My first carving!

[Paul Smith]

Before:A small walnut which had to be removed due to fire damage several years ago!

 

After: my attempt at a Fungi! 20" bar didn't help and neither did braking the spring on my clutch of my Husky!:cussing:

[Anna]

Thats dam good for first attempt! So you didn't use a carving bar then? I want to have a go but didn't think it was safe to do without bar?

[Log-ologist]

Its great it really looks like a fence post.

[madmatt]

I'd be more than happy with that as a first attempt.

 

Anna, I know quite a few park rangers that have been carving since well before carving bars were invented. I haven't got a carving bar either. Have a go and use the same amount of common sense and caution as you do when using a saw normally.

[Andy Collins]

Thats dam good for first attempt! So you didn't use a carving bar then? I want to have a go but didn't think it was safe to do without bar?

 

You dont need a carving bar, although it is better for the finishing cuts to have one. Just watch out for the kick-back zone when carving.

[Paul Smith]

Thats dam good for first attempt! So you didn't use a carving bar then? I want to have a go but didn't think it was safe to do without bar?

 

I wanted to do more but as i said broke the spring on my clutch! I would reccomend a smaller bar though 20 " is a little dificult. The next door neighbour wanted me do do one for her but as I had no saw i got away with it! :wave: haven't got a clue what i would have charged anyway?

[Andy Collins]

Something that size I'd knock out for about £30.

[Paul Smith]

The customer was happy to say the least especialy as i did it for free

[Andy Collins]

Very commendable of you, think you ought to charge in future, as the wear and tear on chains and bars is higher than normal saw work.

[Paul Smith]

I thought as the customer had lost a nice tree I would give them a nice sentimental reminder for the new deck area to overlook the stunning views! I won't be doing any more for free though as it did take me the best part of 2 hours!