Kids Stool and Oak Log Mirror Frame

These are some fun things to make out of logs and branches.  The mirror frame can be a little tricky though.  There are so many ways to mount a mirror or picture in a log frame.  They are very beautiful on the wall and make a very nice accent piece that will spark compliments and conversation!  The stools are not as easy to make as they look.  You have to get the seat level and the legs sturdy.  Adding a back rest takes room off the stool seat and you have to position the slab and the legs and back rest so it looks right and is level and sturdy. 

10 More Hours Working On The Elm Table And A Few Stools

It is amazing how time goes by so fast when your working on trying to finish a few pieces of furniture.  I thought I would be almost done today, but I still probably have another 10 plus hours on this table and chairs.  I originally made stools for the table, but they don't look right with such a nice table, so I'm gonna make chairs that match up!

Nook Table Getting Finished

This table took some trial and error to get sturdy using two elm slabs.  I have some plaining to do and I need to level out the legs a bit more.  I will pull the two halves tigher, finish sanding to match up the ends and make ready for staining...

Walnut and Elm Table

I am working on a elm table top with walnut legs.  I will make chairs/stools for the table next.  This table is constructed of two slabs that had one end cut straight, so they butt up.  Using toung and grove to lock the two halves in place and I will add some spindles close to the bottom of the table top, conecting all 4 legs. This project took a lot of plaining to get the two elm slabs the same thickness, level with eachother, and to butt up tight!  I have to finish the toung and grove slots on the other half, sand the legs, make and put in the leg spindles, cut the legs so the table is level, bolt the legs and toungs to the table top, flip it over and plain and sand the top, and stain and clear coat it.  fewwww.

Two Tone Wallnut Indoor/Outdoor Log Bench

This walnut bench has a slight s curve and beautiful colors on the top!  I stained it black walnut and clear on the ends and top to bring out the natural wood tones.  Benches can be used for extra seating indoors or outdoors, extra seating at the coffee table to play games with those sitting on the sofa.  They make nice shelves to put pictures, candles, or what ever on, and they are sturdy and easy to refinish.

Rustic Ladder Shelves and end tables/night stands

Using old ladders to make unique rustic shelves and tables is so much fun!  They look so old and ordinary until you get some pictures, candles, books, etc... on them, Then they POP OUT!  They really add to your decor and make a nice conversation piece.  I even added a flip up and down table top on the smaller step ladder.  It has 3" sections that make it into a nice end table or night stand.

Holiday Candle Holders

These little candle holders are fun to make!  You can do just about any thing to decorate them and use them all year round.