DIY rock and log bench made with chainsaw and angle grinder, Digi Mart USA News: Fallen trees and loose rocks can be costly to remove, but one DIY creator showed how they can become a furniture piece instead. A creator identified as Ben Uyeda, posting on TikTok, used a chainsaw and an angle grinder to turn a log and two rocks into a bench.
According to the publisher’s account, both materials came from his property at no cost. The log came from a fallen mulberry tree in his yard, and the rock was uncovered by erosion after heavy rain.
The finished bench resembles two wooden mushrooms growing out of a rock.
The project requires a sturdy rock, a hardwood log, steel rods, steel pipes and anchoring epoxy. Power tools mentioned include a chainsaw, an angle grinder, a drill and an orbital sander.
Uyeda first cut the log into two pieces and shaped them with the chainsaw for a natural, flowing look, then used the angle grinder to smooth rough edges and check for cracks or weak points.
Before attaching the pieces, Uyeda tested different arrangements to find the most stable position. The rock he used lacked a stable base, so he cut it with the angle grinder to correct this, a step that took considerable time.
The article notes that choosing a rock with a flat base from the start can save that effort.
To assemble the bench, Uyeda drilled holes into the wood and rock, inserted steel rods and pipes, and secured them with epoxy. The pipes act as sleeves for the rods to connect the wood to the rock.
The article stresses attention to weight distribution, since an unbalanced piece may keep tipping.
The publisher also advises using dry wood, since moisture changes can cause warping, shrinkage or cracking that may affect a bench joined with steel rods. Uyeda did not give the moisture content of his log, and a moisture meter can be used to check it.
He applied a white finish, which the article says appears to be from Rubio Monocoat, though he did not name the exact product. The article notes that an interior finish will not hold up well outdoors, so outdoor projects need a suitable exterior formulation.
Finally, the article points out that the angle grinder was used for stone cutting, wood shaping and steel cutting, and that the disc should be changed for each material. The report is a publisher article and has not been independently verified.
