The Old Jarhead as he is known (Marine) is the father-in-law of one of my grandsons. Since he is from Canada he and his wife took a trip up to Chetwynd, British Columbia to see the World Famous Carving competition.
You really must see the video. Some of the most AMAZING wood carvings you will see as they are being done.
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“Welcome back to The Old Jarhead! Today I’m taking you on an incredible journey to Chetwynd, British Columbia for the International World Championship Chainsaw Carving Competition - and let me tell you, what these master carvers can do with a chainsaw will absolutely blow your mind!”
“See The Most Epic Chainsaw Art Competition In British Columbia!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4JvcNWsxS0
I look forward to seeing that but for now my phone isn’t permitting
Me. I love wood carvings. Have seen some good ones one GroundHog Day in PuxPa( yes I don’t know how to spell it)
Two favorite museums of mine are the Walter Museums. Father - trains and grandson still living n works in museum and does nautical
If you have time and interest check out these sites . They are impressive.
I had memberships in both while living in Ohio
https://thewarthermuseum.com/
Dover grandfather Ernest - also wonderful knifes there
Born in 1885 to Swiss immigrant parents, Ernest “Mooney” Warther began his carving legacy at the age of 5. His focus was the evolution of the steam engine, sculpting engines spanning the time periods from late B.C. to the introduction of diesel engines in the mid-1900s.
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https://warther.org/
Sugar Creek - grandson (about60) Sugarcreek - Amish country
Here’s some information about the nautical focus of the museum:
Maritime History: The collection features over 80 miniature ship carvings that depict the history of sailing from ancient Egypt to modern times, offering an educational exhibit on maritime history.
Intricate Details: David Warther’s carvings are known for their incredible level of detail, including intricate rigging systems made of ivory threads, which are just seven-thousandths of an inch (.007”) in diameter.
Materials: Warther carves using antique ivory and ebony wood, and utilizes blueprints and drawings from maritime scholars for historical accuracy.
Scrimshaw: Many of the carvings include intricate scrimshaw, which is the art of engraving designs on ivory.
On-Site Workshop: David Warther works in his on-site workshop at the museum, where visitors can sometimes see him demonstrating his carving techniques.
Location: David Warther Carvings & Gift Shop, 1775 OH-39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681, US.
Watching now! Very cool, Spunky. Thanks for posting!