Many artists are exploring the art of chainsaw wood carving. This art form is an extension of their skills and often uses a mix of traditional and modern carving techniques. Since the 1960s, Crager and Tracie Dugas have been carving beautiful wood pieces. In between shows, they try to get home as much as possible to help out with painting and staining. His daughters are now involved in his work as well, helping out on occasion with painting or staining. White pine is preferred by them as it is lighter and less susceptible to cracking.
Rich Anderson
Rich Anderson is a chainsaw woodcarver from Reedsport, Oregon. Anderson, a Poughkeepsie-native, lives with his family. Anderson holds several degrees in the fine arts and teaches art to children in the Pre-K to fifth grades. Anderson has carved many sculptures across Long Island and in Colorado. His sculptures range from tall trees to small pieces such as corn ear sculptures. He is currently working on a sign for Youngs Farm in Riverhead.
He is able to create exquisite sculptures using a $400 chainsaw, which would normally take several days to chisel a tree. Chainsaw wood carving makes it a better choice than hammers, chisels, and hammers. They can also be recycled. Anderson is a word-of mouth marketer and has carved a large cobra and a great Blue Heron for Wading Water's mechanic.
Tracie Dugas
The life-size wizard carved from wood by Tracie Dugas is an impressive example of her skill as a chainsaw wood carver. The young woman, 49, lives in Clare, Nova Scotia, between Digby and Yarmouth. The chainsaw woodcarver was one of many artists who presented their work during Canada Day Weekend in Sydney, Nova Scotia. While Sydney's waterfront was full of tourists, the brief dry spell gave locals the perfect opportunity to enjoy the waterfront and get a glimpse from the chainsaw wood carver.
Tim Crager
Tim Crager did not consider himself an artist. His skills with a chainsaw were only averagely proficient. But his passion for carving led to a full-time occupation six years later. Crager sold more than $1million worth of carvings over the Eastern U.S. in his six-year career. Crager was born in Garrett, Eastern Kentucky. He grew up watching the chainsaw wood carver at his work. The artist's style fascinated him so he called his boss one day and gave his two week notice.
Crager favors white pine over other wood types because it is easily accessible from tree trimming companies. Some people prefer other woods. Crager follows the grain of the wood and lets the saw guide his creations. While Crager usually knows exactly what he's going to make before he begins a project, he will often change his mind mid-project. A small project can be done in an hour, while a large one may take 33 to 35 hours.
Don Scoggins
Don Scoggins is a chainsaw wooden carver. His wood carvings are intricate and often feature many animals. His works have been admired by neighbors and tourists alike. Blue Arrow Farm's entrance and coffee shop are adorned with chainsaw sculptures that are so detailed and large. Blue Arrow Farm is owned and managed by Don Oriolo. Kacie Oriolo, Don Oriolo’s wife, met while they were competing in a New Jersey State Fair-sponsored chainsaw contest.
The award-winning wood carver began carving at a competition in Reedsport, Oregon, 15 years ago. He had already carved by hand, but he had never used a chainsaw before. His carvings now feature an otter, mother bear and squirrel looking out of a tree. He's now getting ready for the National Chainsaw Carving Competition.
Dan Porter
Dan Porter is a chainsaw wood carver and has been highly sought after for many years. His intricate, detailed carvings have been admired all over the world. But before he became famous, he spent years carving for the timber industry and met other like-minded people. Here are some things that made him an international wood carver.
FAQ
What tools do I need to start as a woodworker and what should I learn?
Woodworking is an art form that requires patience and practice. It takes time for you to master the different techniques and tools that are required to woodwork.
There are many options for woodworking equipment today. Some prefer to use power tools and others prefer hand tools.
It's your choice. But you should ensure that you pick the right tool. You might start with a simple set of tools if you don't have much experience.
Another option is to learn how to use a router, which is used for cutting intricate shapes into wood. These are available at most hardware stores.
Where can I purchase woodworking supplies
You can find everything you need in many places. You could shop at your local hardware store or go online to Amazon.com.
For furniture and other materials that you can reuse, check out flea markets and garage sales.
How do you calculate woodworking costs?
Remember to keep costs as low as you can when calculating project costs. Make sure you're getting the best prices on materials. You should also consider other factors that could impact the cost of your project, such as experience, skill level, time, and money. To get an idea about the average cost for common household DIY tasks, see our guide to the average woodwork project price.
Statistics
- If your lumber isn't as dry as you would like when you purchase it (over 22% in Glen Huey's opinion…probably over 10-15% in my opinion), then it's a good idea to let it acclimate to your workshop for a couple of weeks. (woodandshop.com)
- In 2014, there were just over 237,000 jobs for all woodworkers, with other wood product manufacturing employing 23 percent; wood kitchen cabinets and countertop manufacturing employing 21 percent. (theartcareerproject.com)
- Average lumber prices rose about 600 percent between April 2020 and May 2021. (familyhandyman.com)
- The best-paid 10 percent make $76,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $34,000. (zippia.com)
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How To
How to make wood joints
This tutorial will teach you how to join two pieces wood together. We will use the "pockethole joint," which means that we drill holes in the wooden pieces and then glue them together. If your wood is straight and flat, this method will work well. Try dowel joinery instead if your wood doesn't look straight. Here are the steps
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Drill Pocket Hole Joints. Start by measuring and marking the spot where the pocket hole joint will be placed. You will then drill 3/4" deep holes through each piece of wood with a jigsaw, handheld drilling machine, or hand-held drill.
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Sand Smooth. Sanding the wood's edges will ensure that the joint doesn't split.
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Glue Together. Apply glue to both sides of the wood. Let the wood sit for 5 minutes, then clamp it together.
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Clamp the Pieces Together. Once the glue has dried, clamp the pieces together so they are flush.
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Trim Joinery. After the glue dries completely, trim off any excess wood around the joint.
Make sure to leave enough room between the pieces so that you can turn them inside and out.