Easy to Make Log Furniture: Three-Legged Log Stool

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mitchell_Dillman]Mitchell Dillman
Have you ever wanted to make your own log furniture but thought it would take too much of your time? Or maybe you have always thought it would cost too much money for tools to make log furniture. If this is the case you will want to keep on reading because those thoughts are not true.
In this article we will look at what most consider the easiest form of log furniture to build, and the best part about making this piece of furniture, if you don't already own every tool you need to complete this project, your neighbor probably does. So let's take the next few minutes to discuss the three-legged log stool and look at how easy it is to craft one for these for yourself.
Let's face it, log furniture is perhaps one of the earliest styles of furniture known to man. The facts are, once the cavemen learned how to create tools and make stuff, one of the first items the Misses probably asked for was a new place to sit. The odds are pretty good some of the first forms of furniture ever crafted were little log stools made with simple hand tools.
For me, this was my first wood working project. I was just a child when my Grandfather took time one afternoon to help me construct this basic form of log furniture. I will never forget that day. It was at least 40 years ago and I still have the little log stool we made.
Why is the three-legged log stool so easy make?
To understand the answer to this question all you need to do is look at a three-legged log stool. What do you see?
All of these stools have a slice of log to sit on which supported by three simple legs. One may even say that the three-legged log stool is nothing more than a basic tripod supporting a cut off piece of log. This is true.
How are the legs attached on the thee-legged log stool?
If you are new to woodworking this project is for you. One advantage of making a three-legged log stool is that you will learn how to use one of the oldest known joinery techniques known. The mortise and tenon joint.
A mortise is created by drilling or chiseling a hole in any piece of wood that will accept a tenon. A tenon is any piece of wood which is shaped to fit into a mortise.
When constructing a three-legged log stool you simply drill three evenly spaced and angled holes into a cross-section of log then insert three small tree limbs or branches. Making a log stool is as easy as cutting and drilling logs then fitting limbs to create legs.
What tools are needed to craft a three-legged log stool?
Let's face it, we all know there is a right tool for every job. Some jobs require many tools. Making a three-legged log stool only requires a few basic household tools you probably already have lying around the house or garage. Here is a short list of the basic tools you will need to make a three-legged log stool.

Hand saw or circular saw
Hand held drill and a couple of drill bits
Hand held palm or belt Sander and sandpaper
Glue, wood stain and/or sealer
If you are in a hurry to complete this simple woodworking project, keep in mind using hand tools always takes a bit more time and effort than power tools. If you do not already have the power tools listed above, odds are pretty good one of your neighbors does.
Now you understand making your own log furniture is not as difficult as many may think. The three-legged log stool is a great place to start when learning how to make log furniture. Make one of these stools and you will soon experience the sense of accomplishment you get when creating something from nothing with your own two hands.
To get more detailed information about how-to make log furniture, go to: http://logfurniturehowto.com/tutorial/how-to-make-log-furniture-the-three-legged-log-stool/ There you will also find a short video presentation that walks you through the entire process of crafting your own three-legged log stool, one step at a time.
Mitchell has spent his lifetime working with tools. From constructing million dollar homes to simply helping his neighbors mend their fence, Mitchell knows what it takes to get the job done.
Mitchell is now happily sharing his knowledge with you via his new website; LogFurnitureHowTo [dot] com.
To learn more, or to contact Mitchell directly visit http://LogFurnitureHowTo.com/contact/
Article Source: [http://EzineArticles.com/?Easy-to-Make-Log-Furniture:-Three-Legged-Log-Stool&id=6774412] Easy to Make Log Furniture: Three-Legged Log Stool