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Slim's DIY Log Bench (and Couch too!) Recycle Project 

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I needed two things at the cabin: A weather resistant bench for the deck, as well as a comfortable couch for indoors. Why not have both? I show you how I made it from scrap wood using no nails or screws, and how I got to use something from my old Aliner camper as well!
Suggested Tools:
Mitre Saw (or hand saw)
Machete (Axe or Draw knife also works for removing bark)
Hammer and Chisel
Reciprocating Saw for knots (or hand saw)
Tenon Cutter (1" or 1/2" preferred)
Power Drill for 1/2" shank
Forstener Bit (same size as tenon, one size down for soft wood)
Flush Cut Saw for pegs
Mallot
Sandpaper and/or Sander (80 grit and 120 grit)
Wood Glue
Polyurethane
Paint Brush
DISCLAIMER: Proper and safe use of tools is essential. Do not attempt if you are not efficient in their use.
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Комментарии : 392   
@YudronWangmo
@YudronWangmo 10 месяцев назад
You not only kept those cushions from your A-liner, but you moved them across Canada when you relocated. That’s dedication!
@SlimPotatohead
@SlimPotatohead 10 месяцев назад
They made great padding for the movers!
@davidmcclelland9263
@davidmcclelland9263 10 месяцев назад
Hi slim that log bench excellent thank you.
@YudronWangmo
@YudronWangmo 10 месяцев назад
@@SlimPotatohead No one is ever going to accuse you of wasting stuff.
@nickboucher1884
@nickboucher1884 10 месяцев назад
Hey Slim thanks for sharing really enjoy your videos!!!
@doramather4729
@doramather4729 10 месяцев назад
Wow, awesome, I love this bench, rustic and practical perfect addition to your cabin. Great job😊
@redsorgum
@redsorgum 10 месяцев назад
It’s 3:56 am and I’m watching Slim………..cool✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
@qwer12345table
@qwer12345table 10 месяцев назад
4:30 a. m.... having early bfast 🤣🤣
@MTreatVO
@MTreatVO 10 месяцев назад
I have been subscribed to you since your A-Frame days and I have to say Slim, at this point I feel like your a friend. My life is hectic and stressfull, but tuning into your videos give me a significant amount of peace. Thank you for sticking with it even when it was really tough. There are those of us who almost NEED your videos and your calm cool personality. Again, thank you.
@sylviajones4907
@sylviajones4907 10 месяцев назад
"If it doesn't kill the maggots, at least it will make them a brighter white." 🤣 Good job, Slim.
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 10 месяцев назад
HEY! Gooooood morning Slim ! Thumbs UP! 👍
@SlimPotatohead
@SlimPotatohead 10 месяцев назад
Good Morning Richard!
@Dr-Zoid-Berserk
@Dr-Zoid-Berserk 10 месяцев назад
Nice nostalgic twist reveal. I was wondering why he picked those dimensions. Then it all fit into place at the end.
@luk_deg
@luk_deg 10 месяцев назад
My wife asked me where in NB you where, told her I didn't know... Few seconds after, we hear the blue jays in your video, few seconds after, one blue jay responded outside our cottage! Wife said "maybe he's the neighbor we've never seen 🤣
@Bum_Hip
@Bum_Hip 10 месяцев назад
Slim, that bench is gorgeous! You should be super proud! I have a feeling you are going to have some viewers ask you to make one for them as well. Could be a good side business maybe.
@DGardhouse
@DGardhouse 10 месяцев назад
I’m also imagining the beautiful smell of cut wood. Along with the fresh air of your location.
@Tom-In-Ga
@Tom-In-Ga 10 месяцев назад
Vasectomy? I'd be more worried about castration. 🤣 Great job, Slim!
@TheSkite575
@TheSkite575 10 месяцев назад
Hey Slim Good morning from Minnesota
@SlimPotatohead
@SlimPotatohead 10 месяцев назад
Good Morning Minnesota!
@garczar5712
@garczar5712 10 месяцев назад
Good morning Slim from Texas. Super job on the bench!!
@ndautomotive
@ndautomotive 10 месяцев назад
Can't wait for winter videos by the wood stove in the cabin.
@derekwalters4980
@derekwalters4980 10 месяцев назад
The bench looks so dang good!! When you have the time, learning all the quirks, you might want to make another one, so you don't have to move it in and out. It really did look much better in the house with the cushions. The only thing left, imo, is making a table/footstool for puttin' the dogs up after a long day of hiking the land!!
@jasonwilliamson8346
@jasonwilliamson8346 10 месяцев назад
Great morning slim
@SlimPotatohead
@SlimPotatohead 10 месяцев назад
Good Morning Jason!
@JEMCochran49
@JEMCochran49 10 месяцев назад
That bench ought to last a very long time.
@tim_gifford
@tim_gifford 10 месяцев назад
I’m surprised NB doesn’t make you hire a professional for your DIY bench project 😂. Great job with that bench making lemonade out of lemons! Your humor while narrating is hilarious!
@620john620
@620john620 10 месяцев назад
I just bought my first smart T.V. This allows me to watch Slim’s videos on the big screen instead of a small iPad. This was the first video to have the honor.
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 10 месяцев назад
It looks awesome Slim , very nice indeed. Thank you for taking us along , I really appreciate you and your videos. You are witty, entertaining, educational and are really good at creating quality videos! I really enjoy and appreciate you! 👍💯
@therusticcaveman
@therusticcaveman 10 месяцев назад
I baught onevof those kits years ago ant it is definitely not a toy. I used it on green maple with a 1/2 construction drill. It caught a knot and yanked me (300 lbs big guy) out of my seat. Even with hardwood the connection is loose and as the wood dried it got worse. I used a small wedge on the end of the tendon and that helped as i drove it in. Great tool but make sure it is well braced. Great video. Thanks
@jimbridge4166
@jimbridge4166 10 месяцев назад
He's a lumberjack and he's okay ⚒
@virginiatolles1664
@virginiatolles1664 10 месяцев назад
Beautiful! So well made. Not only that, but the Aliner lives!
@daviddarlingauthor
@daviddarlingauthor 10 месяцев назад
Love that view from your deck. I've been enjoying the cabin series. Keep it up!
@billh28025
@billh28025 10 месяцев назад
I remember the first day you saw the cabin and your hurt look after buying it sight unseen. You certainly came a long way since then. Love your cabin.
@carstars
@carstars 10 месяцев назад
I came long ago for the A-Liner disaster snowstorm videos and now enjoying the DIY furniture build.
@jackielowe2895
@jackielowe2895 10 месяцев назад
Love your humor. Keep up the good work.
@OrlandoKissimmeeHomes
@OrlandoKissimmeeHomes 10 месяцев назад
Mr. Slim that bench really looks fantastic and goes well with the cabin. And amazingly it was cut and assembled from tree parts to make real bench seat.
@Troutay
@Troutay 10 месяцев назад
you need to make a foot stool/coffee table now. Great job Slim!
@rosesevers5181
@rosesevers5181 10 месяцев назад
Great job 👍🏻… love your sense of humour too 😁
@donnasnorthernlights2089
@donnasnorthernlights2089 10 месяцев назад
Beautiful bench! You should recover it in red, black or brown.❤
@Phscydin
@Phscydin 10 месяцев назад
The tie in with the "A" frame was awsome!! Another great video by Slim!
@tinaprice6180
@tinaprice6180 10 месяцев назад
That's some fine wood working Slim! 😊
@iansvecs
@iansvecs 10 месяцев назад
That test piece would make great door handles! Love the bench,.
@d14551
@d14551 10 месяцев назад
It was good to see the old A-frame cushions being recycled. Nice work!
@originalsixx
@originalsixx 10 месяцев назад
Nice bench, Slim!
@JanelleVocate-Ames
@JanelleVocate-Ames 10 месяцев назад
YAY OH YAYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@JanelleVocate-Ames
@JanelleVocate-Ames 10 месяцев назад
Good Morning SLIM, glad you made mine in Colorado!
@SlimPotatohead
@SlimPotatohead 10 месяцев назад
Good Morning Janelle!
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 10 месяцев назад
🐿
@JanelleVocate-Ames
@JanelleVocate-Ames 10 месяцев назад
and morn'in to you!@@richardthomas1743
@JanelleVocate-Ames
@JanelleVocate-Ames 10 месяцев назад
bout time😄
@rogerkrysalka2529
@rogerkrysalka2529 10 месяцев назад
My grandfather once said in one of his sermons on baggage. "If you keep something for 7 years, you might find a use for it."
@Gary-fc5tk
@Gary-fc5tk 10 месяцев назад
Great job, it reminds me of my Boy Scout days, your very good at what you do, thanks for the video,
@johnhuff393
@johnhuff393 10 месяцев назад
Good morning from Godley Texas, your videos are always informative and inspirational. You possess amazing carpenter and problem solving skills. Another great project. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
@SlimPotatohead
@SlimPotatohead 10 месяцев назад
Good Morning Texas!
@davidcolinstillman5585
@davidcolinstillman5585 10 месяцев назад
HI SLIM 👋 EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T YOU MADE IT LOOK SIMPLE / EASY ! IT TURNED OUT REALLY NICE & ❤ THAT THE ALINER IS VERY MUCH ALIVE / WITH YOU IN MEMORY ! LOVE THE COLORS BLENDS IN & STANDS OUT NATURALLY ON ITS OWN ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES & PROJECTS ! THANK YOU 🙏
@MrCPPG
@MrCPPG 10 месяцев назад
I have lots of scrap log and dried saplings on my property. You have definitely given me some ideas.
@pattiwhite9575
@pattiwhite9575 10 месяцев назад
Bless you heart. That is a project for beers.
@snpnishanth9905
@snpnishanth9905 10 месяцев назад
You are a great man... Great Traveller. Best driver... Best carpenter... Best fisherman... Best camper... Best mechanic... Best soft offroder... Best cooker... Best wild West country lover... Best pollution control lover... Best economic man... Best flexible man... Bust animal trees plant flower lover... Best RU-vid channer... Your are great man...
@SlimPotatohead
@SlimPotatohead 10 месяцев назад
Not best fisherman. I don't fish! SP
@snpnishanth9905
@snpnishanth9905 10 месяцев назад
Mmm... But your are best all rounder...
@firstmate015
@firstmate015 10 месяцев назад
This meets 2 needs or wants. Awesome use of your free lumber and your imagination. Slick-Slim
@Bl4ckFjsH
@Bl4ckFjsH 10 месяцев назад
When I grow up I want to be like Slim potatohead 😊
@samdevallance1527
@samdevallance1527 10 месяцев назад
Me too.
@mommam.6101
@mommam.6101 10 месяцев назад
I had a good chuckle with the vasectomy comment. It caught me totally unaware. Great job on the bench!
@Judy-fi7ce
@Judy-fi7ce 10 месяцев назад
The bench/couch turned out well and is very attractive. Making it from free scrap wood is a bonus. The wooden pegs to hold it together were clever. Reminded me of Dick Proenneke's "Alone in the Wilderness" where he made everything from wood.
@chrishuston4445
@chrishuston4445 10 месяцев назад
This is awesome. It reminds me of a 2023 version of the old 1970's program Hodgepodge Lodge with Power Tools 😀 Thank you for filming it.
@fionaludbrook8193
@fionaludbrook8193 10 месяцев назад
So impressed. The cushions take it to the next level. Memories of my grandfather who was a cabinet maker and joiner and the incredible furniture he made. I am still using it today. He too recycled and repurposed other items, and used salvaged materials in the Great Depression!
@herbieg.1819
@herbieg.1819 10 месяцев назад
The A-liner memories will always be part you slim..😅❤
@karenhorn8876
@karenhorn8876 10 месяцев назад
Now you need to add a footstool when indoors! Love the bench!
@BuccaneerOverland
@BuccaneerOverland 10 месяцев назад
What a nice job! I really enjoy your videos. Greetings from Florida.
@championslayers
@championslayers 10 месяцев назад
Fantastic reuse of the a-liner cushions. Such a cool callback to your origins on RU-vid.
@micamp45hc99
@micamp45hc99 10 месяцев назад
Good job Slim. A four person table would be a cool video!
@davros517
@davros517 10 месяцев назад
Quick tip for the tennon cutter, cut the end of the wood into a cone before using the tennon cutter - makes alignment and starting the tennon cutter a whole lot easier. Thanks for the video
@azclaimjumper
@azclaimjumper 10 месяцев назад
I love watching DIY projects that come together. Surely your neighbor enjoys visiting so they can see how things are coming along. Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada.
@G4LIFE74
@G4LIFE74 10 месяцев назад
Great Job Slim !!!
@glynnisross7974
@glynnisross7974 10 месяцев назад
The new bench looks absolutely wonderful, and the idea of turning it into a couch - priceless! See you soon.
@janicepaisley6799
@janicepaisley6799 10 месяцев назад
Your bench/sofa is beautiful ! " don't give yourself a vasectomy ! " lol. I love your sense of humour . Thank you for always giving me a good giggle .
@jwong88
@jwong88 10 месяцев назад
Hi slim I've been watching your videos for years and I love watching your DIY builds. I still think your portable stove is the best I've ever seen and this bench is aesthetically beautiful and functional. Don't change. Yours from a stranger from the UK.
@happydays59
@happydays59 10 месяцев назад
Love your bench/couch, looks 👌🏻. ❤️✌🏻🇨🇦
@gail2616
@gail2616 10 месяцев назад
Now you need to make a table, to put your ice cold beer 🍺 on, after a job well done!
@jan6293
@jan6293 10 месяцев назад
Beautiful Bench & Cushions! 👌
@afroggo3843
@afroggo3843 10 месяцев назад
Looks good Slim. Always good when you make your own from what some people call rubbish!
@michaelsmallarz7183
@michaelsmallarz7183 10 месяцев назад
Anytime is a good time.
@smithcon
@smithcon 10 месяцев назад
Good monring from Oregon! Always happy to see another Slim video. Was thinking you were doing a little benchwarming when I didn't see a post yesterday. Turns out I was right! P.S. I think the Pine-Abner bench would be a fine name for your new creation.
@jeanschultz8857
@jeanschultz8857 10 месяцев назад
Very nice projects Next a footrest to go with the couch
@richardnwilson
@richardnwilson 10 месяцев назад
Great video thank you! If you decide to make more log furniture I would recommend cutting your trees and de-barking in the spring after the sap starts flowing, you won't believe how easy the bark comes off! Once your get your fingers under an edge you can often pull off huge sheets at a time without using any tools at all. And as a bonus no bugs and it dries much faster.
@Jo-uy6pl
@Jo-uy6pl 10 месяцев назад
beautiful bench! enjoy your view of the forest!🐿🐇
@ralphthomas5798
@ralphthomas5798 10 месяцев назад
Every time I see a hurricane headed up that way I think of you riding out one in your little trailer that was interesting 😬at least it was interesting from my family room 😎
@ginabrown3901
@ginabrown3901 10 месяцев назад
I doubt there is anybody else as creative and as purposely as you Slim!! Oodles of admiration are being sent your way!.🎉😮😅
@cherylfarrell1638
@cherylfarrell1638 4 месяца назад
That bench looks damn close to being a professional build you’re good I really enjoyed this video
@hgj2019
@hgj2019 10 месяцев назад
Sounds like the Red Green show with all the background chainsaw sounds between 2:20 and 3:00. I like it! 😄
@chuckrf1502
@chuckrf1502 10 месяцев назад
Very nice, Slim.
@MrLangDog
@MrLangDog 10 месяцев назад
Wow!!! Chiseling out those areas!! You underplayed how much work that was. Well done!!!
@richstanton8545
@richstanton8545 10 месяцев назад
A couple of pieces of Abner live on!! 👍👍
@russellbrumbaugh1767
@russellbrumbaugh1767 10 месяцев назад
I love the new to you couch you made and you have me laughing all the time as I watch your video
@judysursely7511
@judysursely7511 10 месяцев назад
now you need to make a small table to sit at one end for that can/glass. It too can be moved where ever you want. You did a great job.
@johnnylightning1491
@johnnylightning1491 10 месяцев назад
Nice bench Slim. It would be nice if they would put a drill in the middle of that tenon tool to help locate it when you first start. Keep the good stuff coming.
@johnhaug1747
@johnhaug1747 10 месяцев назад
Nice craft project. Found the lumberjack tenon cutter on sale at Amazon...$83 US. I'm tall to I would have to make me a small table to use as an extension for napping
@leooosterhof241
@leooosterhof241 10 месяцев назад
Great job building the bench
@projekt6_official
@projekt6_official 10 месяцев назад
Hey Slim, If you knock the corners off the end of the logs before starting the tenon cutter and start the drill a little before you make contact, it makes it much easier. The vasectomy comment caught me off guard and got a good laugh out of me. :) Smart solution for the missing knot! Final result is fantastic! May you enjoy it for years to come :)
@pamhutzell8268
@pamhutzell8268 10 месяцев назад
I did that too, I saved my cushions and made them bigger for cushions for someone else. I repossessed stuff all the time, I hate to waste anything. I love your couch bench! Great job slim!!!🎉
@angelatoomey2337
@angelatoomey2337 10 месяцев назад
Lovely bench it’s 11.27 pm and I’m off to bed! Great work on the bench 👍
@PositivelyAndy
@PositivelyAndy 10 месяцев назад
This is giving me Norm Abram vibes and I am not mad.
@bubl8015
@bubl8015 10 месяцев назад
Your videos are always - always - enjoyable and well made. I look forward to your videos - thanks for everything
@nzdatsports9659
@nzdatsports9659 10 месяцев назад
ha ha it looks like Fred Flintstone's car seat . nice work M8 !
@kenshores9900
@kenshores9900 10 месяцев назад
Slim: You should consider installing a mid rail on your hand rail system. Don’t want you falling off your deck.
@anitasimmons3599
@anitasimmons3599 10 месяцев назад
Wow, thank you for another great video. It has given me some ideas for the cushions from our stollen Scamp... I will have to check out a few of the mills in the area. I couldn't believe we still have mills because Kansas does not have many trees and a lot of the ones they have are Cotton Wood. Missouri has been logged twice in some parts of the state. The place were our camping lots are in Kansas is really closer to the lead and zink mines than woods. There are osage orange, red cedar, walnut and pecan trees in the area. In Missouri our lots have mixed hardwoods, but they are less than 20 years young and were never thinned out for lumbering. I may just start with lashing projects... Oh my coffee, it's get cold because I forgot it because I saw you had your video up... Thank you again for the distraction.
@Janer-52
@Janer-52 10 месяцев назад
I let my coffee get cold as I watch Slim also. Ha ha
@BillMartre-uq1gg
@BillMartre-uq1gg 10 месяцев назад
looks really good, it suits the cabin.Thanks once again for sharing
@idaliacorrea3414
@idaliacorrea3414 10 месяцев назад
The bench is better than Going to a furniture store. I love it👍👍
@thomasaccuntius9946
@thomasaccuntius9946 10 месяцев назад
You could try another bench project. The way they made chairs in colonial days was they made the seat bottoms from un-dried wood, usually pine. Then the legs were made from extra dry maple. What would happen is the seats would start to dry, making the holes smaller. Then the legs, would swell from absorbing moisture. This would make the joints very tight without glue. As far as the bugs, the wood needs to be heat treated to kill them.
@rayc5079
@rayc5079 10 месяцев назад
Nice project !!
@dianapagan8991
@dianapagan8991 10 месяцев назад
Slim, it doesn't matter to me. I like every bit of videos you do.
@thizizliz
@thizizliz 10 месяцев назад
That's perfect for your application. The price was right too. I suspect we'll see more log cabin style construction in the future. This piece is well suited and will add to your enjoyment of the cabin.
@lindaroyal8161
@lindaroyal8161 10 месяцев назад
Damn nice bench! Nicely done, it looks great, perfect fit for your signature cabin/cottage. Suggestion - Your little cabin/cottage needs a name and a cool sign!
@dewdropn5619
@dewdropn5619 10 месяцев назад
Way cool Slim! Perfect bench/couch for your cabin. While constructing, you created excellent of fire starter/kindling material for your wood burning heater. Stay safe. 🕊
@flyinggyros9745
@flyinggyros9745 10 месяцев назад
What a great project with material you have on your property. It looks great. Alan
@LollyGaggler
@LollyGaggler 8 месяцев назад
I just love the way you narrate your videos.... a samurai on a caffeine buzz 😂😅😊 Great content!!
@earthbirder9469
@earthbirder9469 10 месяцев назад
Love the couch /bench !! Maybe build an ottoman to go with it to put your feet up and have extra storage :)
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