Chainsaw Carving

Author: Doeren, JamieBrand: Design OriginalsFeatures: Used Book in Good ConditionBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 80Publisher: Fox Chapel PublishingRelease Date: 01-04-2005Details: Product description Whether you are a chainsaw craftsman searching for inspiration or you are just getting started this book is for you. Jamie Doeren, author of Chainsaw Carving a Bear and Dennis Roghair—both nationally recognized award-winning chainsaw carvers—instruct you on how to create our nation's symbol from a tree trunk or log. Inside you'll find everything you need to carve with confidence including an overview of the chainsaw, safety, wood selection and preparation, step-by-step instructions, and 4 projects including: Carving an Eagle Head Plaque Standing Eagle with Fish and Mouth Open Eagle Soaring Eagle Bench Reference photos and an extensive gallery are also included which you can use for inspiration in future chainsaw carvings. From the Back Cover Take Your Carving Skills Outdoors and Discover the Potential of Your Chainsaw Award-winning chainsaw artists Jamie Doeren and Dennis Roghair teamed up to show you how to transform an ordinary log into an extraordinary icon: the American bald eagle. Whether you are discovering the artistic potential of the chainsaw for the first time or have been carving with it for years, Chainsaw Carving an Eagle will have you developing your skills and showcasing your talents with four striking projects: Eagle's Head Eagle with a Fish Soaring Eagle Eagle Bench With years of experience behind every page, Chainsaw Carving an Eagle also provides valuable information for all skill levels regarding safety techniques, proper equipment, wood selection, carving techniques, and finishing options. About the Author Jamie Doeren is an award-winning artist with more than 27 years of experience in sculpture. The author of two books on chainsaw carving, he operates a sculpture business and gallery in Abrams, Wisconsin. Jamie has won three world championships and four national titles in chainsaw carving competitions, and is credited with the creation of the United Chainsaw Carver’s Guild. Dennis Roghair started carving at an early age with a pocket knife, a tool he used to carve many small projects. In high school, he inherited hand carving tools by way of a brother's wife. With these tools, he paid his way through college in Utah doing sculptures while earning a degree in wildlife management. Dennis now carves full time in Hinckley, Minnesota. He can be reached there or contacted through his website at SculptureByRoghair.com.Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inchesLanguages: English

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