How to Build a Log Coffee Table Part 2 of 2

How to build a funky log slab coffee table using a chainsaw. For more information and other projects, visit http://logstairandrail.com

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Howto & Style

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• Log Bench
• Log Homes
• Rustic Log Furniture
• Log Stairs
• Log Home Building
• Log Coffee table
• coffee table
• how to
• diy
• do it yourself
• log notches

[bclogstairandrail]

Thanks for the great comment, I'm glad you found the video useful : )

[bclogstairandrail]

When I finished this table I had a friend spray it with a 2 part Polyurethane finish. I'm sure a normal urethane would work just as well and be less expensive. I hope this helps.

[bclogstairandrail]

They are usually glued and screwed and if the wood is fairly dry to start with there is not to much shrinkage. If there green and do shrink, after the dry you could always take them out and us something like "Tough as nails" to fill the gap and holed them in place. Hope this helps and thanks for the comments : )

[bclogstairandrail]

I'll see what I can do next time : )

[bclogstairandrail]

The drill is a 1/2" Makita drill and the bit is a 3" Milwaukee bit. I believe they go up to about 5" or 6" inches in diameter and are mainly used by plumbers for putting piping in. The center comes out, so you can put a long drill bit in to drill in. This will allow you to drill at a greater angle and maintain control of the bit. It might also be worth mentioning to hang on tight, if it grabs and your not ready, it can rip the drill out of your hands and cause major injury.

[bclogstairandrail]

I've thought about running a school and would be willing to run one if there was enough interest ! If you want get my next project/video just subscribe and you will be alerted to it when I post it.

[dogovasquez]

you do nice work I learn from your tecnics they are unic. tkns

[thefan12345]

Great part two! can you let me know how would you finish the table... linseed oil? Hardner?

Thank you

[garciacontracting]

beautiful work

Muy lindo su trabajo

[harmolodicsoul]

This was great talent! I don't know whee you are from, but I would attend the classes if you tought. I do have one slab perfect for a coffee table and I was unsure about how to attach legs, but now I know. However, the slab looks old and dull looking, as if it was stained before. Is there something I can do to it to bring it to look shiny and fresh again? Thanks

[coxbrothersfan2]

Great job mate! If it shrinks, how do you keep the legs from falling off, would they not too shrink? Thanks for any info! Keep at it, your one with the chainsaw Mi Amigo! :)

[NixonAre]

you shood end it with cherrio old chaps! :P