The art of chainsaw wood carving is an art form that many artists are beginning to explore. The art is a natural extension and extension of their skill sets. It often involves a combination or modern and traditional carving techniques. Since the 1960s, Crager and Tracie Dugas have been carving beautiful wood pieces. Between shows, they make every effort to return home to assist with staining and painting. His daughters have become involved in his work, sometimes helping with painting and staining. White pine is preferred by them as it is lighter and less susceptible to cracking.
Rich Anderson
Rich Anderson is a chainsaw woodcarver from Reedsport, Oregon. He is a Poughkeepsie local and lives there with his wife, and son. Anderson has several degrees in fine arts. He teaches art to Pre-K through fifth graders. Anderson has created many sculptures on Long Island, and even one in Colorado. His sculptures range from tall trees to small pieces such as corn ear sculptures. He is currently working on a sign for Youngs Farm in Riverhead.
The $400 chainsaw lets him create intricate sculptures that would have taken days to chisel from a tree. Because they can be recycled, chainsaw wood carving is a more eco-friendly option than chisels or hammers. Anderson uses word-of-mouth to promote his business. Anderson has carved a huge cobra as well as a great blue heron in Wading river for a mechanic.
Tracie Dugas
Tracie dugas's life-size wood carving of a wizard is an excellent example of her ability as a woodcarver using a chainsaw. The 49-year-old woman lives in Clare (Nova Scotia), between Digby and Yarmouth. The chainsaw wood carver, was among many artists who showed their work during Canada Day weekend in Sydney. While tourists were flooding Sydney's waterfront, locals had the chance to see the chainsaw artist while enjoying the short dry spell.
Tim Crager
Tim Crager, while he didn't consider him an artist and wasn't very skilled with a saw chainsaw, turned his passion into a full time career in carving six years back. Crager has been traveling the Eastern U.S. selling over $1 million worth carvings since that time. Born in Garrett, Eastern Kentucky, Crager grew up watching a chainsaw wood carver at work. The artist's style fascinated him so he called his boss one day and gave his two week notice.
Crager prefers white pine when it comes to wood choice. It's readily available from tree trimming businesses. But, there are many wood types that people prefer. Crager works with the grain of wood as a guide and let the saw do the rest. Crager will change his mind during a project. However, he usually knows what he is going to make. A small project can be done in an hour, while a large one may take 33 to 35 hours.
Don Scoggins
Don Scoggins works as a chainsaw-woodcarver. His wood carvings include detailed animals and often include multiple animals. His works have been admired by neighbors and tourists alike. The chainsaw sculptures are so large and detailed that they adorn the entrance and coffee shop at Blue Arrow Farm. Blue Arrow Farm's owner is Don Oriolo. He also manages Felix the Cat. Kacie Oriolo, Don Oriolo's wife, met during a New Jersey State Fair chainsaw competition.
The award-winning woodcarver started carving 15 years ago at a Reedsport, Oregon contest. He had already carved by hand, but he had never used a chainsaw before. His latest carvings feature an otter with a mother beaver and a squirrel peering out of the tree. And now, he's ready to compete at the National Chainsaw Carving Competition.
Dan Porter
Dan Porter, an Oregon chainsaw wood carver, has been a local favorite for many years. His intricate and detailed carvings are admired worldwide. He spent many years working in the timber industry, and he met like-minded people before he became famous. These are some of his most notable achievements as a wood carver.
FAQ
Can this be a way to make money?
Yes! Many woodworkers do. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), woodworkers earned a median annual salary of $34,000 in May 2012. That's higher than the national average of $31,000 per year.
Is it hard to start my own woodworking business?
It is not easy to start a woodworking business. You will need to adhere to many legal requirements. But, this doesn't mean you need to go through all of the trouble of setting up your business. Many people opt to join existing businesses instead. You only need to pay membership and tax fees.
Where can you buy hardwood lumber?
Home Depot offers hardwood lumber. You will find a range of wood products available at Home Depot.
There is also a wide selection of engineered hardwoods, including Ipe (Araucaria Angustifolia), Brazilian Cherry(Pau d'Arco), Mahogany (Swietenia Mcrophylla).
These woods can be found online by searching for "hardwood lumber" in Google.
Do you have any suggestions for starting a woodworking shop?
It's not easy to start your own woodworking business. However, if you are passionate about your hobby you will be willing to put in the effort. You might even enjoy running your own business.
One thing to keep in mind when launching a new venture is that you might encounter unexpected problems along the way. You might run out unexpectedly of funds. Or you might find that your customers aren’t willing or able to pay as much you had hoped. You must be ready to deal with such situations in order to survive.
Set up a separate account in your bank for your business. This way, you'll always know exactly how much money you have coming in.
What is the difference between a hobbyist or a professional woodworker, and how can you tell?
Hobbyists like making things with wood. Professionals focus more on quality. Hobbyists take great pride in their creations, and share them with family and friends. Professionals will spend hours researching designs before they begin working on a project. They'll pay great attention to details, from choosing the most suitable materials to finishing the work perfectly.
Statistics
- Most woodworkers agree that lumber moisture needs to be under 10% for building furniture. (woodandshop.com)
- If your lumber isn't as dry as you would like when you purchase it (over 22% in Glen Huey's opinion…probably over 10-15% in my opinion), then it's a good idea to let it acclimate to your workshop for a couple of weeks. (woodandshop.com)
- Average lumber prices rose about 600 percent between April 2020 and May 2021. (familyhandyman.com)
- The best-paid 10 percent make $76,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $34,000. (zippia.com)
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How To
How do you accurately measure wood?
There are many methods for measuring wood. We use a digital ruler (a tool to measure distances), laser level (used for leveling your work surface), and bubble level (used for levelling your work surface).
Two jaws are available on a digital scaler. One can open and the other close. One jaw holds the measured object while the other measures the distance between the two points. The digital calculator is ideal for measuring very small distances, like the thicknesses or wood.
Laser levels are equipped with an infrared light beam, which projects a line across a floor. The laser emits red dots on the line. The line can be viewed down to determine if the surface has an even surface. For large surfaces, laser levels are the best way to check their accuracy.
Bubble levels look similar to a compass. There is a bubble at the center of this device. The device will indicate whether the surface is level as long as it is centered. Bubble levels are good for checking the accuracy of smaller areas.