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Plugging the holes

The logs are held in place by 10" lag bolts.  I used three bolts per log.  The holes for the bolts were pre-drilled and a larger hole accommodated the socket wrench needed to tighten the bolt.  I drilled the access hole approximately the same size as the dowel I would use to plug the hole.  After tightening the lag bolts, I smeared yellow carpenter's glue on the inside of the hole and on the plug and hammered the plug into the hole.

After the glue dried, I used a Japanese "flush cut" hand saw to remove the waste from the plug.  If you do this properly, only a small amount of sanding will be necessary. 

 

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