Three log bench - PEP BB roundwood.sand.bench

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in round wood woodworking.

The three log bench is a bench with two logs as the legs of the bench, and the third log is used for sitting on.



In the example above, the two logs that make up the legs are sawn flat on on the top side. The third log is sawn flat to meet the legs, and flat on the top for sitting.  But there are many ways to join the pieces to make a strong, stable bench.

For this BB, you must create 2 saddle joints.   This means cutting a curved shape into the legs to hold the bench log, OR cutting curved shapes into the bench log to sit on the legs.  It's preferred to notch the bench log so that rainwater doesn't accumulate in the saddles.







Minimum requirements:

  - Saddle notches to join the seat and base logs (saddles can be on the base logs or the seat log)
  - 7' minimum overall length for the bench
  - 16-18" height to the seat top
  - seat log needs to be at least 11" in diameter
  - hewn seat surface needs to be at least 6" wide
  - hewn top
  - peeled logs

To get certified for this BB, post three pics.  

  - Your three log chunks that you are starting with
  - your three log chunks shaped
  - final product showing length, height and seating surface width

Clarifications:
 - Chainsaws are allowed for this BB but the finished sitting surface must be smoothed/hewn with a hand tool