Chainsaw carving is an interesting talent that requires a delicate touch combined with a bit of savagery. I love using the chainsaw like a fine brush on a giant log canvas, but it is more difficult than the pros make it look. My first attempt (Tanaka) started life as a giant, but with each little mistake and resulting adjustment, he dwindled in size (while the pile of shavings grew beside him). Finally, I just had to stop and say, Ok, this is what you're going to look like and I'm sorry! As you can see from the other samples on the right, I am just a beginner, but each carving gets a little bit better, and best of all, I still have all MY limbs.