- 1). Measure the top end of the stump with a tape measure. Mark the center with a lumber crayon. Draw a line across the center,for the back of the chair. Measure down 18 inches from the top of the stump along each end point for the back of the chair. Mark the measurement. Draw a line to connect the 18-inch measurement marks with the lumber along one side of the stump. This is the front line for the seat.
- 2). Saw down through the center of the log along the 18-inch lines to a depth of 18-inches using a chain saw. Cut across the front of the stump along the front line for the seat until you reach the vertical cut. Lift the cut piece of the stump off from the stump and set it aside. You should now have a rough looking seat with a back cut out of the stump.
- 3). Carve a rounded curve on the inside of the chair back, so that it follows the natural curve of the outside edge of the stump, using a gouge chisel. Tap the gouge chisel with a mallet to shave off fine shavings one at a time from the top of the chair back down to where it meets the back edge of the seat. Continue shaping the back until you are satisfied with the overall curve.
- 4). Tap the handle of the chisel lightly as you guide it along the edges of the chair back and seat, to round the edges over slightly. Take off small shavings with the chisel until you achieve a smooth rounded edge.
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