Hi, I'm new to carving so I'm looking for some tips. I'm on Arboristsite quite a bit, but mostly in the firewood forum because that's what I do most of the time. Ok, sometimes I can't help myself but sneak on the chainsaw forum but that always turns out expensive. lol. This is my first post on the carving forum because I recently dropped a yard tree that I've wanted to carve into some legs for years. I posted already about it in the firewood forum because it definately taught me some interest notes about dropping a tree over your head level. Eating saw chips is bad for seeing whats going on in the felling cut mainly!
Anyhow after getting the trunks on the ground I've managed to carve what's left into this without any research, which I should have done first because it probably would have saved me some time and energy. And Mr. Bigwoods left toes
The start:
Then this:
And where I'm at after today:
I'm happy with it so far, but because I ripped some holding wood Mr. Bigwood has a few left toes missing, and I've learned a few other things too:
-Start off smaller! at ground level would be a heckuva lot easier than learning on a ladder!
-Two legs equals two carvings that have to be somewhat symmetrical. Not smart either!
-Pyramidial shapes are a lot easier because its easier to cut downward rather than upward. More so when a ladder is involved! lol
What I don't know is what type chain is best, wood is best, bar type(although I'm not ready to spend $100 plus yet for a dime tip which I'm sure would help on the boots), and a million other questions that I don't know to ask. So if you have any pointers chime in. This is only the second time I've tried to carve and I really enjoy it. Even if you have some good links to show me that would be great. Thanks for the help!
Anyhow after getting the trunks on the ground I've managed to carve what's left into this without any research, which I should have done first because it probably would have saved me some time and energy. And Mr. Bigwoods left toes
The start:
Then this:
And where I'm at after today:
I'm happy with it so far, but because I ripped some holding wood Mr. Bigwood has a few left toes missing, and I've learned a few other things too:
-Start off smaller! at ground level would be a heckuva lot easier than learning on a ladder!
-Two legs equals two carvings that have to be somewhat symmetrical. Not smart either!
-Pyramidial shapes are a lot easier because its easier to cut downward rather than upward. More so when a ladder is involved! lol
What I don't know is what type chain is best, wood is best, bar type(although I'm not ready to spend $100 plus yet for a dime tip which I'm sure would help on the boots), and a million other questions that I don't know to ask. So if you have any pointers chime in. This is only the second time I've tried to carve and I really enjoy it. Even if you have some good links to show me that would be great. Thanks for the help!