The narrator, Lawyer Egorov, is building a log cabin in a remote, deserted forest. This is the fourth part of the story, where he discusses the construction of the gables from logs. He shares his experiences and techniques for working with logs, including how to safely cut and move them, and how to prepare the interface between the roof and the last crown. He also talks about the importance of leveling the top surface of the outermost log and creating a smooth, even surface for the roof. The narrator also shows how he uses homemade brackets to fix logs in place and how he uses a guide board to make precise cuts. He mentions that building without a project can be challenging, but he is able to adapt and make adjustments as needed. The video concludes with the narrator completing the second gable and preparing for the next stage of construction.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator is building a hut in a deep, deserted forest.
2. The hut is being constructed using logs from a windfall.
3. The narrator is building the hut alone.
4. The logs used for the hut are from a hurricane that dropped them.
5. The narrator uses a chainsaw to cut the logs.
6. The narrator uses a homemade bracket to fix logs in place.
7. The bracket has four "shoes" or "curls" that help to secure the logs.
8. The narrator uses a guide board as a limiter when making cuts.
9. The narrator installs a lintel on vertical studs of the racks.
10. The studs are more than 100 millimeters long.
11. The narrator uses a scraper to plane raw logs.
12. The narrator prefers working with hand tools.
13. The second gable is symmetrical to the first one.
14. The narrator built the second gable at least twice as fast as the first one.
15. The narrator uses wooden dowels to fasten logs together.
16. The narrator cuts the logs down flush with the dowels.
17. The logs are also fastened with four legs from a gun carriage.
18. The narrator plans to continue the construction of the hut in the next part of the chronicle.