Chainsaw Blacksmith

[Will Fogarty]

Chainsaw Blacksmith.

I was asked by a man in Sligo to make a Blacksmith for a clock he is making. The Blacksmith will be holding a tongs in his left hand and a hammer in his right hand.

The idea is that when the clock strikes the hour the right arm will go up and down so that the hammer strikes an anvil.

It's a BIG clock, he tells me the pendulum is 5 foot long !

It's carved from a piece of Macrocarpa. I finished it with a mini grinder and sanding discs, a black and decker detail sander and some chisels and gouges to define the eyes and mouth.

 

tir-na-nog

[Goodpig]

Another great carve mate, love to see some pics in-situ.

[Will Fogarty]

Thanks Goodpig. I'm looking forward to seeing it myself, I will ask him to send me some pics when it's finished.

[thewoodwizard]

Nice idea and nice work , how do u find using a top handled saw for carving.?

[Goodpig]

Nice idea and nice work , how do u find using a top handled saw for carving.?

 

 

I was wondering that myself.

[dervishcarving]

made me a little nervous

havent used them much except when climbing and even then... me no likey

[Will Fogarty]

Nice idea and nice work , how do u find using a top handled saw for carving.?

 

Thanks The wood wizard, pretty new to this chainsaw carving and it was basically the only saw I could get here. to be honest i find it great. when i started i was using a 30+ year old husqvarna my dad had, so this is a big improvement, it an ama, have it about 9 months and never given an ounce of throuble.

I'm still using the ancient husky which is going great but it's heavy. I need to update it 20"-25" bar, any ideas ?

[Will Fogarty]

made me a little nervous

havent used them much except when climbing and even then... me no likey

 

Why nervous Dervishcarving ? less control ?

[thewoodwizard]

I have a 35 year old cd2100 husky its just under 2stone and a 99cc .I do most of my blocking with a 550xp husky with a 18 inch toony bar ,as i dont do a lot of big stuff .my smallist saw is a ms181 with a 12 inch qaurter tip bar , good luck mate

[dervishcarving]

yes, I find the top handles are just a bit too twitchy. i guess its just due to the lack of the long-lever you have with a rear handled saw.

mind you, im sure if yo are familiar with them then they are just as controllable.

if you are looking for a new bar i would suggest have a word with Rob D on these forums. he has a great range and lots of expertise. i would go for the sugi hama bars, man they are nice

light and strong