Things You'll Need

Instructions

Legs

1

Use a chainsaw to cut a log to measure 3 feet long. This log will be used to create the legs of the bench.
2

Place the log on one of its ends on a level area. Use a level to check if the top of the log is level. Adjust the height of the log until it is perfectly level.
3

Use the chainsaw to carefully cut the log in half lengthwise. Each half will serve as a leg for the bench.

Seat

1

Cut a second log to measure 6 feet long. This will be the seat of the bench.
2

Cut the seat log carefully in half along the length. Pick the smoother half for the seat, and set the other half aside.
3

Draw a straight line across the smooth side of the seat half four inches from one of its ends. Repeat six inches from the other end.
4

Cut the ends of the log to measure 4 inches thick and 8 inches wide, using the line drawn in Step 3 as your guide. These are the joints of the seat that will attach the seat to the legs.

Finishing

1

Place one of the legs in front of you with the smooth side facing up. Draw a straight line across the center of the flat surface of the log. Use the chainsaw to cut a chunk out of the log along that line measuring 4 inches deep, 4 inches wide and 8 inches long along the line. Repeat this process on the second leg.
2

Remove the bark from the legs and seat of the bench using a draw knife. Sand all rough edges on the pieces down with 120-grit sandpaper. Apply wood stain to the tree pieces using a paintbrush. Allow the stain to dry thoroughly.
3

Select a level location to install your bench. Place the two legs across from each other, with their flat sides facing each other. Adjust them so that they are about six feet apart. Place the seat board in between them with the flat side up. Slide one end of the seat into the groove cut in one of the legs. If it does not properly fit, use sandpaper to smooth out the joint. Repeat on the other side.