Chainsaw Carving a Bear (Paperback)

by Jamie Doeren (Author) "The style and the techniques in this book have been developed through my years of failure and success..." (more)
Key Phrases: chainsaw carving, carving bar

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Product Description
This chainsaw carving primer illustrates the demanding control and precision needed for this unlikely art form. Three projects include instructions for carving a cub in a stump, a caricature bear, and a bear on all fours. Techniques such as cutting straight, creating textures, shaping, sanding, burning for detail, and painting are covered, and special attention is given to how to safely operate a chainsaw, what clothing to wear while working, and how to set up a safe workshop.

About the Author
Jamie Doeren is a woodcarver and commissioned artist who specializes in chainsaw carving. He lives in Abrams, Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156523183X
• ISBN-13: 978-1565231832
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #297,031 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book on Chainsaw Carving, January 18, 2007

By	Willie Lee Binfet "Osothebear" (West Yellowstone,Montana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Was easy to follow, had great step by step pictures following the project, would have like more projects and more info on finishing process but enjoyed book

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid and thorough, December 13, 2008

By	Karen Tiede (Raleigh, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Jamie's book is solid and thorough. Follow along and make the cuts he suggests and you'll have a bearish-looking carving your first time out. If your bear isn't quite bear-enough on the first try, go again and for certain, your second bear will be.

My first bear followed a different set of instructions and looks like a pig. My second bear followed Jamie's book and sold as soon as the finish was dry.

Having carved a fair number of bears (and other things) since, I understand that measurements are not particularly useful: it all depends on the size of the tree / log you're starting with.

2.0 out of 5 stars chain saw carving a bear, January 27, 2008

By	David Snedeker "shadow" (Hanover, pa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Product should ;have measurements not just pictures...Seems the author assumes a lot of the people reading....