The round-notch, or saddle, corner ([fig. 2]) is generally considered the most satisfactory from every standpoint. This type of corner gives the most distinctive appearance because the logs project sufficiently beyond the corner not to appear dubbed off ([fig. 3]). It is a good, self-locking, mechanical joint, relatively easy to construct, and holds the logs rigidly in place.
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Figure 4.—Method of marking saddle corners.