Log chair, "kubbestol".

Leif Raukleiv · 15th May 2009, 06:04 PM

We have an old tradition here in Norway, "kubbestol". A chair made from one piece of log. It has been, and still is, nearly a special sort of art. Often painted with our traditional "rose painting". We have several competitions where we can see chairs at an extremely high level.
I have never made one myself, so I borrow some pics.

Is this only a Norwegian tradition, or is it well known elsewhere in the world?
Try this link: Norsk Wood Works -- Norsk Kubbestol

Leif

Eric Frei · 15th May 2009, 06:39 PM

LOL, looks like the top hollow one could double up as a dunny in a thunderbox!

Jeff Darby · 15th May 2009, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

LOL, looks like the top hollow one could double up as a dunny in a thunderbox!

lol..a thunder tube..lol

Leif Raukleiv · 15th May 2009, 07:10 PM

These chairs are all hollow. If not they would crack. And what housewife would be able to move them around when cleaning the house?
Perhaps it might be a business idea for someone "out there", making log chairs with a neat seat to open, and a bucket (wooden of course) inside?

Leif.

Eric Frei · 15th May 2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

lol..a thunder tube..lol

I wonder if ya ... you know ... it would sound like a didgeridoo

Jeff Darby · 15th May 2009, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

I wonder if ya ... you know ... it would sound like a didgeridoo

lol..they wreckon...sometimes...hmmmm..I do sound like a didgeridoo..lol

Eric Frei · 15th May 2009, 08:28 PM

It's when ya sound like Moby Dick that you worry!

Tom Forrest · 17th May 2009, 11:53 PM

A few years back cut 2 seats very similar to the kubbestol, one from blackwood wattle, another from sequoia. The blackwood log was already hollow, the sequoia wasn't bust lasted well. Both seats provided convenient seats next to the wood pile. Never thought of making them into indoor furniture.

Don in LA · 26th May 2009, 05:00 AM

Beautiful kubbestol! I've made crude versions of these. I guess it's the Norwegian blood in me. In the stools I made, I did not hollow out the middle. That, obviously is why they cracked. How did you do the hollowing? I may try making another stool from a yellow pine tree that I just cut down. There is quite a bit of sap in the yellow pine. Have you used sappy wood? Thanks.

Leif Raukleiv · 26th May 2009, 07:52 AM

Hello!
I have never made log chairs mysef, but as far as I know, the chair is cut roughly out with chainsaw when the log is fresh. It is important to hollow out the midle, if not it will crack, no doubt about that. Then it must dry slowly, in a basement or some other cool place. This is the same process as turning bowls from green wood. Some woodturners throw some wood chippings from the turning over the half finished bowl to slow down the drying. Wood needs time to shrink. I guess this method might be useful for chairs as well.
Perhaps you'll find some useful ideas about tools for the finishing work in my thread Burl to bowl.
From burl to bowl.

Leif.

15th May 2009, 06:04 PM	#1
Leif Raukleiv Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 288	Log chair, "kubbestol". We have an old tradition here in Norway, "kubbestol". A chair made from one piece of log. It has been, and still is, nearly a special sort of art. Often painted with our traditional "rose painting". We have several competitions where we can see chairs at an extremely high level. I have never made one myself, so I borrow some pics. Is this only a Norwegian tradition, or is it well known elsewhere in the world? Try this link: Norsk Wood Works -- Norsk Kubbestol Leif Attached Thumbnails __________________ My place - Bjørndalen. http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiVoff

15th May 2009, 06:39 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Log chair, "kubbestol". LOL, looks like the top hollow one could double up as a dunny in a thunderbox! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

15th May 2009, 07:10 PM	#4
Leif Raukleiv Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 288	Re: Log chair, "kubbestol". These chairs are all hollow. If not they would crack. And what housewife would be able to move them around when cleaning the house? Perhaps it might be a business idea for someone "out there", making log chairs with a neat seat to open, and a bucket (wooden of course) inside? Leif. __________________ My place - Bjørndalen. http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiVoff

15th May 2009, 08:28 PM	#7
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Log chair, "kubbestol". It's when ya sound like Moby Dick that you worry! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

17th May 2009, 11:53 PM	#8
Tom Forrest Sappling Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mt Macedon, Vic Posts: 41	Re: Log chair, "kubbestol". A few years back cut 2 seats very similar to the kubbestol, one from blackwood wattle, another from sequoia. The blackwood log was already hollow, the sequoia wasn't bust lasted well. Both seats provided convenient seats next to the wood pile. Never thought of making them into indoor furniture.

26th May 2009, 05:00 AM	#9
Don in LA Sappling Join Date: May 2009 Location: Port Vincent, LA Posts: 11	Re: Log chair, "kubbestol". Beautiful kubbestol! I've made crude versions of these. I guess it's the Norwegian blood in me. In the stools I made, I did not hollow out the middle. That, obviously is why they cracked. How did you do the hollowing? I may try making another stool from a yellow pine tree that I just cut down. There is quite a bit of sap in the yellow pine. Have you used sappy wood? Thanks.

26th May 2009, 07:52 AM	#10
Leif Raukleiv Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 288	Re: Log chair, "kubbestol". Hello! I have never made log chairs mysef, but as far as I know, the chair is cut roughly out with chainsaw when the log is fresh. It is important to hollow out the midle, if not it will crack, no doubt about that. Then it must dry slowly, in a basement or some other cool place. This is the same process as turning bowls from green wood. Some woodturners throw some wood chippings from the turning over the half finished bowl to slow down the drying. Wood needs time to shrink. I guess this method might be useful for chairs as well. Perhaps you'll find some useful ideas about tools for the finishing work in my thread Burl to bowl. From burl to bowl. Leif. __________________ My place - Bjørndalen. http://www.youtube.com/user/MultiVoff

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