John Petrey

maybe hate is a strong word... but it does seem like there are 2 camps, kind of like folks who think you should wear a mask vs no masks.  It seems that way with the LHBA.   I don't know why Noah Bradley doesn't really like  - I watched his video about it, but he talks a lot and doesn't get in to a lot of meat.  Very clear it's not his preferred method.    I like Butt and Pass style, but it's not my wifes favorite.. so not sure which direction we will go.

Recently, I got a great reply from The Bearded Carpenter, and he is another I would seek out for advice if I was looking for a dovetail cabin.  Great videos and very helpful man.

Hey Conor, if you're still looking, I'd recommend 2 folks.  Tamarack Log Homes in West Virginia is owned by Tim Bullock and his wife.  Honestly I haven't reached out to him in several years, however, I drove to WV one time to see him and see if he was the real deal.  He is, and I would call him and talk to him about any kind of dovetail build/construction if I was going to do it.  The other group for DIY folks I always recommend is the Log Home Builders Association.  They teach log home construction butt and pass style, using rebar to hold together.  LOTS of info about the class, and you can look at lhba.com.  They have a class, plans, and most recently videos.  There are also several youtube videos up of folks building using LHBA techniques.   It is a preference many folks have used (some hate it and curse LHBA, but I don't)  and there are several cabins and owners all over the USA that usually will let you come see the house.  I visited one in Texas while we lived there and was totally amazed.  Two very different folks to contact and different methods for sure, and I don't work for either.  Blessings for a great build!  John