Things You'll Need:
- Lincoln logs
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Step 1
Work on a flat surface. You need this for the base of your cabin. If you are working on a carpeted floor, put down a piece of sturdy cardboard before you begin.
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Step 2
Select the pieces that have a flat side. These make the first row. A foundation must be solid, and the flat-sided pieces make a sturdy base.
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Step 3
Prepare four of these flat-sided bases. Make the front, then a side, then the back and finish with the last side piece. You should now have one layer for each cabin wall—sort of an open box.
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Step 4
Build it up one row at a time. Once you finish the first full row, go to the next and make a row all of the way around before going further. The reason to do one full set at a time is that you need to lock the logs into place with one another using the notches on the logs.
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Step 5
Stack the logs as high as you want on the walls that have no windows.
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Step 6
Use the small log pieces to make short walls and leave a window opening. To do this, add another short piece a little way from the last one. Now you need to leave a space for the door. Build up until you have the right height walls and use longer pieces to finish the window and door openings.
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Step 7
Make use of the pre-made roofs, windows and other optional pieces included in your set.
Comments
mikeneed said
on 11/15/2008 I have 2 original Lincoln Log sets and want to add to them. I have discovered to my dismay that all sets are not the same dimension ie. logs not the same diameter and length and notches don't match. How can I ask the correct questions to make sure that what ever I purchase will match what I already have?