Get an electric or battery powered saw.
We had a neighbor up the street, an "Artist" who took to carving. I about bought him an electric as a gift to help quench his late night carving.
I love the sound of a screaming saw and a rainbow of chips as much as the next guy but not so much late at night/evening.
If there are people anywhere near, go 'Lectric, they'll thank you.
and, BTW, you can carve INSIDE