Chainsaw Carving

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

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[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

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[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

Boys, I bought a 346xp last week ($332.00 + 15 delivery) with the anticipation of setting up as a carving saw. JCAM, (that stands for jesus christ allmighty) the gator (wife) found out about it and threatened me with divorce, the plague, and violent death in a burning car crash. Jeez, boyz. It was difficult there for a couple of days, but I sold off a couple of cords of wood and an old appliance or two, and life is good again. The 346 is so cute, can't wait to gas her, and see what she's got. Ever have a real good feeling about a saw. I do about this one. Ya'll be careful out there.

 

[treeclimber165]

Thanks for reviving this thread, Mike. I almost forgot about out lil carving girl. I must be getting old or sick or something.

Congrats on your new saw. I hear they are comperable to an 026 but I've never run one. Good size for anything up to 15" or so without any problem.
If you run .325 chain, Oregon has a new chain out with fairly low anti-kickback bumper links. It's 22LP and has a squared chisel tooth and looks fairly aggressive. Might be worth checking out.

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

Thanks Brian- this saw came with a laminated bar and .325 chain H30 044 501 084 06-66. Can anyone convert that chain # to an Oregon #. Anyway, I will change this saw out to run 1/4 chain and a 12" quarter tip carving bar. Can't help but ask Dennis to send me a modified muffler though.

 

[tundraotto]

for carving? mike you are really makinf excuses now a 346xp for carving you are going to end up crosscutting the whole piece on purpose halfway!!! modified muffler you're nuts!!

btw. welcome to the club - and have you ever run a saw in the street in a residential neighborhood at 2am? - you will, just ask 088 Gypo Lambert 37.89hp

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

???? Tundratto, I see they let you out again. Yeah a 346, I hear hardwood down there in florida, (by the way,..too bad so sad) carves with an 066. Probably about an even race. I've done alot of stuff in my life, but never racing saws in a residential nehborhood. The closest red light is 40 minutes. Anyway, what the hell do you care Arkie?

 

[tundraotto]

well hopefully it wont take you forever to figure out what the traffic light [note: single - not plural] :angel: is out there for in TN so you can come out here and race some saws

 

[chainsawworld]

mike,
i can see why dennis is mad at you now. posting a picture of his sister wearing his underwear. marty

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

I know Marty, still feel bad about doing that. She told me Dennis wouldn't mind.

 

[Newfie]

Mike,

The 346 usually comes with the Narrow kerf chain (and bar). It's called 95VP by Oregon. Limbing pines with mine today. Get up over 10" and it is out of its powerband. It's a dragster as opposed to an indy car. I love mine.

 

[jsikkema1]

Carving bar on a 346xp???

Whats up with that...

12" quarter tip 1/4 pitch WFO

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there you go Mike

Jeff

 

[tundraotto]

jeff! come on now! nobody would have the patience to carve with that demon would they they would just chop the log in half just to hear that baby scream!! (i bet it does scream with that 1/4")

 

[WOLF_RIVER_MIKE]

Wow Jeff, that looks just like my set up. Rec'd that package in the mail yeterday, can't wait to bolt it on and try it out. Thanks again Jeff.

 

[Caledonian]

I would like to try carving. Anyone, recommend books/videos, any info at all really.
Thanks.

 

[ontario026]

I'd love to see a carving forum here. I love chainsaw carvings, I have only attempted one eagle and it turned out pretty rustic looking, I'll have to post some pics of it. I carved it following directions, I'm not too artistic on my own. A local tree service guy who I beleive works on his own has been doing lots of paid carving work in the area on top of his normal tree pruning and removal. I will have to snap a few pics of his work as well....

 

[Caledonian]

Hi Matthew,

Post the pictures Buddy, looking forward to seeing them.

Cheers,

John.

 

[Caledonian]

Hi Folks,

I was wondering if any of the original members who posted on this thread were still around. Maybe you only read these days, instead of post??? (for whatever reason).
Anyway, I am really interested in the carving, if you have any info. on chainsaw carving, that you would like to pass on to an amateur, then please P.M. me.
I will only post the info. if you'll let me. :angel:

Thanks,

John.

 

[Chainsaw Master]

Hi john whatcha need ta know? I make a living carving, so any questions I'd be glad to answer.Theres no secrets to it, except lots of practice, and a sharp saw, I do most of my work with a 346 with a lo pro bar & chain....lets ya cut around corners. Use a 136 wi a dime tip for detailing. some peices i use a 4' grinder on, but mostly just saws. Heres a couple pix of my work.

 

[Caledonian]

Chainsaw Master,

Nice work . If you can, more pictures please?

My questions, here goes...

Can you give examples, are some types of wood easier to work than others?

How do you go about, preparing the work piece, prior to starting to cut?

What do you use to hold the wood in place as you carve?

Who makes your bars and chains? You mentioned a special bar, is it also special chains?

Can you suggest any books or videos/DVD?

Thank You.