Using firewood and firewood, the whites built stools for the children upstairs. These adorable stools are sturdy and easy to make, but will be treasured and used for years to come.
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Cut rounds of firewood about 2" thick from a 10"-14" diameter tree, using a chain saw.
Trees harvested in the winter, when sap is not running up the tree, typically hold the bark better and leak less sap.
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Trace the piece of firewood onto a 1/4" thick scrap piece of plywood.
The secret to the strength of these stools is a hidden piece of plywood under the top of the wood stump. As the piece of firewood dries, it will split, creating weakness at the top of the stool. The plywood will prevent the piece of firewood from breaking completely.
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Use a hacksaw to cut out the traced shape, cutting about 1/2" inside the traced line so the piece of plywood is not visible from the sides when attached.
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Apply the glue liberally to the bottom of the piece of firewood.
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Use a staple gun, nail gun, or screws to attach the piece of plywood to the bottom of the stump. Keep the fasteners around the piece of plywood, avoiding the center area where the legs will attach.
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Use a compound miter saw, set at 20 degrees square, to cut the legs. You will need three legs per stool, each leg will cut 12" long, long point to short point, measurement, ends parallel 20 degrees from square.
Three legs over four are recommended. The stool will not rock, even if the piece of firewood is not cut perfectly square or warps over time.
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Drill two pocket holes in one end of each of the legs, using the pocket hole template for 1-1/2" thick stock. The pocket holes should be drilled at the long end of the butt cutouts. angle..
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Insert the screws into the holes in the pocket and place the legs on the bottom of the stool, equally spaced apart.
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Attach legs with 2-1/2” pocket hole screws and wood glue.
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Test the stools to make sure they support adequate weight and are stable and strong.
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Flip the stool over and paint the legs.
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La mejor parte de un proyecto hecho a mano son las personalizaciones únicas. Usa unos marcadores de pintura para personalizar la parte superior del taburete..
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La parte superior del taburete debe estar recubierta con un polietileno transparente. Se recomiendan varias capas para sellar completamente la corteza y el grano final..
