How To Make Cedar Log Bench
Mastering furniture making with a chainsaw is the key to being a great woodworker and in this three part video you ll learn the techniques to chainsawing your way to a beautiful log bench.
How to make cedar log bench. Build a bench with logs and a chainsaw. Nail the log pieces together using landscaping spikes or barn nails. The bench will be heavy when finished so it s best to build it in place. Mill seat slabs for me it s easier to stand the log on end to make vertical cuts barnes says.
The same concept applies to a storage log bench. If necessary sand the flat surfaces of the bench seat and backrest. Give a polished finish to the bench by applying a coat of varnish. If you don t have a garden shed you can store your garden tools in this spacious compartment.
You can omit this step if they re already reasonably smooth. See more ideas about log furniture log bench rustic furniture. This project can be undertaken either using a chainsaw or using an axe. Stack the full log pieces to form two bench bases.
If you are wondering what a storage log bench looks like. Log bench for home. He sinks a. For the normal woodworker at home the table saw router and lathe are the prime tools used for making fine furniture but when you hit the outdoors the backwoodsman s tool of trade is the chainsaw.
Nov 11 2016 explore james keslar s board log benches on pinterest. On jan 28 2011. How to build a half log bench written by doityourself staff. Imagine a storage sofa one where the seat lifts up and there is a space underneath.
Build a cedar log bench with chainsaw.