Since it was only half-done he placed a wedge in between to prevent the log from closing up. 
sɪns ɪt wɑz oʊnli hæf-dʌn hi pleɪst ʌ wɛdʒ ɪn bɪtwin tu pɹɪvɛnt ðʌ lɔɡ fɹʌm kloʊzɪŋ ʌp. 
 Indian speaks in a monotone voice at a moderate speed in a room with very clear acoustics.