Located in Quakertown, PA, Chainsaw Creations is a home-based business that creates beautifully crafted wood sculptures where the only tools used to shape and detail the wood are chainsaws. All work shown on this site is 100% chainsaw carved.
Log Source
All the wood I use comes from tree services. No trees are cut down solely for the purpose of becoming a sculpture. A very good method of recycling.
Wood Cracks
The size of the logs I use to carve are 1'-3' in diameter. There is no practical or economical method of drying or seasoning wood of this size. Therefore, some checking, (cracking) could occur. I use half-logs or place stress relieving cuts on the piece when I can. This helps to reduce the amount and size of checks. Some types of wood check more than others. Pieces kept indoors will check more than outdoor pieces. Most people find this adds character to their wood sculpture. If you do not like the idea of a crack in a piece of wood, my chainsaw art is probably not for you.
The Finish
All of my sculptures are finished using a marine-grade spar varnish. Tints are added for various colors, if so desired.
Care
Outdoors: Pieces will need to be recoated about once a year, depending on how much weather they receive. Wash with a diluted bleach solution first, then allow to dry.
Indoors: No further treatment is needed. To clean off dust, spray with a hose or brush off with a soft, plastic bristled brush.
On-site tree carving has become very popular. If you have a tree that needs to be taken down due to storm or disease damage, consider having it carved.
You can be left with a work of art, instead of an empty space, where your beloved tree once stood.
I am fully-insured for on-site chainsaw carving.
Certificate of insurance provided at your request.
This page was last updated: November 16, 2008
Chainsaw Carving Performances
I am available to carve at your event, public or private. Many pricing options are available, including:
Number of pieces carved, usually 2-4 per day.
1, 2 or 3 day shows.
Event or artist may retain ownership of pieces.
Event or artist provides wood.
All shows require a contract with "Masters of the Chainsaw". A national agency representing professional chainsaw performance artists. For more information regarding chainsaw carving performances, please visit their website: www.chainsaw.net
