Chainsaw Carving

DBS · 22nd November 2007, 12:11 PM

Does anyone do this? i find it fascinating to watch. i picked up a book to learn a little more in detail what the process is.

i have from a take down at my place about a twelve 30" logs to play with.

-Daryl

shaggs · 22nd November 2007, 01:09 PM

I personall don't DBS but it's one of those "love to one day" things. And hopefully one day I will. I have seen some good videos of a guy in the states who is absolutely amazing. I'll try and find his website, you may have already seen it.

shaggs · 22nd November 2007, 01:13 PM

Bob King is his name.
Bear Necessities -- The online gallery of Award Winning Chainsaw Carver Bob King
Very interesting and very talented. Worth a watch.

DBS · 22nd November 2007, 01:15 PM

i contacted a few people regarding some lessons and or simply guidence but to no avail.

plus motivation this time of year is at a minimum as its starting to get rather cold here.

thanks for looking out.

-Daryl

cool just saw the "new post"

shaggs · 3rd February 2008, 10:54 AM

Thought I'd share the story of my current avatar "Shaggs Shed".
My father in law thought he would carve it out of an old piece of hardwood for me for chrissy

(beats socks n undies).
He roucgsawed the timber, copied the printing from a computer printout then meticulously carved it by hand.
Then whilst sitting round a campfire one night he waited till I was there and THREW IT ON THE FIRE!!!

I'm sure he just wanted to see my face, and it worked.
After burning the whole printed side, he took it off and the next day planed the whole side, leaving the carved and burnt lettering.
A few coats of laquer later and presto!!!

I know he could have just used the oxy or similar, but wouldn't have got the same effect! I'll try and post better pics.

Tree Machine · 3rd February 2008, 04:15 PM

Good story. Say hi to pops for me.

I want to carve an alligator. It should be easier than, say, a camel.

Jeff Darby · 3rd February 2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tree Machine

I want to carve an alligator.

It would be safer to carve wood!....LOL..

Dont forget the pictures when your finnished. TM.

Tree Machine · 4th February 2008, 12:44 AM

Here's the model I'm working from.

The carver, Larry, finished this piece and remarked, "Gater dun."

DBS · 10th February 2008, 05:32 AM

Tree Machine thats awesome!!

how far along are you on your carving?

What type of wood did you use?

-Daryl

22nd November 2007, 12:11 PM	#1
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Chainsaw Carving Does anyone do this? i find it fascinating to watch. i picked up a book to learn a little more in detail what the process is. i have from a take down at my place about a twelve 30" logs to play with. -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

22nd November 2007, 01:09 PM	#2
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: Chainsaw Carving I personall don't DBS but it's one of those "love to one day" things. And hopefully one day I will. I have seen some good videos of a guy in the states who is absolutely amazing. I'll try and find his website, you may have already seen it.

22nd November 2007, 01:13 PM	#3
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: Chainsaw Carving Bob King is his name. Bear Necessities -- The online gallery of Award Winning Chainsaw Carver Bob King Very interesting and very talented. Worth a watch.

22nd November 2007, 01:15 PM	#4
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Re: Chainsaw Carving i contacted a few people regarding some lessons and or simply guidence but to no avail. plus motivation this time of year is at a minimum as its starting to get rather cold here. thanks for looking out. -Daryl cool just saw the "new post" __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

3rd February 2008, 10:54 AM	#5
shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 422	Re: Chainsaw Carving Thought I'd share the story of my current avatar "Shaggs Shed". My father in law thought he would carve it out of an old piece of hardwood for me for chrissy (beats socks n undies). He roucgsawed the timber, copied the printing from a computer printout then meticulously carved it by hand. Then whilst sitting round a campfire one night he waited till I was there and THREW IT ON THE FIRE!!! I'm sure he just wanted to see my face, and it worked. After burning the whole printed side, he took it off and the next day planed the whole side, leaving the carved and burnt lettering. A few coats of laquer later and presto!!! I know he could have just used the oxy or similar, but wouldn't have got the same effect! I'll try and post better pics.

3rd February 2008, 04:15 PM	#6
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 955	Good story. Say hi to pops for me. I want to carve an alligator. It should be easier than, say, a camel.

4th February 2008, 12:44 AM	#8
Tree Machine Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 955	Gator carvin Here's the model I'm working from. The carver, Larry, finished this piece and remarked, "Gater dun." Attached Thumbnails

10th February 2008, 05:32 AM	#9
DBS Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CT USA Posts: 182	Re: Chainsaw Carving Tree Machine thats awesome!! how far along are you on your carving? What type of wood did you use? -Daryl __________________ Stihl MS 200T Stihl MS 361

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