Tutorial 3of3: Chainsaw Bear

Image 1: Because I wanted to add a detachable drum and beater in the bears hands I did not progress to much further with the chainsaw. This is where I begin to use power tools (chisels, files, grinders and sanders) to get to the next phase which is detailing and refining shapes to accept the drum for instance.

Image 2: Here is the level at which I stop using power and turn to hand detail cutting as well as sanding the surface.

Note: A cultural detail of the Haida people is that didn’t use sandpaper to smooth the surface. The use of various sized and angled Crooked knives was their detailing tool. I aim to attain this perfection.

Image 2: Now I can make the final drum and beater and know they fit in the positions I have made for them and finish detail cutting with small carving knives.

Image 3: I finish my larger pieces with multiple coats of Spar Urethane for maximum UVprotection. Just in case this Bear is placed out of doors.

I hope this helps you “non-linear” people out there who say they can’t do it. It’s just that you haven’t!

Have FUN,
Bruce

-- "There are no mistakes, just fuel for winter"