Chainsaw Carving Gnomes

[@jamescronover6296]

Very nice. I started chainsaw carving two years ago at the age of 62- a life long dream.. Your carvings are awesome, bud. Good job.

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks, and thanks for watching.

[@NorthPoleDesign]

8:33 I involuntarily lol'd!! Nice work on all, as usual!

[@jeremyyoungmann5083]

Stumbled onto your videos this past week, instant fan of your demeanor and your style of filming. More over, your art work is amazing. I just recently started chainsaw carving about two weeks ago, complete noob but I am 100% addicted. I attempted my first gnome last week and was less then happy with how it turned out, just looked goofy. After watching this video, I gave it another go and tried to replicate a few of your techniques and wouldn't you know it, I fell in love with carving gnomes! Wanted to throw you a quick hello and a huge thank you for the help this video provided. My gnomes did not look anywhere near as cool as yours, but man was I ever stoked with the results, was actually quite proud of what I had created.

[@BigRagufromAT]

Omg thank you! You made my day!

[@510Redneck]

Love the gnomes. That wood spirit is insane... well done.

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching!

[@NorthPoleDesign]

The commentary is just so insightful and appreciated! I've been carving since the beginning of covid and your content has truly helped me along in this wild journey! Thanks Jeff!

[@BigRagufromAT]

You're very welcome. Thanks for seeing what I saw!

[@garywittenmyerjr]

Howdy from da Yoop, Thanks for the video Jeff, signed up for my first carving competition and looking for some quick carve ideas love the gnomes :)

[@francoblech9499]

Beautyfull Gnoms Jeff. I licke this! Franco from Germany😊😊😊👍👍

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@whittling]

Looks great Jeff! I'm going to mention this video in the next Wood Carving Weekly episode. Happy carving!

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks, buddy! Thanks for watching!

[@whittling]

My pleasure Jeff!@@BigRagufromAT

[@phillipjohnson5829]

My wife really loves her two Gnomes!! It was nice meeting you too and seeing the other creations in your shop.

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching!

[@tmise50]

BEST looking gnomes I’ve seen yet! Curious as to what wood you use for making these?

[@BigRagufromAT]

I use White Pine. Thanks for watching.

[@markanthony559]

Just found your channel, awesome gnomes sir 👍👍👍

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@Josh-u6q]

Hey Jeff those are awesome ...I've been making lots of gnomes myself out here in Colorado...they are definitely fun!!!! Great video thanks again

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks, man! I love to make them! Thanks for taking the time to watch and for commenting it means a lot.

[@chainsawcarver]

Always a pleasure to watch. My gnomes up here in muskoka canada look alot colder. Lol

[@BigRagufromAT]

Ha, thanks for watching!

[@MarkWallace-rb7jd]

Thanks for the tutorial, I carved one and he came out great!

[@BigRagufromAT]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@earlmacrae]

Hey Jeff, just bumped into your channel. The gnomes are great. My gnomes are 1" tall to 2 feet tall. Love your style. Once the weather clears here in Massachusetts, I am going to try your style gnomes. Thanks. Carve on!

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate the feedback. The channel could use the boost! Thanks again!

[@petruvasiu9740]

Hello and Happy New Year from Transilvania-Romania! Man, i think you are the best chainsaw carver i saw here on youtube, you are the best! Your works are such an inspiration, looking at you I keep my passion for carving and I hope that in this year I will be able to do more in this regard because I am also very talented :):):) Keep up the great job!

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching! I love making these videos for this reason. People from around the world can see them. Thanks for the kind words you made my day! Happy New Year!

[@drewditzler2818]

All look good very cool

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching!

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Fantastic love them. ❤️ ❤❤

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@NorthlakeK9]

Nice work sir

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks, and thanks for watching 👀

[@MarkWallace-rb7jd]

Dude, you’re very entertaining!

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

[@kcmerck660]

Hi Jeff, another great video. Those are some awesome gnomes sir. I'm going to have to do a few of these. I started doing that dry brushing you show and its made my carvings look so much better. Thank you for that. Question- You mention the saw and bar combo but what chain and chain sizes are you running on those saws? It looks like you have 3 different chains between them. The tsumura looks like maybe an .043 and the 70c looks chunkier.

[@willlonghorseservices1794]

Fantastic gnomes!!!!

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching!

[@rodneygrau6015]

I think they're cool ! I want one

[@rodneygrau6015]

Great Video! You will be in the Northwoods before you know it :)

[@garyskelton5739]

These are absolutely fantastic ,great work Jeff! Beginner carver here,would you mind explaining the paint process you use! So base black ,then do you use acrylic or latex after that and do you add water to the paint so it’s more of a stain look? Thanks so much!

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching. I use a latex base and dry brush with rattle cans.

[@garyskelton5739]

Thanks so much

[@petrmalek5335]

Veri nice

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching!

[@helenallen4449]

❤❤❤

[@jamespalmer6854]

What color paint did you apply for the nose/mouth Mr Mohr? Awesome work!

[@BigRagufromAT]

It's a mix between white red yellow orange. Thanks for watching!

[@RobertHenry-b9c]

Cool

[@mrjawmaster5854]

What type of poly do you use to preserve the carving for being outside? Thanks for the Channel. Great work!

[@BigRagufromAT]

I don't use poly I paint the black undercoat on it and it it acts as the sealer. I mentioned it in the video. It's exterior Latex.

[@mrjawmaster5854]

Thanks for the quick reply. Love the channel.

[@redminiongarage4402]

Hell ya dude those are pretty neat. Definitely enjoy watching the process!! Is there a warhorse in the KZbin future?

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks so much! I may have something like that in my future, but it will help if a customer orders it first..lol. thanks for watching and commenting!

[@redminiongarage4402]

@@BigRagufromAT I thought it was ordered lol. At any rate considered it ordered!

[@ronaldmiller1577]

Hello just found your channel love it how much do you sell them for?

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching! They range from $75.00 for the small ones to $250.00 for large ones. Thanks again did you subscribe? Have a great New Year!

[@ronaldmiller1577]

Yes I did subscribe

[@willlonghorseservices1794]

Hey Jeff a beginner Carver here, does cotton wood work to carve?

[@BigRagufromAT]

Yes, cotton wood is okay but has a tendency to split when it is drying pretty bad. Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyperez2087]

Not to sound disrespectful but I can't seem to find 58" waist chaps and yours look like they fit pretty well, possibly even loose. Can you tell me where you purchased yours? I DO want to begin carving but the Boss says I have to have my protective equipment before saw shopping so I'm listening to her.

[@BigRagufromAT]

I cut the belt and added an extension.

[@johnnyperez2087]

@@BigRagufromAT I understand. Thank you very much.

[@randypelow8999]

Hi Jeff is the wood dry or wet when you carve the Gnomes

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching! The wood is pretty dry, but some were a bit wet from being outside, 75% of them were halved in the summer and stacked in my shop,the others were kept in my heated shop for a week before torching them. Thanks again!

[@Sernaabq]

What paint were you using to brush on.

[@BigRagufromAT]

Spray cans.

[@Sernaabq]

@@BigRagufromAT so you sprayed it on the card board and brushed it on, I really like your gnomes by the way and plan on doing some.

[@BigRagufromAT]

Yes

[@StefDorow]

How do u get from havfe log to triangle with har

[@BigRagufromAT]

Watch the video and see.

[@БогданЛосюк-ъ8щ]

👍🇺🇦 Which chainsaw is better 241 or 250?

[@BigRagufromAT]

There is no comparison other then they are both Chainsaws. Lol The 241 is a pro saw, and they stopped making them. The 250 has good power, but it will rattle your teeth out of your head. The 241 is smoother with crazy good power, If you can find one buy it, and you will be happy you did. The 241 is also very expensive, and the 250 is a great bang for you buck saw, meaning that its a good saw for the money. Also the filtration on the 250 or the 251 is not as good as the 251. Thanks for watching. I hope this helps

[@БогданЛосюк-ъ8щ]

​@BigRagufromAT thank you for your help. Why did I ask for 250? Because there is no 241 in our town. I found MS 241 C-M in the online store, it is a little cheaper than 250, is it like yours? I have a 180 and I want to put a 1,3mm carving tire on it. And I understand that I a need more powerful chainsaw, so I am asking for your advice. Sorry for my English.

[@BigRagufromAT]

@@БогданЛосюк-ъ8щ actually I prefer the 192 by far. I do rig run downs in some of my other videos. Check them out.

[@BigRagufromAT]

My bad the 194 is the current version. I have 4 of them.

[@БогданЛосюк-ъ8щ]

Thank you very much

[@rawbacon]

The way paint prices have been rising lately I think your stash is worth about a hundred grand.

[@BigRagufromAT]

Thanks for watching !

[@RobertHenry-b9c]

Cool