Many artists are exploring the art of chainsaw wood carving. The art is a natural extension their skill set. It often includes a combination traditional carving techniques and contemporary designs. Crager and Tracie Dugas, his wife, have been creating beautiful wood carvings since the 1960s. Between shows, they like to go home and help with 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 is an Oregon chainsaw wood carver. 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 throughout Long Island. His pieces range from standing trees to smaller pieces like corn ear sculptures. He is currently working on a sign for Youngs Farm in Riverhead.
He can create stunning sculptures with a $400 chainsaw that is much faster than it would take to cut a tree. Chainsaw wood carving is also a greener choice than chisels and hammers because they are recyclable. Anderson advertises his business through word of mouth and has carved a giant cobra and a great blue heron for a mechanic in Wading River.
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 young woman lives in Clare Nova Scotia, near Digby and Yarmouth. The chainsaw woodcarver was among several artists who displayed their works during the Canada Day weekend, Sydney, Nova Scotia. 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 was not an artist. He was only moderately skilled with a chainsaw. However, six years ago his passion for carving made him a full-time carver. Crager has sold more than $1,000,000 worth of carvings across the Eastern U.S. since then. Crager was born in Garrett in Eastern Kentucky and grew up following a chainsaw woodcarver at work. Crager fell in love with the artist's art and gave his two-week notice to his boss.
Crager favors white pine over other wood types because it is easily accessible from tree trimming companies. Some people prefer other woods. Crager is a follower of the grain and allows the saw to guide his creations. Crager will change his mind during a project. However, he usually knows what he is going to make. For small projects, it takes less than an hour. Large carvings can take 33 to 35hrs.
Don Scoggins
Don Scoggins can be described as a chainsaw woodcarver. His wood carvings include detailed animals and often include multiple animals. His creations have attracted the attention of both tourists and neighbours. Blue Arrow Farm has a chainsaw shop, and its sculptures are so detailed and large they grace the front of the farm. Blue Arrow Farm is run by Don Oriolo. He is also the owner and manager of Felix the Cat. Kacie Oriolo, Don Oriolo’s husband, met while participating in a New Jersey State Fair competition for chainsaws.
The 15-year old wood carver was awarded the award at a Reedsport, Oregon competition. He was already proficient at hand carving, but he hadn't ever used a machine like a chainsaw. His latest carvings feature an otter with a mother beaver and a squirrel peering out of the tree. He is now ready to compete in National Chainsaw Carving Competition.
Dan Porter
Dan Porter, an Oregon chainsaw wood carver, has been a local favorite for many years. His intricate, detailed carvings have been admired all over the world. He was an accomplished wood carver who spent many years working in the lumber industry. Here are some things that made him an international wood carver.
FAQ
Can I make my living doing this job?
Yes! In fact, most woodworkers already have it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS), in May 2012 the median annual wage of woodworkers was $34,000 This is significantly higher than the national average, which is $31,000 per year.
Are you able to teach yourself woodworking
Learning by doing is the best way of learning anything. Woodworking takes practice, skill, patience and experience. Any craft requires patience to master.
Learning how to do something is best done by doing it. Start small and learn from your mistakes.
Do you know anything more about woodworking?
It is easy for people to overlook the work involved in furniture making. Finding the right kind of wood is the most difficult part. There are so many options for wood, it can be difficult choosing the right one.
The problem with wood is that not all wood properties are the same. Some woods will warp and others will split or crack. These factors should be taken into account before buying wood.
How often should I get new supplies?
You will likely need to replace some tools over time. Hand tools will need to be sharpened regularly. If you are using power tools, you will need to purchase replacement parts regularly. You can spread your purchases over a number of months to avoid spending too much.
Statistics
- In 2014, there were just over 237,000 jobs for all woodworkers, with other wood product manufacturing employing 23 percent; wood kitchen cabinets and countertop manufacturing employing 21 percent. (theartcareerproject.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)
- 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)
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How To
How do you accurately measure wood?
There are many methods for measuring 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).
Two jaws are available on a digital scaler. One can open and the other close. One jaw holds the object being measured and the other measures the distance between them. The digital calculator is ideal for measuring very small distances, like the thicknesses or wood.
Laser levels emit an infrared laser beam that projects a straight line across the floor. The laser emits a red dot along the line. By looking down the line, you can see whether the surface is even or not. Laser levels are ideal for checking the accuracy on large surfaces.
Bubble levels look similar to a compass. The device's center bubble is visible. As long the bubble is not in the middle, the device will show you whether the surface of the object is level. Bubble levels are great for checking the accuracy and precision of smaller areas.