How to Turn a Log Into a Planter
Decide how large you want the planter to be.. Choose how large you want the opening to be.. Consider removing the bark.
Steps
Decide how large you want the planter to be.
Decide how large you want the planter to be.
Choose how large you want the opening to be.
Choose how large you want the opening to be.
Consider removing the bark.
Consider removing the bark.
Secure the log with wedges.
Secure the log with wedges.
Draw the cutting lines with chalk.
Draw the cutting lines with chalk.
Put on your safety gear.
Put on your safety gear.
Score the short sides of the planter opening.
Score the short sides of the planter opening.
Make superficial cuts to mark the longitudinal cuts.
Make superficial cuts to mark the longitudinal cuts.
Hold the chainsaw perpendicular to the log and cut deeper.
Hold the chainsaw perpendicular to the log and cut deeper.
Cut the short sides of the opening deeper.
Cut the short sides of the opening deeper.
Create several lengthwise cuts to the center of the opening cut out.
Create several lengthwise cuts to the center of the opening cut out.
Saw diagonally along the center of the opening cut out.
Saw diagonally along the center of the opening cut out.
Use a hatchet to remove the wood from the opening cut out.
Use a hatchet to remove the wood from the opening cut out.
Create drainage for the planter with the chainsaw.
Create drainage for the planter with the chainsaw.
Set the planter in its spot.
Set the planter in its spot.
Fill the planter with soil.
Fill the planter with soil.
Add your plants and flowers.
Add your plants and flowers.
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