July 2, 2008

CHINKING 101 WORKSHOP

The Lincoln County Historic Properties Commission is offering a workshop on chinking a log structure at the Ramsour's Mill battleground in Lincolnton on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from 9:00 to 11:30 am. Please contact Jason L. Harpe or January W. Porter at (704) 748-9090 or lcmh@bellsouth.net if you are interested in participating. Click on the following link for directions to the Ramsour's Mill site: http://www.lincolncountyhistory.com/projects/ramsour/ramsourDirections.html

Chinking 101:

Bring gloves if you don't want to get your hands really dirt (clay and
lime). Please be sure to wear old clothing. A work apron will be given to visitors
who participate in the workshop.

First, our group will fill in the space between the upper and lower log
areas of the log structure (Using wood, old bricks, pinecombs, etc).

We will be illustrating the old method and modern method of chinking. Mix
lime, sand, clay together in a wood contain (with period appropriate hoes
and shovels) and then we mix the contents onto shingles or bark and fill in
the log spaces.

Modern method, we will mix up the material into a mixer and then apply the
chinking mortar to the log space area.

Workshop for the public will be 9 am to 11:30 am.