Chainsaw Carving Tutorial- How to Carve a Simple Bear

[@ThomasKMills]

Best step by step tutorial I've seen. Waiting for more!

[@loyalfilmsguy]

I watch a lot of these carving videos. This one is the most well done and it looks like I have a chance to make something beautiful because of it. I am so grateful thank you.

[@scotthill1966]

You have a awesome talent!

[@paulthyren7204]

Great tutorial. I'm glad you did the step by step carving. Thanks

[@drenthdesign]

Thank you!

[@mudbrats]

Mouse at 17:56 haha... awesome tutorial!

[@Lanztoronto]

Lol I thought I saw it too! It was so cute, and expected when you’re outdoors! Loving nature and great video!

[@DeuSJaguaR]

Holy cra... for a minute I thought Mr. Beast started his chainsaw carving channel , wow ,.Nice tutorial btw, I appreciate it.

[@wvmike7008]

Great video thanks! Finally a carving video that isn't just some guys back 90% of the time. Anyone notice the mouse in the left background at 17:55?

[@drenthdesign]

Thanks! I was wondering how long it would take for someone to notice that mouse. Hahaha

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

Cute lil bear! Great tutorial too. I haven't tried bears yet, so this is very helpful. What did you seal with before painting? And do you use acrylic or oil paints in your airbrush? I have an airbrush that was given to me, so i just need to learn how to use it, n I'm curious what other carvers are using to paint n finish with. Thanks again for the tutorial, it's easy to follow.👍😊

[@bobtomlinson8247]

This is a great tutorial. Thanks for posting. I did subscribe and hit the like button as well. In will search for more of your videos.

[@cornflakeusa]

Thanks for the instructions. I'm trying to make one similar to yours. I'm about 3 hours in and still don't have it blocked out yet. I'm trying to take my time, one wrong move and he'll be missing an ear. 🙂

[@seadoogti9288]

Good stuff. Subscribed

[@drenthdesign]

Thank you!

[@cancotree203]

Great job! Thanks for sharing! What type of wood do you use and do you let it season?

[@drenthdesign]

Thank you! This bear is carved from a Maple log but I use a variety of woods. Most commonly I use Maple, Oak, Elm, Cherry, and Pine. Most of the logs I carve are still green. In my experience, it carves much nicer than dry, seasoned wood (especially the hardwoods). Then I seal the carving to control the cracking as it dries.

[@cancotree203]

The Carving Shack Thanks for the response! Do you seal it right away?

[@drenthdesign]

Yes the burning helps to dry the surface of the wood so it will absorb the sealer well.

[@woodcraft73]

Odlično

[@Lanztoronto]

Do you find slicing the back helps it not crack? Can you share a video on that? Maybe helping me understand the whole cracking thing? Thanks 😊

[@sandravanwinkle7137]

Good job.Paint made him pop. I guess you could add in some arms and drop the feet down hey?

[@jordanbradbury5989]

Do I need a specific blade and chain to do this I have a smaller sthil

[@YourMom-yu4mq]

Having a carving bar definitely helps. I am learning on a MS250 with a 12” dime tip Oregon bar. Was around $100 for the bar, new drive sprocket, and 2 loops of chain. Money well spent.

[@paulriley9576]

Great video, could you tell me what you use to seal the carving?

[@drenthdesign]

Paul Riley Thanks! What I’ve been using is Pittsburgh Ultra Advanced Waterproofing Sealant.

[@NorthPoleDesign]

This is an awesome tutorial - Thanks man!! I'm a new chainsaw carver primarily making Tiki Statues. You might appreciate the efforts behind the #TikiTaskForce !

[@drenthdesign]

Senan Gorman Thanks! I love the idea behind Tiki Task Force. Thanks for sharing it with me!