quality management. As a small company
looking to develop and always get better,
we will give a lot of place to your ideas
and techniques. We are located in Quebec,
100km north of Montreal, in the beautiful
region of Lanaudire, next to Saint-Donat
and Mont-Tremblant Park, nearby lakes and
mountains. Lets build something together!
Please contact us via email at
info@confortnature.com or phone
1-877-424-3525.
John Devries Log Homes, a small upscale
company operating in Rural Eastern Ontario
since 1976 seeks an experienced log crafter
preferably with hands on supervisory experience
that can read plans and manage projects. We
foster a dynamic, creative, solution oriented
work environment that emphasizes quality while
attempting not to sacrifice productivity (that
elusive log builders Holy Grail) in a structured
but fun atmosphere. (At least we think its fun) It
would be helpful (but not required) if applicant
has timber framing experience as well. Salary
dependent on experience. Plenty of lakes, great
fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation.
2 hours to Toronto or Ottawa (for some
serious city fun) Call to Martin or Martin to
discuss at 613-478-6830 or e-mail
info@jdvloghomes.com
Log Building News
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Full Color
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C L A S S I F I E D A D S
HELP WANTED
Draftsman with Dietrichs CAD experience.
Must have full working knowledge of the
Dietrichs Program, and hands on experience
in wood engineering and/or massive log and
timber joinery. Wages - 21.00 to 24.00 per
hour - please e-mail applications to: Nicola
LogWorks, attention: John Boys. john@
logworks.ca
West Coast Restoration LLC is looking for
a couple of people to do log work. We are
bidding on a job that will consist of up to
200 feet of half and full log replacement. If
your interested please contact us at billfnley@
westcoastrestoration.com. Must be willing to
travel and be profcient in repair work. We are
located in Washington State.
WANTED
A set of Gearhead Scribers Please contact:
Leo Scales - monicanleo@roadrunner.com.
603-846-5703.
Looking for work in the northwest. I have
23 years of professional full-scribe log building
experience. I am only available for short term
temporary work, labor fine also. Patrick Dalton
(907) 803-0092 daltonlogshells@gmail.com
and website www.daltonlogshells.com
WANTED
Traveling Timberwright Professional Finish
Carpenter for Scribe Fit and Post & Beam
structures. 30 years accomplished tradesman in
this field. Mobile, with extensive selection of
tools. Honest and Reliable. Contact:
RALPH CLEGG 604-740-2404 BC Canada.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Island School of Building Arts
3199 Coast Road, Gabriola, BC
Tel: 250.247.8922
www.isba.ca
2013 courses
Log Building: May 27 - June 21
and September 2 27
Timber Frame Post and Beam:
September 30 - October 25
Timber Frame Bents: October 28 - November 22
As a seasoned professional or student,
journey through the fundamentals and varied
complexities of timber framing in James
Mitchells new guidebook on Timber Frame
construction.
For more information visit
www.MastersGuideBook.com
West Coast Restoration LLC is pleased to
announce that they offer complete restoration
services, insurance litigation support and
consulting. Call Bill Finley at 360-961-3220 or
email: billfinley@westcoastrestoration.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RSM Drafting Services Ltd. would like
to announce that they have just received
permission from B. Allan Mackie to reproduce
his drawings from his book LOG HOUSE
PLANS in an CAD format, these will be made
available to purchase contact RSM Drafting at
www.rsmdrafting.com
S ERVI CES
Fire Tower, bringing a modern perspective
to time-honored craft, specializes in the
engineering and design of new and existing
log and timber structures. Licensed in BC, AB
& ON and 31 States.
Fire Tower Engineered Timber, Inc.
Mack Magee
m@ftet.com
27 Sims Avenue
Unit 2R, Providence, RI 02909
Phone: 401-489-4567
Fax: 401-441-5218
www.ftet.com
Brian Lloyd Construction Consulting
Industry Consulting
Building Inspection
Expert Witness
Conflict Resolution
Vernon, BC Tel/Fax 250-549-3821
email: bg_Lloyd@hotmail.com
FraserWood Industries Mack Magee
FraserWood is a pioneering, full-service
provider of innovative timber products and
services committed to extending the reach
of natural timbers in built environments.
Mack Magee
27 Sims Avenue
Unit 2R, Providence, RI 02909
Phone: 401-489-4567
Fax: 401-441-5218
email: mmagee@fraserwoodindustries.com
www.fraserwoodindustries.com.
TRAI NI NG
FREE Log Selection Calculator Go to www.
LogBuilding.org and then click on Free
Information. From that page choose the log
selection calculator and download it to your
computer. Requires Excel software to open and
use this file. It gives you T-1, T-2, B-1 and B-2
for any set of logs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION

Ann Miks, Administrator
ann@logassociation.org
International Log Builders Association
P.O. Box 775
Lumby, British Columbia Canada V0E 2G0
800-532-2900 toll-free
250-547-8776 phone
250-547-8775 fax
www.logassociation.org
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2013 ILBA Board of Directors
President
Robert W. Chambers
Email: robert@logbuilding.org
Vice President
Earl Laverty
Email: earl@lavertyloghomes.com
Treasurer
Martin Slager
Email: info@jdvloghomes.com
Clerk
Liberty Lewis
Email: llewis@callSBSA.com
Directors
Daniel Wait
Email: dan@fbiloghomes.com
Konrad Gallei
Email: konrad@gallei.de
Noah Hedges
Email: nandadevi@hotmail.com
Vladimir Fomich
Email: kb689@mail.ru
Josh Littler
Email: info@artisanlog.com
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Advertisers in This Issue
A Boys Big Book of Jigs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
BC Log & Timber Industry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CBR Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chambers Scriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dietrichs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fire Tower Engineered Timber Inc. . . . . . . 11
Fraser Wood Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lignomat USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Log Home Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Magard Ventures Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Nicola Log Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pat Wolfe Log Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Perma-Chink Systems Inc. . . . . . . . . . . 4, 18
Precision Structural Engineering . . . . . . . . 14
RSM Drafting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sansin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Sashco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Schroeder Log Home Supply. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sherpa Timber Connection . . . . . . . . .12, 14
SMTC Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STIHL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Timber Framers Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Timber Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
Timmerhus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wayside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Woodlandia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Joining the ILBA
Membership in the International Log Builders
Association is open to any interested person.
Members gets one year of Log Building News,
membership certificate, voting privileges,
discounted conference registration, a listing in
the Annual Directory, a copy of the Association
Constitution and Bylaws, use of computerized
help wanted and work wanted ads, and all ILBA
mailings and notices. Company memberships
have additional benefits. The ILBA accepts Visa or
MasterCard. For more information on dues and
member benefits, please call the ILBA office at
800-532-2900.
in our next issue
Coming up in Log Building News 78
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largest group of builders of handcrafted
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make well over $250 million of logwork
each year. Please contact the office
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