The last base logs were added today and most of the cross-logs with root wads attached were added. Today you can see how the project sweeps along the curve of the stream channel! We also had a visit by two deer curious about all the activity.
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- One tree removed and will be reused in structure
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- Bringing in log to place into structure
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- Two deer visited the project site today
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- Design engineer explains system to neighboring landowner
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- Both project engineers were at the site today
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- Project lead, contractor, and hauler confer
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- Unloading more root wads
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- Photo monitoring point will have to be moved
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- Excavator getting serviced
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- Moving log before placement
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- Preparing to set log
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- Preparing to set log
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- Preparing for last run of base logs
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- Handling root wad prior to placement
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- Cutting lap joint and driving pin
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- Drilling and driving
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- Drilling and driving
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- Patches supervises from a safe location
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- Engineer explains log placement to operator
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- Excavating slot to “key in” log into bank
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- Sliding log into slot cut into bank
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- Setting pin with bucket
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- Bending pin with tooth of bucket
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- Bending pin with bucket
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- Curving nature of system is now evident
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- Stream channel will return to where team stands
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- It looks like a log jam!
