Chainsaw Carving a Wolf from Epoxy & Wood - Summary

Summary

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The video transcript describes the process of making a wooden epoxy sculpture of a wolf and some cutting boards. The narrator faces many challenges and setbacks, such as explosions, leaks, cracks, and burns. He also shows his tools, techniques, and sponsors. He finishes the sculpture and reveals its final look. He also offers some of the cutting boards for sale on his website.

Facts

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1. The speaker has been milling lumber for the last couple of days.
2. Previous sculptures used vertical wood orientation.
3. The speaker wants to use a new method by combining big blocks of different wood species.
4. Arranging the blocks for gluing took longer than anticipated due to varying sizes.
5. Each layer required multiple glue-ups, doubling the time compared to previous methods.
6. Buckeye Burl has many natural voids that needed pre-filling before the main glue-up.
7. The sculpture's top was finished with strategically placed blocks for the wolf's head features.
8. A thick coat of epoxy was applied to everything.
9. The speaker saved cutoffs from previous sculptures for years for reuse.
10. A hiccup occurred when a three-quarter-inch blade broke on the bandsaw.
11. The speaker made a melamine form for temperature control and used spray foam to take up space in it.
12. An initial layer of epoxy was poured to hold everything in place before the big pour.
13. A spray foam incident resulted in burnt hair but no skin damage.
14. The speaker acknowledges the flammability of spray foam and its dangers when used frequently.
15. The main epoxy pour needs three to five days to fully cure, allowing time for other projects like end grain cutting boards.
16. A massive leak occurred in the mold, leading to crisis management with Flex Seal paste and scooping leaked epoxy back into the mold.
17. The new mold had no leaks after five days of curing.
18. The sculpture turned out clean despite all the mold issues.
19. Carving involved precise work, especially around tight areas like feet.
20. Sanding took longer than carving up to that point.
21. Finishing revealed the sculpture's true appearance, using products linked in the description.
22. Filming and editing videos take almost as much time as creating a sculpture.

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