Many artists are discovering the beauty 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. Since the 1960s, Crager and Tracie Dugas have been carving beautiful wood pieces. In between shows, they try to get home as much as possible to help out with painting and staining. His daughters help out with staining or painting occasionally. They prefer white pine because it is lighter than other types of pine and is less likely to crack.
Rich Anderson
Rich Anderson, a chainsaw wood carver from Reedsport in Oregon, is Rich Anderson. Anderson is a Poughkeepsie native and lives with his son and wife. 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 to create a sign for Youngs Farm, Riverhead.
The $400 chainsaw lets him create intricate sculptures that would have taken days to chisel from a tree. Chainsaw wood carving can also be used to create beautiful sculptures that are more environmentally friendly than hammers and chisels. 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 has created a life-size Wizard from wood. This is a great example of her skill as an expert chainsaw wood carver. The 49-year old woman 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. Although tourists flooded Sydney's waterfront, the dry spell allowed locals to take in the view of the chainsaw artist and enjoy the waterway.
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 sold more than $1million worth of carvings over the Eastern U.S. in his six-year career. Crager was brought up in Garrett, Eastern Kentucky. As a child, he watched a chainsaw carver at work. He was captivated by the artist's work and called his boss to give him his notice for two weeks.
Crager favors white pine over other wood types because it is easily accessible from tree trimming companies. Many people prefer different types of wood. Crager is a follower of the grain and allows the saw to guide his creations. Although Crager is usually clear about what he intends to do before he starts a project, he can change his mind at any time. The creation of small projects takes only an hour. However, larger carvings can take from 33 to 36 hours.
Don Scoggins
Don Scoggins is an expert chainsaw and wooden carver. His wood carvings are detailed and often contain many animals. His creations have attracted the attention of both tourists and neighbours. The chainsaw sculptures are so large and detailed that they adorn the entrance and coffee shop at Blue Arrow Farm. 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 woodcarver started carving 15 years ago at a Reedsport, Oregon contest. Although he was an experienced wood carver, he had never used one before. His carvings include an otter and a mother bear, as well as a squirrel peeking through 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 intricate, detailed carvings have been admired all over the world. But before he became famous, he spent years carving for the timber industry and met other like-minded people. Here are some of the qualities that made him a world-class Wood Carver:
FAQ
Is it hard to start my own woodworking business?
It can be difficult to start your woodworking business. You will need to adhere to many legal requirements. You don't have to go through all that hassle of setting it up. Many people join already-established businesses. You will only have to pay membership fees, taxes, and other charges.
What wooden items sell well?
The most successful wooden items are made from sustainable wood.
Maple, cherry, mahogany walnut, teak, mahogany and maple are the most common woods for furniture.
These woods are extremely strong but also have beautiful colors and grain patterns. They also last for many years if cared for properly.
Wooden furniture should always be painted first to protect against moisture damage. All surfaces should be painted, including doors, drawers, and handles.
Paint that is water-resistant will ensure furniture lasts for a long time.
Use a high-quality, oil-based primer and two coats of topcoat. It is possible to apply multiple coats depending on how heavy the wear.
Avoid spray cans or aerosol colors. These products have solvents that evaporate quickly, leaving behind dangerous fumes.
Can I make my living doing this job?
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. This is higher than the $31,000 annual national average.
Statistics
- 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)
- 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 I accurately measure wood?
Wood measurement can be done using several methods. 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 has two jaws that open and close. One jaw holds a measured object and the other measures distances between the points. The digital caliper is great for measuring small distances like thicknesses of wood.
Laser levels emit an infrared laser beam that projects a straight line across the floor. The laser emits a red dot on the line. By looking down the line, you can see whether the surface is even or not. Large surfaces can be checked for accuracy with laser levels.
Bubble levels look similar to a compass. The center of the device contains a bubble. As long as the bubble remains centered, the device can tell you if the surface has been leveled. Bubble levels are good for checking the accuracy of smaller areas.