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Thanks i will look them up:U

I am reasonably happy with the outcome , just getting back into carving after a long lay off. Does anybody know where i can source some good quality carving gear , ie chainsaw , chisels , grinding...

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Hi Sebastion yes they are all locally found stumps.It seems round here a lot of camphor laurel gets cut down and it is a really good timber to carve.

Thanks for the welcome Guys , look forward to learning some tips & tricks.

Here is one more i have done it sits in my pond at home.It is western red cedar.

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hi whitling , i rough out with the chainsaw and then finish with traditional tools , rasps chisel and then a lot of sandpaper and elbow grease.I was lucky enough to score some large pieces of camphor...

stumbled across this site looks great , i have been carving with chainsaw mainly for a few years off and on and am keen to get back into it.Here are a few of my sculptures. ...