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  1. #1
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    Default Where do you get logs from in SE Melbourne for practicing chainsaw?

    I was given an electric chainsaw and it seems to work pretty well, has more grunt that I thought it would have.
    I thought I might try carving a mushroom for the garden.
    I just don't know where to get a log from. I'm in a south east melb suburb.
    I'm not after any rare timber because chances are I'm going to suck so I just want something to hack at for practice.

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    You might try 'tree surgeons' in the yellow pages. Just explain what you want it for and they may hold back a piece out of the multcher.

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    Default The Log.

    Hi V/G,
    You may also try the Local Council, Parks & Garden Dept.
    There Is also a Chap, Kevin Gilders, in Notting Hill, 9 5614606.
    He is a Chainsaw Carver, may even be able to help you out as well.
    Might even have a web site, forgot to look.
    Regards,
    issatree.
    Have Lathe, Wood Travel.

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    Default The Chainsaw Carvings.

    Hi Again, V/G.,
    Well, I found time to have a look for you, on " The Carvers ".
    So if you Google,;

    www.kevingilderschainsawcarver.com
    www.johnbradychainsawcarver.com

    You will get all the Info you may want on C/Carving.
    Great lot of Photos, with a ounce of age, but worth a look.
    I'm certain, if Kevin is around, he could most likly find a log for you.
    There was always a C/Comp. at SAFE, Seymour, ea. Feb.
    So have fun, as that is what 2 Chaps & the Ladies are doing.
    Regards,
    issatree.
    Have Lathe, Wood Travel.

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    A whole stack of pine logs in Harkaway near the round about. They are clearing the pine from the park by the side of the road. Mostly huge logs, but I think there might be a few small bits there. Might need a bloke to help you retrieve it. :S
    anne-maria.
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