A rustic outdoor seating arrangement that blends with nature which is also strong and functional.

Log Bench

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Materials Tools

• Sand/ belt paper• Angle bar• Hollow bar• Wooden log ( wide diameter)• Bolts and nuts

• Chain Saw• Sander/ belt sander• Compressor ( Spray Gun)• Router• Drop Saw• Welding Machine

Materials and Tools Checklist:

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• Use a sturdy and even piece of log – in the shape of a cylinder.

• Use a chain saw and slice the log vertically into 4-5 pieces.

For more information about working with a chain saw refer to this videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DxtZ3reZbs1cThanks to DansDepot

STEP 1Log Bench

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• Sand the surface of the planks to make it even.

• Apply a good coat of shellac on this using a spray gun. • With this, the surface on the bench is well prepared.

STEP 2Log Bench

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• Use drop saw to cut 8 pieces of the size given.

• Weld the corners to make two square frames of the same size.• Prepare one middle support using box section.

• Connect this to the two squares at the middle to form the base.

• Refer to the diagram for more clarity.

• Spray paint the finished metal frame.

• Now we go about making the steel framework.

STEP 3Log Bench

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• Use a router to make ridges to fit the metal frame to the plank.

• Fit the plank onto the metal frame using bolt and nut/ self tapping nut.

Doesn’t the finished bench look inviting to rest on after all this work???

STEP 4Log Bench

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