🪨Carving rocks is a cost-effective way to create unique furniture pieces
🧱Using rocks as a base for furniture adds a distinctive design element
🛠️An angle grinder and basic power tools are sufficient for this project
🔨Steel pins and epoxy provide a strong and secure connection between the rocks and wood
💡Carving rocks opens up new creative possibilities for furniture makers
What materials are needed for carving rocks?
—An angle grinder, diamond blades, scrap wood, and laser level
How do you separate the rocks after cutting with an angle grinder?
—Make cuts on the throwaway end and use a hammer to chip the pieces off
How can you smooth out the cut surface of the rocks?
—Use an aluminum carving disc meant for stone
What tools are used to carve the wood?
—Japanese pole saw, machetes, and a circular saw with spiny carving discs
How are the rocks and wood securely attached?
—Steel pins are drilled into the wood islands and secured with epoxy in the rock holes
00:00The goal is to create a high-end bench using carved rocks and reclaimed wood
02:00An angle grinder with diamond blades is used to cut and shape the rocks
05:00The wood is carved to match the contour of the rocks and create a balancing effect
07:00Steel pins are inserted into the wood and secured with epoxy to attach the rocks
09:00The finished bench is a unique and cost-effective furniture piece
