Chainsaw carving as an art form is receiving increasing recognition in North America and Europe and is growing in popularity in Australia, both as a part-time hobby and as a profession.
Lyn Mangan's invaluable introduction to this form of carving moves from the techniques required to fully explained and illustrated how-to-do-it projects, ranging in difficulty from those for beginners to ideas for more accomplished carvers. Included also are useful tables detailing the types of chainsaws suitable for use as carving tools, and the characteristics of various timbers, as well as safety instructions.
The projects include a coffee table, chair, wishing well, several Australian birds and animals, a bear and an elephant, and an old-time goldminer. The many colour illustrations include a gallery of works by contemporary Australians.
