Chainsaw carving 101

[Adirondack]

I went to a logging demonstration and they made a small chair for kids. It looked very simple to do. I tried one and it turned out pretty good. I would like to learn some other basic things I could do as well. Is there a site dedicated to the beginner with step by step instructions?

 

[twoclones]

Chainsaw Sculptors has a 'step by step' instruction area.
http://www.chainsawsculptors.com/

You going to post a pic of your chair?


Butch

 

[Adirondack]

Thanks for the link.
Here are some pics. I have carved three but I only have a pic of two.

 

[twoclones]

Those do look like a good started project. If you'd like to smooth out the saw lines and sharp corners, use a 4" angle grinder w/ 24 grit flap wheels like these;
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=44972

Butch

 

[Adirondack]

Chainsaw Sculptors has a 'step by step' instruction area.
http://www.chainsawsculptors.com/

You going to post a pic of your chair?


Butch

Thanks. Most of the sculptors look very difficult. Because I have no skill I would like to begin with furniture. Any step by step furniture making sites?

 

[twoclones]

Try this...

Don't know of furniture sites... You need to try this owl to get you going. VERY SIMPLE and very cute. Here is Barre Pinske's video of how to carve it;
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1268824

and my daugher's version which was her first carving ever;
http://www.misschainsaw.com/first_owl.html

Butch
http://www.WoodHacker.com/

 

[Adirondack]

Don't know of furniture sites... You need to try this owl to get you going. VERY SIMPLE and very cute. Here is Barre Pinske's video of how to carve it;
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1268824

and my daugher's version which was her first carving ever;
http://www.misschainsaw.com/first_owl.html

Butch
http://www.WoodHacker.com/

WOW your daughter made a great owl. Thanks for the link. I will try this later in the week.