All About Chainsaw Wood Carving

Wood carving is a real work of art that will be at the peak of popularity at any time. But the carving looks especially attractive and unusual when it is performed with tools that are not quite suitable for this at first glance, for example, a chainsaw. The features of this type of thread, the main points of its implementation and safety precautions, we will consider below.

Chainsaw wood carving is relatively a new direction in this art form, and who came up with the idea to start it is still not known exactly. Talented people from all over the world today strive to achieve excellence in this business.

The distinctive features of this thread are as follows.

1. Using large pieces of wood. As a rule, craftsmen choose solid tree trunks, and more and more preference is given to raw materials. It is much easier to carve wooden sculptures of animals, large and small, out of it with a massive chainsaw.
2. The instrument itself. Traditionally, a chainsaw is used to cut wood, but here, with its help, real works of art are created. However, the tool is heavy and needs to be difficult to hold, but also to make clean and beautiful cuts.
3. The duration of the thread itself. In order to create even a small piece, you need to spend about 6-8 hours of your time. Moreover, most of it goes to cutting small parts.
4. The complexity of the work itself. Here you need jewelry precision, adherence to exact dimensions and an excellent eye.

Of course, woodcarving with a chainsaw looks amazing, and the process of doing the work itself is simply mesmerizing - from a simple trunk with the help of a rough tool, you end up with simply amazing wood products.

In order to create any figurines, you need to prepare all the necessary materials.

1. The wood itself. At the beginning of your difficult creative path, it is necessary to choose those species that belong to the soft category - cedar, birch, conifers. They are more flexible in their work.
2. You will also need the chainsaw itself. Of course, it is better to choose special models that were created specifically for wood carving. If there is no opportunity to purchase one, then you can use an ordinary serviceable tool, preferably not too voluminous. A standard electric saw is also suitable, but only the bar should fit snugly, and the chain should be tensioned to the maximum, otherwise the wood will simply break during operation.
3. Blueprints. Beginners should not try to make them on their own, it is better to use ready-made schemes from experienced craftsmen, then the work will definitely work out.
4. Protective uniforms. This includes special goggles to protect the eyes from pieces of wood, and special clothing. The main thing is that it covers the whole body, but at the same time it is comfortable, does not hinder movements. If you use a noisy chainsaw for too long, hearing problems can occur, so headphones are also useful.
5. A set of tools for wood carving. It is with their help that the smallest details will be cut through, as well as small details of the future sculpture will be processed. It is not worth saving here, it is better to immediately purchase really professional tools.

Only in this case the work will initially be doomed to success.

Before proceeding directly to work, you must select sketch of the future product.

Before starting work, it will also be useful to watch a video instruction, clearly showing how to correctly perform each stage. You need to start with choice of wood. You can, of course, dump a dry tree, sand it yourself, pre-process it and use it further. But this requires permission, and it also requires certain skills. It is much easier to purchase a ready-made log house.

The step-by-step sequence of actions will look like this.

1. Prepare the site where the work will be carried out. It must be freed from all unnecessary items.
2. Install the wood block, fixing it if necessary. It is important to pay attention to the fact that there is a free approach to it from all sides.
3. It is necessary to check the serviceability of the saw, if necessary, lubricate it with special oil.
4. Wear goggles and protective clothing.
5. Now we cut out the outline of the future figure with a chainsaw. The main thing here is not to overdo it and not cut too much wood.
6. Cutting precise outlines. At this stage, it is necessary to strictly follow the chosen pattern and cut through each piece slowly and carefully.
7. Cutting out the smallest details. At first, while the training is taking place, the last point is not at all necessary. It involves carving eyes, hairs and other tiny objects.
8. It is necessary to carefully process the entire sculpture with sandpaper with a fine section.

Despite all the attractiveness of such wood carving, one should be aware of the dangers. A chainsaw is a tool that is one of the most dangerous, therefore, its use requires compliance with a number of rules:

1. It is imperative to use goggles and protective clothing.
2. Before each use of the saw, it must be carefully inspected for damage and the chain must be retightened.
3. A defective tool is not allowed to be used.
4. Do not work in an overly cluttered place with insufficient free space.
5. You only need to use the chainsaw that you have already worked with and know how to handle.

Also for work ideally flat and smooth workpieces should be used, especially in the initial stages... Small knots can jerk the saw and cause injury.

Experienced woodcarvers with a chainsaw can create real masterpieces from a simple piece of wood. The best visual evidence of this is the following examples.

• Bear is the most popular sculpture made in this way. With strict adherence to technology and with a topcoat, such a sculpture looks very beautiful and will decorate any house or site.

• Tree owl, made by the hands of this master, in its beauty and elegance is in no way inferior to a real living bird.

• And craftsmen can also make simple benches that are decorated with carvings of various animals. Such a bench will be both an excellent decoration of the site, and a wonderful gift for every person.

• So tiny squirrelcut with a large chainsaw looks especially delicate and stylish. Even a child will be happy with such a gift!

• Sculptures look amazing indeed marine life from wood - and this dolphin is a clear confirmation of this.

Chainsaw wood carving Is not just a hobby, but also an opportunity to show your creative nature, decorate your house and plot with stunning figures, and also make good money.

How to cut a bear with a chainsaw, see the next video.