Making reindeer from logs

Here's how to make a reindeer from logs using the Stihl GTA 26 battery-powered garden pruner, chisels, and a combi drill.

These cute wooden log reindeers are actually pretty easy to make. They are a good craft for kids, especially if you pre-drill all the holes. And it always goes down well and also parents love it when their children bring home Christmas crafts! Get your wood ready. There are no fixed measurements here. You can use any dimensions you like. We went for logs that were around 4 inches in diameter for the body 10 cm and 2.

Making reindeer from logs

Our simple instructions tell you how you can use your chainsaw to build a wooden reindeer out of logs and branches. Thin logs or thicker branches work well for the legs and neck, while delicate, forked branches make great antlers. Tip: You can make your wooden reindeer lawn ornament more stable by gluing it together during assembly. The drier the logs you use the better, as it means less risk of cracking. Making things with powerful tools is fun and means you can extend your abilities, which is great as long as you are relying on effective and safe protective clothing while using them. Always wear personal protective equipment when working with your chainsaw. This includes a helmet, cut protection trousers, safety boots, and more. Fully familiarise yourself with the tool before you use your chainsaw for the first time, and check it is in flawless condition before each use. On request, your STIHL dealer will be happy to prepare your tool for its first use, and will also advise you on models and sizes of protective clothing that you can try at your leisure. Please remember that personal protective equipment is no substitute for safe working techniques. This homemade wooden reindeer outdoor decoration is easy to make and will get everyone who sees it feeling the Christmas spirit. With a little time and patience, you can build your own reindeer using just a few tree trunks and tools.

Turn the log over and drill a further hole for the neck.

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Here's how to make a reindeer from logs using the Stihl GTA 26 battery-powered garden pruner, chisels, and a combi drill. Your log reindeer can be featured in your home near your Christmas tree, or in your garden! Includes a how to video to follow along. Christmas is just around the corner, and while I've slowed down on gardening projects, I thought it was time to make a wooden reindeer! It's a fun little project that you can make with the family. In fact, while I made mine, my Dad was making one too on the other side of the woodyard workbench!

Making reindeer from logs

Our simple instructions tell you how you can use your chainsaw to build a wooden reindeer out of logs and branches. Thin logs or thicker branches work well for the legs and neck, while delicate, forked branches make great antlers. Tip: You can make your wooden reindeer lawn ornament more stable by gluing it together during assembly. The drier the logs you use the better, as it means less risk of cracking.

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Fully familiarise yourself with the tool before you use your chainsaw for the first time, and check it is in flawless condition before each use. Christmassy accessories for your homemade outdoor wooden reindeer Your wooden log reindeer is finished and ready to add to your outdoor Christmas decorations. Your log reindeer would obviously love to have friends of different sizes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And it always goes down well and also parents love it when their children bring home Christmas crafts! Tip: The appropriate drill bit to use is one that is slightly smaller than the thickness of the logs or branches you are using for the legs and neck. There, the kids can embellish as much as they like with whatever materials they have to hand! The drier the logs you use the better, as it means less risk of cracking. Children can be creative here: one of our forest school students decided that his model would actually be a giraffe, with a really long neck! I cut down a silver birch in an overgrown at my Dad's woodyard. Did you make this project? Shave the bark off the smaller branches that you are using for legs to make them fit snugly into the leg holes. Cut the body log to length Place the thickest log on a workbench or sawhorse.

These cute wooden log reindeers are actually pretty easy to make. They are a good craft for kids, especially if you pre-drill all the holes.

Drill holes in the head section Drill a hole for the neck in the bottom of the head log. And let's be honest - you don't need a chainsaw to cut wooden logs! On request, your STIHL dealer will be happy to prepare your tool for its first use, and will also advise you on models and sizes of protective clothing that you can try at your leisure. We used trimmings from our Christmas tree, but you could use whatever you have to make the antlers. Press List. This is going to be where you add the stick for the next to secure the head. If you try to cut all the way through there is a risk of the wood breaking; instead, cut the last part from below, or turn the log over. How do you make wooden reindeer? The verdict was mixed when we asked our group! These should be angled slightly towards the centre of the log. Remove any excess wood glue by wiping it away with a damp cloth. Toggle Menu Close. Drill a small hole in the log that will be the head so it can be connected to the body. Thin logs or thicker branches work well for the legs and neck, while delicate, forked branches make great antlers.