by Jamie Doeren (Author)
Chainsaw carving is quickly becoming a popular hobby for woodworkers and a lucrative way to earn money selling carvings. Learn the secrets of transforming an ordinary piece of wood into a striking work of art with easy-to-follow instructions for beginners from world champion chainsaw carver Jamie Doeren. Inside Chainsaw Carving a Bear you'll find 3 step-by-step projects for carving both realistic and caricature bears with a chainsaw that progress in difficulty. Also included is a complete overview on tools, safety, layout, reference materials, basic chainsaw cuts, and tips for designing your own chainsaw bear project.
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Chainsaw carving is quickly becoming a popular hobby for woodworkers and a lucrative way to earn money selling carvings. Now, you can learn the secrets to transforming an ordinary piece of wood into a striking work of art with the easy-to-follow instructions included in this book. Inside you'll find: - Overview of the chainsaw - Safety information - Photo reference of live bears - Step-by-step demonstrations for 3 projects Follow the author as he guides you through 3 projects. From start to finish, you'll learn how to carve: - Cub in a stump - Caricature bear with welcome sign - Growling grizzly