Cut along the marked line the entire length of the log.
Making half log benches.
Build a bench with logs and a chainsaw.
This economical bench project is rustic and comfortable at a price that can t be beat.
If necessary sand the flat surfaces of the bench seat and backrest.
Split the other into two and use them as the base.
A log bench entails no more than a log split in half and fitted with legs.
The result should be a 9 inch thick piece of wood with both the top and bottom flat.
Montana half log bench this raw looking wooden bench is made of skin peeled half logs fully crafted by hands and old fashion tools.
The bench will be heavy when finished so it s best to build it in place.
A complete video has been provided in the tutorial to help you understand the building of a bench in steps.
You can omit this step if they re already reasonably smooth.
Rough cut chainsaw log bench.
Nail the log pieces together using landscaping spikes or barn nails.
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It didn t start out that way.
Benches come in all shapes and size and some carry a hefty price tag.
This is a moderately easy job to accomplish and requires minimum tools.
With the other half of the log lay it flat side down and make a mark halfway up the log 6 inches.
If you are in the market for a new bench consider a homemade version using logs.
A half log bench can without doubt be used both as an additional furniture to your garden or as an item to sit on and relax in your garden or backyard.
Slice off the other half of the log to build a semicircular designed bench.
It is available in few sizes and suitable for hall or bedroom.
We have had ice s.
This is a log bench i make last week.
Either way this durable bench is heavy duty.
You have two basic options for legs.
I cut a tree limb that morphed into the bench a huge limb was extending some small branches out over the electric service line coming from the road to our house.
The seat height should be.
Nov 11 2016 explore james keslar s board log benches on pinterest.
Its rustic look fits in on a patio garden recreation room or den.
Barnes makes a pair of bench ends by crosscutting the remainder of a 6 foot log half into two 3 foot sections.
Unique and durable will last long.
Step 3 cutting the bottom half.
Half oak log bench design.