Stop Guessing: A Faster, More Accurate Way to Find Log Center
If you’ve ever built a log bed, railing, or timber project, you know the frustration 😤, trying to eyeball the center of a round log so your mortise holes line up clean and straight. A little off at the start turns into twisted rails, uneven joints, and extra time spent fixing mistakes.
The Log Center Finder was designed to take the guesswork out of centering long logs, making it faster and far more accurate to mark your mortise hole locations before drilling. ✅
Why Finding Log Center Matters 🔍
When you’re drilling mortise holes for log beds or railings, accuracy isn’t optional. Even a small error in centering can throw off alignment across an entire frame. Traditional methods (measuring with tape, snapping chalk lines, or rotating the log by hand) are slow and inconsistent, especially on uneven or tapered material.
The Log Center Finder simplifies the process by giving you a true centerline reference in seconds ⏱️.
How the Log Center Finder Works
The jig sits directly over the log and uses a built-in bubble level to help you align it precisely over the center of the material. Once leveled, the integrated pencil grip allows you to mark a clean, straight centerline for accurate mortise hole placement ✏️.
This means:
- Faster layout
- Cleaner joints
- Less rework during assembly
Built-In Depth Measurement (A Feature You’ll Use More Than You Think) 📏
One of the most overlooked, but incredibly useful, features is the set of radial rings on the depth pegs. These rings are marked in ¼" increments, allowing you to visually measure and confirm mortise hole depth as you drill.
Instead of stopping repeatedly to measure depth or relying on guesswork, you can see progress at a glance 👀, saving time while improving consistency across multiple holes.
Lightweight, Durable, and Shop-Ready
Made from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, the Log Center Finder weighs just ½ lb, making it easy to handle on long logs without fatigue. It’s tough enough for daily shop use, yet light enough to hang within reach thanks to the built-in storage hole.
Designed and made in the USA 🇺🇸, this is a precision jig built for real-world log furniture work.
Features at a Glance ⭐
- Bubble level for accurate center alignment
- Pencil grip for clean centerline marking (pencil included)
- Radial rings for ¼" incremental mortise depth measurement
- Hanging hole for convenient storage
Specifications 🧰
- USA Made
- ½ lb aircraft-grade aluminum body
- Measures logs from 4" to 8" diameter
- Measures mortise holes up to 5" deep
What’s Included 📦
- Center Finder Base with level & rubber grommet
- Center Finder Pegs (2)
- Golf pencil
Built for Better Log Projects 🌲
Whether you’re building log beds, railings, or structural log components, the Log Center Finder helps you work faster, drill straighter, and achieve cleaner results, without complicated setups or trial-and-error.
If you’re tired of guessing where center is, this tool brings precision back into the process, right where it belongs