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    Amazing “Big Bear” chainsaw art.

    The Landon School in Bethesda Maryland had to cut down a huge poplar tree. They left an 18 ft. tall stump. The school mascot is a bear so they commissioned a large kodiak bear carving. Here is the concept sketch.

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    This is the largest stump I’ve ever worked on. The base was 6 ft. diameter and the top was 5 ft. diameter! This tree was truly massive!!! This carving was a collaboration with my friend and fellow carver Paul Waclo

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    The chains are sharp and ready to rip!!!

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    We started at the top and worked our way down, finishing as we progressed. Here are some shots of the process starting with the head, then the neck/shoulders, the arms, legs/feet, and finally the base.

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    Photo by Phil J. Fabrizio

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    Photo by Phil J. Fabrizio

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    After 9 long days, we finished.

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    Check out this time lapse footage! Click the youtube link below.

     

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    Source:  customwoodcarvings.com

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