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[stoxs]

right folks

 

as a non carver but interested in having a go where do i start?

 

what wood is best or shouldn`t be used?

what should i try to create first?

best saw to try with?

Good tips on what not to do?

good tips on what to do ?

Any good web sites to look at?

Good books to read?

Size of timber to start with?

Anything to avoid in the timber? (cracks or knots)

 

 

there is some great work on here and would love to be able to make something simliar but just don`t know where to start.

[TommyTreecarver]

right folks

 

as a non carver but interested in having a go where do i start?

 

what wood is best or shouldn`t be used?

what should i try to create first?

best saw to try with?

Good tips on what not to do?

good tips on what to do ?

Any good web sites to look at?

Good books to read?

Size of timber to start with?

Anything to avoid in the timber? (cracks or knots)

 

 

there is some great work on here and would love to be able to make something simliar but just don`t know where to start.

I did and i think most carvers started with mushrooms, using any wood you want really I found most carvers prefer Douglas fir or if you can get your hands on it Western Sequioa if you are going to use a softwood, but you can charge more for a carving if its a hardwood like oak, all you guys here will know what kind of wood lasts outdoors the longest and thats a factor to think about.

[stoxs]

Thanks for reply tommy

 

Just looked at your amazing carving pictures

Superb is all i can say.

 

Any tips and hints you can pass on would be appreciated.

[firewoodman]

this is my first and second ever attempt at chainsaw carving after being inspired by this site.