Your complete guide to chainsaw carving! Beginner-friendly and approachable guidance to learning the craft of chainsaw woodcarving - 4 step-by-step projects with coordinating photography and detailed guidance throughout - Top, side, front, and back views for each project to guide you through transforming a log into a one-of-a-kind work of art - Insightful information on chainsaw care, maintenance, safety, and other essential tips and techniques - Expand your carving skills with projects for an old shoe, a rabbit, a woman, and a mountain goat that use multiple techniques Learn the exciting and satisfying craft of wood sculpting with a chainsaw! This complete guide to chainsaw carving explains everything you need to know to carve amazing wood sculptures safely and successfully. Opening with helpful sections on chainsaw care, maintenance, safety, and other essential tips and tricks, Chainsaw Carving for Beginners will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and techniques you need to get started in wood carving with a chainsaw! Featuring four projects with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert insight throughout, this must-have resource will walk you through the entire process from start to finish for carving and sculpting an old shoe, a rabbit, an elegant lady, and a mountain goat. The projects use several different carving techniques to help progress and expand your chainsaw carving skill set. After completing each project, you'll not only have a new favorite hobby, you'll also be inspired to create your own original pieces! Also included are multiple reference pattern views (side, front, back, and top) for each project to further guide you as you transform a log into a one-of-a-kind work of art. The perfect place to start for any woodworker, Chainsaw Carving for Beginners will encourage and inform you on this exciting and rewarding craft! This complete guide to chainsaw carving explains everything you need to know to carve amazing wood sculptures safely and successfully. Opening with helpful sections on chainsaw care, maintenance, safety, and other essential tips and tricks, Chainsaw Carving for Beginners will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and techniques of wood carving and sculpting with a chainsaw! Featuring four projects with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert insight throughout, this must-have resource will walk you through the entire process from start to finish for carving and sculpting an old shoe, a rabbit, an elegant lady, and a mountain goat. Also included are reference pattern views (side, front, back, and top) for each project to further guide you as you transform a log into a one-of-a-kind work of art. Welcome to the World of Chainsaw Carving A complete guide to learning everything you need to know about carving amazing wood sculptures safely and successfully, Chainsaw Carving for Beginners is the perfect first step in this thrilling and rewarding craft! Insightful sections on chainsaw care, maintenance, safety, and other need-to-know tips and tricks will equip you with fundamental knowledge and techniques before you begin. Featuring four projects with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and multiple pattern views, this guide will walk you through the entire process from start to finish for carving an old shoe, a rabbit, an elegant lady, and a mountain goat. After completing each project, you'll not only have a new favorite hobby, you'll also be inspired to create your own original pieces! This book features: An approachable, beginner-friendly guide to the craft of chainsaw wood carving - Detailed insight on chainsaw care, maintenance, safety, and essential tips and techniques - 4 step-by-step projects with coordinating photography and detailed guidance throughout - Reference pattern views for each project to ensure success - Projects that use various techniques to progress and expand your chainsaw carving skill set Helmut Tschiderer, born 1967 in Zams, lives and works in Samnaun, Switzerland.