Many artists are now exploring the art of chainsaw wood carving. It is a natural extension to their skills set and often includes a mixture of traditional carving techniques with modern designs. Crager, along with Tracie Dugas his wife, have been carving beautiful wood creations together since the 1960s. In between shows, they try to get home as much as possible to help out with painting and staining. His daughters also help with some of his staining and painting projects. They also prefer to use white pine, which is lighter and less likely to crack.
Rich Anderson
Rich Anderson, a chainsaw wood carver from Reedsport in Oregon, is Rich Anderson. Anderson, a Poughkeepsie-native, lives with his family. Anderson has several degrees from the Fine Arts Department and teaches art to children from Pre-K through Fifth Grade. Anderson has carved many sculptures across Long Island and in Colorado. His works include sculptures made from corn ear and standing trees. He is currently working to create a sign for Youngs Farm, Riverhead.
A $400 chainsaw can be used to create sculptures that are more beautiful than those made by chiseling out a tree. Chainsaw wood carving is also a greener choice than chisels and hammers because they are recyclable. Anderson promotes his business by word of mouth. He has created a huge cobra and great blue heron to help a Wading River mechanic.
Tracie Dugas
Tracie Dugas created this life-sized wizard from wood. It is a stunning example of her skills as a chainsaw wood carver. The 49-yearold lives in Clare Nova Scotia between Digby, Yarmouth. The chainsaw wood carver was one of several artists who exhibited their work during the Canada Day weekend in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The Sydney waterfront was flooded with tourists, but the brief dry spell provided a perfect opportunity for locals to enjoy the waterfront and catch a glimpse of the chainsaw artist.
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 sold over $1 million in carvings throughout the Eastern U.S. Crager was born in Garrett, Eastern Kentucky. He grew up watching the chainsaw wood carver at his work. The artist's style fascinated him so he called his boss one day and gave his two week notice.
When it comes to material choice, Crager prefers white pine because it's easily available from tree trimming companies. However, many people prefer other kinds of wood. Crager is a follower of the grain and allows the saw to guide his creations. Crager knows what he wants to create before he even begins a project. But he may change his mind halfway through. For small projects, it takes less than an hour. Large carvings can take 33 to 35hrs.
Don Scoggins
Don Scoggins is a chainsaw wooden carver. His wood carvings are intricate and often feature many animals. His creations are a hit with tourists and locals alike. Blue Arrow Farm's entry and coffee shop is adorned by chainsaw sculptures so detailed and large that they can be seen from all angles. Don Oriolo owns Blue Arrow Farm and is an artist and manager of Felix the Cat. Kacie Oriolo, Don Oriolo's spouse, met at the New Jersey State Fair during a chainsaw contest.
The award-winning wood carver began carving in a contest in Reedsport, Oregon 15 years ago. He had already carved by hand, but he had never used a chainsaw before. His carvings now include an animal, a mother bear, and a squirrel looking out from a tree. Now he is preparing for the National Chainsaw Carving Competition.
Dan Porter
Dan Porter, a chainsaw carver from Oregon, is a local talent that has been sought-after for many decades. His beautiful and intricate carvings are highly regarded. Before he was famous, he worked for years in the wood industry and met others who were like-minded. Here are some things that made him an international wood carver.
FAQ
How can I learn basic woodworking skills
Building a bench is a great way to get started in furniture building. This project can be done with any kind of wood that you have at home. If you aren't sure what type of wood to use, you can buy cheap pine boards from Lowes or Home Depot. After you've built your bench, you'll want to sand off all the rough edges and finish it with a stain or varnish.
Is there anything else I should know about woodworking?
It is easy for people to overlook the work involved in furniture making. Finding the right type of wood is the most difficult aspect of this process. It can be hard to choose from the many types of wood that are available.
A problem is that wood doesn't have the same properties. Wooden can split or crack, while some woods may warp. These factors should be taken into account before buying wood.
What tools work best for me?
It helps to reflect on your needs and preferences before you shop for tools. Do you prefer metal or plastic handles What size screws and nails do you use most often? Are you more comfortable using power tools than hand tools?
Where can I locate free woodworking plans
Woodworking plans can be found online without the need to purchase books or magazines. You only need to Google search. Search Google for "free woodworking" to see hundreds of sites that provide free plans.
Statistics
- The best-paid 10 percent make $76,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $34,000. (zippia.com)
- Overall employment of woodworkers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. (bls.gov)
- Woodworkers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $24,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $108,000. (zippia.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)
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How can you accurately measure wood?
We use many methods to measure wood. We use a digital scale (a tool for measuring distances), a laser-level (used to level your work surface), as well as a bubble level (used in order to level your work surface).
A digital caliper comes with two jaws. The one jaw holds the object to be measured, while the other measures distance between them. The digital calculator is ideal for measuring very small distances, like the thicknesses or wood.
Laser levels use an infrared beam of light to project a line across the ground. A red dot is created by the laser. If you look down on the line, it will show whether the surface appears even or not. Laser levels are ideal for checking the accuracy on large surfaces.
Bubble levels look similar to a compass. The center of the device contains a bubble. The device will inform you if the surface is level if the bubble is in the center. Bubble levels are great for checking the accuracy and precision of smaller areas.