Solid wood furniture. A table made of logs for giving in a gazebo or an open veranda

Benches, tables, couches and other furniture made of logs look much more appropriate near a summer house or a suburban house than the same plastic counterparts. This is an environmentally friendly material that emphasizes the originality of the design and the good taste of the owners. In addition, you can even create them yourself, finding a kind of outlet in such a useful hobby.

A log is an environmentally friendly material, so it makes excellent furniture for a summer residence.

Various wooden furniture

To create such furniture, it is not necessary to immediately buy material. Sometimes it is enough to look around and choose drying trees on the site, which can no longer be rejuvenated by sawing branches and top dressing. When we cut them down, we get a mass of wood, which can be used to create, for example, a bench from logs.

For this, a base is selected, which will be processed. Having outlined the cut points with an electric saw, we cut the log in half and build a back and a seat from both parts. For their fastening, strong branches peeled from the bark are used, in which holes are drilled with a drill and a steel rod is inserted.

So that the metal does not move freely in the resulting space and the bench does not loosen, the most ordinary PVA glue is used to work with wood. It must be poured into the recess and a rod inserted there, allowing the structure to dry out. In order for the bench to last longer, before assembly, all parts must be carefully sanded, removed from all damage, splits and cavities filled with special grout.

If the owner does not have steel bars at his disposal, and it is difficult to purchase them, you can also use ordinary nails by removing their hats. A prerequisite for the creation of furniture: the treatment of all parts with impregnation, which subsequently excludes rotting, mold formation, colonization of bug colonies. After assembly, when the furniture is already firmly installed, the surfaces are covered with layers of varnish, which will give a well-groomed look and protect from bad weather.

The back, which the bench is equipped with, can also be decorated using not boards for connecting, but 2-3 forged intricately bent rods, which are not so difficult or expensive to buy. No less impressive will look additions from the vine, which is very easy to work with. It is durable, it can be used to create a high back or armrests if the log is not big enough.

If the owner has coniferous logs at his disposal, he needs to take care to get rid of the resin, which, especially on hot days, will actively stand out, staining clothes.

To neutralize resins, several compositions are used to choose from:

• acetone and water in a ratio of 4 to 1;
• acetone solution and caustic soda in a ratio of 20 to 4;
• potash and soda ash in a ratio of 5 to 6.

The mixture is carefully rubbed into the bark-free wood several times and washed off. After that, the material is dried naturally or with a building hair dryer.

Unique log tables

For a set of log benches, tables are also created, which can be simple or more complex depending on the amount of material, free time and the skill of the owner. The most straightforward option for decorating a garden is a wide leg cut from a block of wood cut to the desired height. Since the lower part of the table will be in very close contact with the ground, improvised coasters are created from wood, pieces of plastic.

Such furniture can be created in a few hours, if you first take care of sanding and impregnation. It is important that all cuts are made evenly, without distortions - so the table will stand very firmly. For many, the problem is not the construction of the table itself, but how to choose the countertop.

After all, it needs a saw cut of a sufficiently large diameter. And here you can dream up using a large piece of durable glass, the back of an old wooden bed cut to size, a wooden wheel covered with glass.

If there are enough logs, but they are small, a do-it-yourself log table is built according to the principle of a log cabin. For the countertop, several pieces are sawn in half, which are fixed with transverse planks. Benches for them are also being built, resembling original armchairs rather than ordinary garden furniture.

You can decorate the space by complementing the ensemble with logs installed next to it.

Before you can make a beautiful table for a summer residence from logs, you will first need to complete a drawing, which will indicate the dimensions and details of the table.

Long logs are arranged horizontally, and short ones (30-40 cm long) - vertically. In the middle, holes can be hollowed out according to the size of flowerpots, round or elongated. It is important to plant flowers in a flowerpot, as simply poured clay and systematic watering of plants will lead to rotting of the wood. In order not to work too long with a hand tool, it is appropriate to use an electric saw in the initial stages, and then only a chisel or other tools.

An oblong table with log legs is even easier to create. But before that, you need to make a drawing indicating the dimensions of the parts. As crossbars that give stability to the table, you can nail not just wooden planks, but peeled processed curly tree branches. With such lacquered furniture, the garden will become very cozy and even unique. A similar table and benches are installed not only under the trees, but also in gazebos and on open terraces.

Outdoors on sunny days

With imagination and desire, you can create beautiful things on your own that make family vacations even more enjoyable. In addition to a bench and a table, you can build a durable swing and even a hammock. As blanks for the swing, you need to choose 6 pieces of strong logs, the height of which exceeds 2.5 meters. The radius of the logs should be at least 5-6 centimeters. The structure must withstand the weight of adults who will definitely try to swing.

For supports, three pieces of logs are used on both sides, arranged in a triangle, the upper part of which is fixed with self-tapping screws. The length of the vertical log and the crossbars is determined by the width of the bench, which, depending on the idea. can accommodate 1-3 people.

In order not to disturb the single composition, but also not to make the structure too heavy, several carefully polished cuts are used for the back and seat, connected in the same way as a regular bench. In conclusion, it remains only to decide on what the bench will be hung: on a metal chain or on a strong thick rope.

Garden furniture can be supplemented with an original hammock, which will require:

• 2 small logs 1.2 m long and 3-5 cm in radius;
• a piece of durable fabric 1.5 m by 2.5 m;
• strong rope or colored linen cord;
• round steel rivets.

First of all, wood is processed, which is carefully sanded. Multiple through holes are drilled in it at a distance of 2.5 cm. Then it must be treated with an antiseptic, varnished and left to dry completely. Next, work begins with the material, which, with the correct measurements, does not have to be sheathed with a sewing machine. It is enough to wrap the edges three times and often stuff steel rivets, which is original and fast enough. A rope is pulled through the transverse holes and a drilled dried crossbar, from the free ends of which very strong loops are created on both sides of the hammock. You can diversify the design by creating a kind of fringe from the remains of a rope tied in a knot in free holes with rivets on the sides.

A beautiful and very practical hammock can be hung from the beams of the gazebo, between trees or from log pegs buried in the ground for stability. In this case, part of the logs, buried in the ground to the maximum depth, is protected from possible decay by resin or several layers of roofing material. A small stand for a flowerpot with flowers, also created from a log saw cut, will help to complement the decoration.

Today, furniture manufacturers use a fairly wide range of various materials, which significantly expands the choice of furniture designs. Glass, plastic, metal furniture for residential premises wins the love of the consumer. But there is still a high demand for naturalness, environmental friendliness and naturalness, that is, for wooden interior items. This is what log furniture is, which is very popular lately.

Today, like centuries ago, people are trying to choose the most reliable, safe and beautiful furniture for living quarters. Many new synthetic materials, decorative techniques and specific mechanisms have been invented that are used in furniture production. But natural wood is also highly valued. Most often, such species as oak, beech, walnut, birch, pine, alder, acacia, cherry, mahogany are used to create furniture.

Log furniture is considered an elite acquisition, because it has a large number of positive qualities:

• high aesthetics - wooden surfaces have a luxurious look, unique texture and pattern. With their help, designers create truly "royal" interiors in ordinary city apartments and country houses. Wood goes well with many other materials: glass, metal, stone. We also note that the color schemes of natural wood are very diverse, which allows you to choose an option for any style of interior;
• ecological cleanliness, naturalness, pleasant aroma. Logs do not contain unsafe substances in their composition, so wooden interior items are not capable of provoking the development of allergic reactions, poisoning and other health problems in humans or pets. Species such as pine, spruce, fir have a positive effect on people with diseases of the respiratory system;
• durability - natural wood demonstrates high strength, resistance to many negative environmental factors, therefore it serves for a long time without changing performance;
• easy care - solid wood is undemanding in care, so it retains its original beauty for a long time. And if during the operation a scratch or chip appeared on the surface of the cabinet, it can be restored without much hassle;
• versatility - wooden log furniture is relevant in almost any premise. The living room will look simply chic, the bedroom will be filled with comfort, and the nursery will be as safe and practical as possible with such decor.

There are also disadvantages to timber furniture, which is important to be aware of when choosing such interior items for a bedroom, living room or children's room. We describe them in detail below:

• the ability to crack under the influence of high humidity in the room. Even with a good surface treatment of wood, it will remain sensitive to moisture. If there is no optimal humidity in the room, then the furniture may shrink or swell;
• excessively high cost of wooden products. Often this fact scares off the buyer, forcing him to choose a more affordable analogue. In fairness, we add that the technology for the production of interior items from timber is complex, which is why they are expensive for buyers;
• high weight - log furniture is not suitable for old houses with frame floors;
• specific qualities - different types of wood cause different tactile sensations, associative thoughts in a person. For example, the natural smell of pine can scare one person away and attract another person.

Product types

Log furniture is very relevant for many purpose-built premises. In its manufacture, different types of wood are used, therefore, operational parameters may appear different.

Conventionally, experts divide all wood species used in the production of log interior items into two types:

• solid wood: maple, oak, ash, walnut. Such breeds are relevant for the manufacture of furniture that experiences the highest load during operation. For example, bed frame, dining table top;
• from soft wood: poplar, willow, pine, spruce, chestnut. These types of wood are used for the manufacture of decorative elements in the design of log furniture. For example, facades, carved decorations.

We also note that furniture made from solid logs will be more reliable, durable, expensive than options from glued beams.

The appearance of log furniture may also be different, which is a consequence of the use of different compositions to give the object a high resistance to impact:

• painted - for the decoration of wooden furniture, various kinds of coloring compositions are used, which can completely cover the natural pattern of the tree or slightly shade it. This determines the external aesthetics of the subject in the end;
• varnished (matte, glossy). Gloss effect lacquer allows you to add clarity and brightness to the wood pattern. Such surfaces are perfect for classic interiors. And matte wax gives the surface a special charm that is relevant for country, Provence and other areas of residential decor.

Where is it most commonly used

The use of logs made of rounded logs is relevant in many stylistic directions in the decor of residential premises, as it can be successfully combined with other materials, with many color shades in the decoration of walls, ceilings, and floors. But most often, such decor items can be found in rooms with decor in the following styles.

No less relevant is log furniture for a garden house, gazebos in a summer cottage or a park. But leaving it for a long time in the open air is not worth it, as precipitation will affect the quality of the surface in a negative way.

You can complement the beauty of timber furniture with decorative elements made of natural rattan, glass or metal, leather.

Nuances of choice

Log furniture has a number of advantages. However, this rule applies only to those pieces of furniture that are made strictly according to technology using high-quality fittings and fasteners. Savings on components or protective coatings for logs can adversely affect the durability of structures, reduce their resistance to the negative influence of external factors. Therefore, you need to choose such interior items carefully, without haste, weighing all the pros and cons.

We describe the main factors that cannot be ignored when choosing wooden furniture:

• cost - the process of creating furniture from logs is quite complex, painstaking and does not tolerate haste. Only if this condition is met, it can be argued that a log bed will serve for several decades in a row. That is why interior items of this kind cannot be cheap. A low price should alert the buyer, make him carefully examine the design for defects, familiarize himself with the accompanying documentation for the product (quality certificate, passport, assembly instructions, maintenance instructions);
• dimensions - log interior items often have impressive dimensions, so they should not be selected for narrow spaces with poor lighting. In small rooms, they will look overly cumbersome and burden the space. And for large spaces, such furniture is just a godsend;
• aesthetics of the surface - on the logs used in the manufacturing process of the furniture structure, there should be no knots, chips of the layer in the mass of the tree, and annual rings should be located as close as possible. These factors will indicate the high quality of the material used. If the bed still has such shortcomings, the price for it should be significantly reduced.

Taking into account these factors, it is possible to choose successful models of tables, chairs, beds or cabinets made of logs and profiled logs for a home or a summer residence.

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How to make furniture from logs with your own hands? Of these, you can make excellent furniture for giving: tables, benches, chairs, crafts for children.

Before you can make a beautiful table for a summer residence from logs, you will first need to complete a drawing, which will indicate the dimensions and details of the table.

If the cottage already has a gazebo made of logs, this means that you have material for making a table and other furniture. You can use the logs that remained after the construction of the gazebo.

Making a table from logs

From logs you can make a beautiful table for giving. First you need to make a drawing, which will show all the details of the table and their dimensions. If they need to be aligned on one of the sides, then the drawing is performed in three dimensions. If they do not have to be turned, then it is enough to make a regular drawing.

It is necessary that all the details fit together. To maintain manufacturing accuracy, the following drawings can be made: top view, side view and front view (indicating all dimensions). You also need to make a drawing, which will show the already assembled product in finished form. After completing the drawing, you need to prepare the material.

Materials and tools:

• logs;
• hacksaw;
• a hammer;
• plane;
• saw;
• file;
• sandpaper;
• drill;
• nails and screws;
• boards 20 mm thick;
• epoxy glue;
• stain;
• paint brush;
• reinforcing bars with a diameter of 15 mm.

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Step by step installation

It is necessary to calculate whether there are enough materials to make the table. You can make a structure from ordinary unhewn logs. If you choose a product from ordinary logs as a design solution, then wood processing will not be needed.

If the product should look more aesthetically pleasing, then they will need to be processed with a planer and remove all irregularities from the surface with a saw.

It is not necessary to make longitudinal holes, it takes too much time, you need the appropriate tools. It is necessary to make a flat surface with a planer in places where they will be connected to each other. The width of such a surface should be more than 4 cm.

It is necessary to saw off at an angle of 45 degrees the ends of the lower and upper logs. Thus, you need to gradually reduce their length to the central one, which will become the shortest. Then you need to process the sharp corners on the cuts with a file.

Next, you need to drill holes for the reinforcing bars. In the lowest log, the hole does not need to be drilled through, it is enough to make half of its thickness. All holes should be 30 cm apart. In this case, the parts that will be above the lowest must be drilled through. It is necessary that all holes coincide with each other when laying. You will get one even hole located at a right angle.

The drill must be selected depending on the diameter of the reinforcement. Then, with a planer, all irregularities are removed. After that, sand the surface with sandpaper. So prepare all the details for work.

Then the parts are assembled into one reliable structure using reinforcement and glue. First, the reinforcing bars must be installed in logs that are one on top of the other, according to the diagram. In this case, the reinforcement will stick out of them. That's the way it should be.

Then you need to make a notch on the reinforcing bars close to the hole. After that, the reinforcing bars are removed and 5 mm retreat from the mark. This distance is noted. At this mark, you need to cut off the excess part of the rods. Then the wooden frame is dismantled and the structure is glued. Apply glue to the bottom of the holes in the lower logs so that the reinforcement sticks well to the wood.

Then you need to insert the reinforcing bars into the holes and put the rest of the parts on them. After that, it is required to fill the holes in the upper logs with glue, into which the reinforcing bars are already inserted.

One of the most important places in a personal plot (of course, after the beds) is a recreation area. Special attention is paid to its arrangement, since rest in the bosom of nature is an indispensable attribute of country life.

Evening "gatherings" with friends in the open air at a table in the garden, morning tea in the gazebo, or lunch on a hot afternoon under the shade of a pergola: memories of such minutes make you look forward to the next summer season, forgetting about other, less pleasant sides of the summer cottage. life - digging beds or weeding weeds.

Fantasies on the topic: how to make a table of logs with the least amount of time, effort and money

The comfort of vacationers largely depends on the furniture in the recreation area - it must be stable, comfortable and solid in order to withstand both atmospheric phenomena (wind, hail, rain and even snow) and various human factors.

The acquisition of high-quality furniture with such properties is not a cheap pleasure. In addition, factory-made garden furniture deprives the recreation area of ​​individuality and does not always organically fit into the surrounding landscape, and designer furniture is not available to everyone.

The most optimal solution in such cases is to make garden furniture from logs with your own hands: there are a lot of options for making tables, chairs or benches, and making them is quite easy. In addition, the decision on how to make a table out of logs is dictated by the location of the recreation area, the number of family members and the degree of hospitality of the owners. The exclusivity of such a table is guaranteed: no matter what principle it is made of, no one will have exactly the same, because each product is individual.

The easiest way to make a table out of logs is to use a suitable stump from a sawn tree (if it is in the intended seating area). In this case, the stump is not even uprooted - boards are stuffed into the cut, or a round shield is attached from the coil of cable products (its end part is ideal for a round table). This shield can also be used for another option: any log of a suitable height (usually 70 - 90 cm) is equipped with crosses (as shown in Fig. 1), a shield is nailed to the upper end, its surface is painted, or upholstered with oilcloth using a construction stapler.

However, such furniture does not fit into every corner of the rest: the natural style is perfect for a garden or forest edge - there it will be organic and appropriate.

Features of self-manufacturing garden furniture

For a house adjoining area or a gazebo, a rustic style is more suitable, and it needs to be given closer attention - making furniture in a rustic style takes more time and effort, and also requires the use of more tools.

When making garden furniture from logs with your own hands, it is very important not to forget about two things:

• Impregnation of wood with special compounds that protect it from atmospheric influences - otherwise the tree will quickly rot or lose its aesthetic value;
• Grinding all surfaces and squeezing corners - otherwise the rest will be overshadowed by various injuries such as splinters, abrasions, bruises.

To make a table from logs, you will need the following tools and supplies:

• An electric chain saw (it is desirable that the chain be hooked), an electric drill with a 10-15mm drill, rebars of the same diameter, a hacksaw, a file;
• Planer, sandpaper (4, 2 and zero for finishing), universal glue (epoxy is best);
• Ax, chisel, hammer, screwdriver, screws and nails of suitable sizes;
• Special impregnation for wood (for outdoor use) and varnish, brush or roller;
• Stain, wood paint for outdoor work - if tinting or coloring of the product is expected.

Before starting work, it is imperative to complete a drawing, indicating all the details of the structure, their dimensions and location.

Several options on how to make a table from rounded logs

If there are already wooden structures on the site (a house, a bathhouse or a gazebo), there will probably be trimmings of rounded logs with a diameter of 0.2 m - this is the most common size of logs for log cabins.

Table No. 1. A universal base for a regular-shaped tabletop.

For the base you will need logs with a length of:

• 1 meter - 3 pcs. (Fig. 2, tabletop logs and log 8);
• 0.9 meters - 3 pcs. (Fig. 2, logs 1, 2, 7);
• 0.8 meters - 2 pcs. (Fig. 2, logs 3, 4);
• 0.7 meters - 2 pcs. (Fig. 2, logs 5, 6).

And also a bar 5x5 or 6x6 cm - 3 meters (Fig. 2, coupler).

Making the base of the table.

To make a table from rounded logs, you need to master some methods of joining logs. In this case, the “cup” connection. Figure 3 shows the principle of this design.

1st step Manufacturing of elements. If there are already “cup” recesses on the cut logs, then it is necessary that they be exactly in the middle of the segments - this ensures the stability of the structure. If not, you will have to cut them out yourself: first make gashes, then finally shape the bosom of the bowl with an ax, achieving a semicircular shape (see photo 1).

The dimensions of the bowl should correspond to the dimensions of the log: the length is equal to the diameter, the depth is half of it.

Logs 1 to 7 are stacked as shown in figure 3, in the order shown in fig. 1 (upper diagram). Moreover, under the ends of the log 2 are placed small pieces of log halves - legs, which give stability to the entire structure.

On the logs, places for dowels are additionally marked (additional fastening from reinforcing bars, Fig. 1 - marked with dashes). It is convenient to mark the holes as follows: on the lower log, in the place of the intended hole, drip a little nail polish with a brush - the varnish will stain the lower part of the log of the next row when applied. Holes must be made strictly in the vertical direction, the depth of the hole is 8-10 cm. Marks are also made on the legs.

It is better to assemble the table structure immediately on site, since the structure is heavy enough to carry:

First, log 1 is laid, a little glue is poured into the holes, and pieces of reinforcing bar are inserted (the length of each of them is from 16 to 20 cm, depending on the depth of the holes). Log 2 is placed on top of the bowl. The procedure with bars is repeated. Next, log 3 is tried on, which is strung on the dowels of the 1st log: if the rods prevent the logs from being tightly connected, they are shortened with a hacksaw, if not, the rods are smeared with glue and the log takes its place. In a similar way, the structure of the entire skeleton is formed.

Manufacture and installation of countertops.

Meter logs are sawn lengthwise, the reverse side of the cut of 5 of the 6 resulting “half-logs” is cut to a thickness of about 5 cm.

If possible, it is better to entrust the sawing to specialists - it is necessary that the log be divided into two absolutely equal halves (see photo).

Before laying the details of the countertop, it is necessary to make a screed from a bar. The location is shown in Fig. 2 (lower diagram, dotted line), the inset diagram is shown in Fig. 4. The end parts of the logs are sawn, as shown by hatching in Fig. 1.

Parts of the tabletop are laid on the cross of the frame, as shown in Fig. 2, fastened and sawn in a circle.

If you need a square table - parts of the table top are mounted on a cross, as shown in Fig. 5.

Table - a bench made of logs

Illustration 1

Knowing the ways of connecting logs, from the illustrations you can understand how to make a table bench from logs - in the second case, bowls are made only in the 1st and 2nd logs, all the rest are fastened with reinforcement (tongue and groove).

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If you want to make an unusual place to relax in your country house, backyard or anywhere else, then garden furniture made of logs will help you with this. This option is quite rare, meanwhile it looks great and is very convenient to use. In this article we will look at how to make the simplest products, even if you have never done such work, everything is quite simple, you just need diligence and a tool for.

Advantages of log furniture

The option we are considering has a number of advantages, which should be mentioned:

Important! Despite the fact that the products are made deliberately rough, protective compounds should not be neglected, as they prolong the life of the furniture by at least twice.

Overview of the simplest product options

As noted above, making log furniture with your own hands is very simple, since minimal processing is required. The most important working tool is a chainsaw, if you don’t have one, then it’s better to invite a specialist, the work will be inexpensive, and you won’t incur high costs.

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There are many options here, but we will consider the simplest ones, which almost anyone can do, if you master them, you can make more complex designs.

Let's start with the simplest solution:

• A log of sufficiently large thickness is taken, in which a neat flat cut is made on both sides. One will serve as a support, the second - a seat, for all the simplicity of the product, they look very interesting and fit perfectly into the ensemble with a table or are used independently.