Chain Saw Carving

In an effort to generate more activity in this group besides spamming, how
about a discussion on chain saw carving. Has anyone here ever tried it? I
understand chain saws are quite dangerous in the wrong hands (isn't
everything?)
and certain kinds of bars are used for carving. I found it difficult to
locate any specific techniques or step-by-step projects on the Internet but
am hoping someone here may have some information. Particularly, protective
gear. What is best?
I have mountains of firewood in my yard and would like to try it. My
significant other has chain saw experience. We are going to try our hand at
a totem this weekend. I figure, if they don't turn out I can always use them
for the fireplace.
Thank you,
Bridget

David Bennett wrote:

In an effort to generate more activity in this group besides spamming, how
about a discussion on chain saw carving. Has anyone here ever tried it? I
understand chain saws are quite dangerous in the wrong hands (isn't
everything?)
and certain kinds of bars are used for carving. I found it difficult to
locate any specific techniques or step-by-step projects on the Internet but
am hoping someone here may have some information. Particularly, protective
gear. What is best?
I have mountains of firewood in my yard and would like to try it. My
significant other has chain saw experience. We are going to try our hand at
a totem this weekend. I figure, if they don't turn out I can always use them
for the fireplace.
Thank you,
Bridget



Try http://baileys-online.com/ click on the Chainsaw carving link on the
right side of the page. I thought I had a few more links, but I must have
cleverly saved them so I wouldn't be able to recognise them by the name:-)
Joe

This may give anyone interested in chain carving, a start in
same-----------George
http://www.builditplans.com/Carving/howcarveeagle.htm

Thank you George. Although I will probably never have the desire to chain
saw carve, I found this link to be very interesting and informative. It
takes a lot of courage to approach a log with a chain saw -- not only
because of personal harm but one slip can ruin hours of hard work and
creativity.

"George G" wrote in message
...
This may give anyone interested in chain carving, a start in
same-----------George
http://www.builditplans.com/Carving/howcarveeagle.htm