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Old 04-29-2006, 01:48 PM
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Well, I decided that I just had to try something new.... Not as easy as it looks.

I did not know that I would get a workout doing a chainsaw carving. I am going to wait till tomorrow to finish.

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Old 04-29-2006, 02:28 PM
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Boy that looks like fun!
I also enjoyed looking through your web site. I especially like your Gnome homes.
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Old 04-29-2006, 02:37 PM
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Thanks Thor, I have ordered a large shipment of cottonwood bark hope it comes soon!!
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Old 04-29-2006, 03:39 PM
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Greg:
Looks to much like work,carving with a chainsaw.I also enjoyed looking at your website.
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Old 04-29-2006, 04:18 PM
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Greg, I like your carving site also. Great stuff, but that elk relief is a beauty.
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That does look like fun. Can't wait to see it finished. I looked at your website and really enjoyed the gnome homes.
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Old 04-29-2006, 04:56 PM
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greg,

cant wait to see the finshed bear. what kind of wood are you using for him and what kind of finish will you apply. thanks for sharing.


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Old 04-29-2006, 05:00 PM
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I've also been having some chainsaw carving fun lately. I really like the way you have made the area where the eyes will go which is a little different from my normal method. Looks just great!

Yeah, it helps to have a strong upper body to carve with the chainsaw but if using the right bar, a razor sharp chain, and the right size saw for the job... roughing out verses detailing, then those things will make it a bit more enjoyable. But then again, I'm still learning the chainsaw thing too.

Looking very forward to the progress. Think safety first when using the power carver of all power carving... the chainsaw!
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Old 04-29-2006, 05:01 PM
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I am using pondarosa pine (scrap pc I found on my hunting land)

I was just stuying the net to try to figure out how to finish him. I could burn it or paint it, don't really know which is best yet. Then I need to figure out how to seal the wood, presurve it and then finish it.

This is my first chainsaw carving and I am not really sure how to finish it.....

I welcome suggestions and I will post what I finally choose.

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Old 05-04-2006, 07:08 PM
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Ok, here is the bear finished carving... Now I need to finish it with sealer....
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