How do you make reindeer logs?

With a little time and patience, you can build your own reindeer using just a few tree trunks and tools.

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Cut the body log to length.
Drill holes in the body section.
Cut the legs and neck.
Adjust the legs and neck.
Assemble the reindeer’s body.
Cut the head to size.
Drill holes in the head section.
Make and mount the antlers.

How do you make a birch log reindeer?

Step 1: Cut a Piece of Branch for the Body.
Step 2: Cut a Piece of Branch for the Head.
Step 3: Cut a Piece of Wood for the Ears.
Step 4: Drill Holes Into the Body Section.
Step 5: Insert the Legs and Tail.
Step 6: Drill Holes Into the Head Section.
Step 7: Add the Eyes and Nose.
Step 8: Insert the Antlers.

How do you make reindeer out of tree limbs?

How do you make a DIY Branch Reindeer?

Cut the body, the widest portion of your reindeer, using a miter saw.
Cut the head, the second widest portion of your reindeer.
Using a small drill bit, drill 4 holes for the legs in the body.
Secure the legs and neck by using a smaller, thinner portion of the limb.

How to make a wooden reindeer?

To make a wooden reindeer, you just need a few logs in different sizes: a large one for the body; a slightly smaller one for the head; and thin straight stems for the limbs. You’ll also need a couple of branches for antlers. With just a bit of drilling and shaping, you’ll have a seasonal mascot in no time!

How do you size a reindeer log?

find a log to suit the ‘body’ size diameter of your chosen reindeer. The log should be 2ft long. Baby reindeer would need an bout 3″ diameter. Adult reindeer would need about 4 – 5″ diameter. saw off a 1/4 of the length to be the head. saw off a 1/4 of the length to be the head.

Can you build a reindeer with a chainsaw?

Our simple instructions tell you how you can use your chainsaw to build a wooden reindeer out of logs and branches. You can use any coniferous or hardwood logs for your DIY wooden reindeer’s head and body, and the logs you choose determine how large your wooden reindeer will be.

What size reindeer do I need to make?

Baby reindeer would need an bout 3″ diameter. Adult reindeer would need about 4 – 5″ diameter. saw off a 1/4 of the length to be the head. saw off a 1/4 of the length to be the head. Step 4: Cut Off the Head.