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Title: Chainsaw sculpture: making a stool from a log
Added: May 4, 2009
Author: mikepepler
Duration: 7:54
Description:
http://peplers.blogspot.com/2008/12/making-stool.html This video shows you how to use a chainsaw to make a one-piece stool from a log, no nails, screws glue or joints required. It also doubles as a small saw bench! I can't claim to have invented this myself though, I learned it while doing chainsaw and tree felling training with David Rossney of Esus Forestry. Be warned, this guzzles fuel - I can get two stools made from one tank. It's also good to start with a sharp chain, as there's a lot of cutting to do.Obviously I need to say here that you shouldn't be using a chainsaw unless you've had some training, either from an official trainer or a forestry expert you happen to know. Also, you should have all the protective equipment - chainsaw trousers and boots, gloves, helmet, visor and ear defenders.Watch a timelapse video of making a stool here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTw0YRnMXtMHave fun making stools!
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Youtube Comments: 49
Wasupidat001 Says:
Feb 20, 2012 - Love the video...thanks to you I have made one for myself, and plan to make a few more, just for shitsandgigs. Thanks for sharing!!!
mikepepler Says:
Feb 21, 2012 - Great! I think they're really useful bits of 'furniture' - I use them more as saw horses than for sitting on during the winter...
TheCandianGuy28 Says:
Mar 15, 2012 - that was amazing man!!!!!! from canada ! :D
mwdesigns710 Says:
Mar 19, 2012 - Great project friend gonna make one this week , check out my 'RECYCLED COFFEE TABLE IN UNDER A MINUTE GUYS' thanx have fun all
mikepepler Says:
Mar 19, 2012 - Have fun making a stool, post a video when you're done, I'd like to see it!
mlke4258 Says:
Apr 11, 2012 - Initially I said to myself, "way to dick that up". After I watched the whole thing I was amazed. What a friggin awesome idea!! Good job!! These would be perfect for around my firepit. I got some huge pines laying down after an ice storm a few years ago. I know what I'm doing this weekend..thanks!!
mlke4258 Says:
Apr 11, 2012 - @wheelori814 I thought the same exact thing..
Wasupidat001 Says:
Apr 11, 2012 - I have designed more stools out of hard rock maple here in Nova Scotia, Canada. They all crack, but I am working on a design for a butterfly wedge to lock the cracks from growing. The logs that I use are from 200 +/- year old trees harvested locally. I have given some to friends, and my designs have evolved to where I use a squaring tool and bevel gauge. Many people cannot tell that it wasn't purchased.
mikepepler Says:
Apr 11, 2012 - Have fun, they're very useful both as a stool and a mini saw-horse!
mikepepler Says:
Apr 11, 2012 - Yes, I found some types of wood tend to split when made into these stools. Chestnut is my main material, but after 2-3 years it does split. Ash is better, but not as durable.
swedishhunter21 Says:
Apr 12, 2012 - Great vid Man! I'm gonna try make one in a few weeks!
mikepepler Says:
Apr 13, 2012 - Cool, tell me how it goes!
swedishhunter21 Says:
Apr 13, 2012 - Yes!
SuperOlds88 Says:
Apr 13, 2012 - Doesn't look anything like the stool I made this morning
mikepepler Says:
Apr 14, 2012 - lol! But did you use a chainsaw on your log?
NorwegianChainsaw Says:
Apr 16, 2012 - This kind of vid on my channel. Drop by :P
mikepepler Says:
Apr 16, 2012 - Will do...
cmf71 Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - im goin to try this
mikepepler Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - Have fun! And be prepared to make 2 or 3, it's hard to get the first one right!
jeremybear14 Says:
Apr 22, 2012 - hehehe wood pile here i come that looks great our family uses wood heat all winter long so we have a good stock pile of wood to use on projects like this thank you for posting this educational video
mikepepler Says:
Apr 22, 2012 - Have fun! I've sold a few for £10 ($16) each, so it's a good way to get some value our of a few bits of spare firewood...
bloodyspitfire Says:
Apr 23, 2012 - That was pretty interesting, You have great woodworking talents hehe. subbed.
shall2001 Says:
May 14, 2012 - What Husky you using Mike.
mikepepler Says:
May 15, 2012 - I'm using my 570 in this one. I've got a 346xp as well, which is better suited to making a stool as it's lighter.
mikepepler Says:
Feb 6, 2012 - Thanks! :-)