Can you chainsaw carve pine? This is a common question most people ask when they discover they have pine at their disposal for the first time. My answer regarding woods for carving is always the same. Pine is softwood with varying characteristics across species, but most pine is good for chainsaw carving. Detailing with pine … Read more
Choosing the right type of wood can make all the difference in chainsaw carving. A popular hardwood, Oak is often considered a great option due to its strength and durability. However, Oak also presents some challenges for carving, including its hardness and tendency to split and check. This post explores the benefits and challenges of … Read more
Chainsaw carving in the public domain is relatively a new craft compared to other woodcarving techniques. Finding good information on chainsaws for carving is hard because not most guys are talking about it. I have been doing wood carving for a while and recently began researching chainsaw carving. As in any craft understanding, it is … Read more
Chainsaw carving is a relatively new technique of carving. It is, however, very interesting and makes carving big wooden sculptures a walk in the park. But chainsaws are also inherently dangerous. If you’re looking to start chainsaw carving, this article will inform you about all the 411s of chainsaw carving. Here is all you need … Read more
The best wood to use when carving with a chainsaw depends on the project you’re trying to create, whether cutting small decorative pieces or more oversized functional items. Several species lend themselves well to chainsaw carving, some much better than others. Hence, it’s essential to understand the characteristics of each kind before you begin cutting … Read more