Drying or seasoning wood is crucial in preparing it for log furniture construction. Properly seasoned wood helps prevent warping, cracking, and shrinking as the wood dries. Here's a general guide on how to season wood for log furniture. Harvesting: Select logs suitable for your project. Choose straight and healthy logs and avoid those with signs of decay or insect damage. Harvest logs in late fall or winter when the sap content is lower. Debarking: Remove the bark from the logs. Bark can trap moisture and slow down the drying process. You can remove the bark with your Lumberjack Tools D ..read more

Wood is a hygroscopic material, meaning that wood will absorb and lose moisture to get into equilibrium with the surrounding air. It's crucial to use adequately dried logs to prevent warping, cracking, and shrinking as the wood dries further. Wood with a higher moisture content can lead to problems as it dries and adjusts to its surroundings. The ideal moisture content for building rustic log furniture ranges between 6% and 9%. However, there are exceptions to the rule depending upon the type of wood used, local climate conditions, and where the furniture will be placed. A moisture meter, such ..read more

One of our most popular questions is, "What is the difference between the tenon cutter series?" The answer is not just the colors, although they do help in identifying the types of cutter. Let's look at the top differences between the series that help identify which cutter is the best fit for you and your needs. 1. Shoulder Profile The shoulder profile is what is created by the tenon cutter right below the cut tenon. There are two options: the 60° Tapered Shoulder Profile and the Radius Shoulder Profile. The first thing you need to decide is which shoulder profile you prefer. The 60° Tapered ..read more

Secure the log on both sides with a clamp or our Log Lock. Remember that if the end will be made into a tenon, you don’t need to peel the last few inches Take your Draw Knife and alongside the log standing over it enough to get a straight line with the stoke and not be standing in an awkward position. You should be comfortable. Start at the far end of the log, with the blade positioned at about a 30 degree angle. A lesser angle will just slip and not remove the bark, but too much will result in too much wood being removed. ‘Draw’ the knife toward you and the nearest point of t ..read more