What it takes to build a "hand made" house.

2) After the tree is cut down, and cut to lentgh, the man makes wedge shaped cuts into the outer part of the tree with a small axe, stopping at "the line".

1) This cypress tree is just the right size for one man to handle and make a nice 10"x10" or 12x12" square piece.

3) The next step involves using a broad axe from the side to remove wood "to the line" (the depth of the wedge cuts).

4) Depending on the diameter of the tree, the finished piece is square (backround) or rectangular (in front ).

The next step involves the sub-dividing of the squared hewn tree. (next page)

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