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, with a chainsaw. 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 had the idea to start it - is still not known for sure. Talented people from all over the world today strive to achieve excellence in this matter.

Distinctive features of such a thread are the following.

1. The use of large pieces of wood. As a rule, craftsmen choose solid tree trunks, and raw raw materials are increasingly preferred. It is much easier to cut wooden sculptures of animals, large and small, out of it with a massive chainsaw.
2. The tool itself. Traditionally, a chainsaw is used to cut wood, here, with its help, real works of art are created. However, the tool has a heavy weight, and it is not easy to keep it on weight, but also make smooth and beautiful cutouts.
3. The duration of the thread itself. In order to create even a small work, you need to spend about 6-8 hours of your time. Moreover, most of it is spent on cutting small details.
4. The complexity of the work itself. It requires jewelry accuracy, adherence to exact dimensions and an excellent eye.

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

In order to create any figures, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary materials.

1. The wood itself. At the beginning of your difficult career, you need to choose those species that belong to the category of soft - cedar, birch, coniferous trees. They are more malleable at work.
2. You will also need a chainsaw itself. Of course, it is better to choose special models that were created specifically for woodcarving. If there is no opportunity to purchase one, then you can use a regular serviceable tool, preferably not too voluminous. A standard electric saw is also suitable, but only the tire should fit snugly, and the chain should be stretched 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.
4. Protective uniforms. This includes special glasses that protect your eyes from pieces of wood getting into them, 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 work with a noisy chainsaw for too long, you may experience hearing problems, so earphones will be 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’s not worth saving here, it’s better to immediately get 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 be useful to watch a video instruction that clearly shows 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 and use it further. But permission is required for this, in addition, certain skills will be required. It is much easier to purchase a ready-made wood log house.

Step by step the sequence of actions will look like this.

1. To prepare the site on which the work will be carried out. It must be freed from all unnecessary items.
2. Install wood billet, fixing it if necessary. It is important to pay attention to ensure 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 glasses and protective clothing.
5. Now we cut out the contour of the future figure with a chainsaw. The main thing here is not to overdo it or cut too much wood.
6. Cutting out precise shapes. At this stage, it is necessary to clearly follow the selected pattern and cut through each part slowly and accurately.
7. Cutting out the smallest details. At first, while training takes place, the last paragraph is not necessary at all. It involves carving the eyes, hairs, and other tiny objects.
8. Sandpaper with a small cross-section must carefully process the entire sculpture.

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

1. It is imperative to use glasses and protective clothing.
2. Before each use of the saw, it must be carefully inspected for damage and the chain must be tightened.
3. A faulty tool is not allowed.
4. Do not work in a too cluttered place with insufficient free space.
5. It is only necessary to use the chainsaw that you have previously 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 cause a sharp jerk of the saw and injury.

Experienced woodcutters can create real masterpieces from simple wooden blanks. The best examples of this are the following examples.

• Bear is the most popular sculpture made in this way. With strict adherence to technology and with a finish coating, such a sculpture looks very beautiful and will become an adornment of 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 make simple benches that adorn carvings of various animals. Such a bench will become an excellent decoration of the site, and a wonderful gift for every person.

• So tiny squirrel, carved with a large chainsaw, looks particularly gentle and stylish. Even a child will be happy with such a gift!

• Truly amazing sculptures marine life from wood - and this dolphin is a vivid confirmation of this.

Wood carving chainsaw - This is not just a hobby, but also the opportunity to show your creative nature, to decorate your house and land with stunning figures, and also make good money.

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