Pete Ryan is the Wood Carver
 I guess I was  supposed to carve, or do something in the way of art ,ever since I can remember I was always attracted to cool looking things., I used to love old cars and trucks and the hotrods of the 50’s  with their cool flame jobs and  custom paint .

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Can be seen on the TV Show "SAWDOGS"
Carving up the West Coast, One log at a time ....

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A team of the world’s top chainsaw sculptors battle a deadline, and conflicting artistic sensibilities, to complete a series of commissioned wood carving projects on a scale never before seen. “Master Carver” and Saw Dogs Project Manager Steve Blanchard and his foreman introduce us to the hidden folk art of “Chainsaw Carving” – an incredible world hidden from the masses for over 50 years.

From Saw Dogs headquarters, Steve and his foreman pull from a pool of the best carvers in the world, matching their special skill sets to each week’s project, to craft some of the most intricate wood carvings imaginable. But unlike other crafts, chainsaw carving has an element of danger. Mistakes have resulted in loss of limb and even death. Confronting the chainsaw challenge requires a steady hand, a fearless disposition and a healthy ego.

Watch here :

http://velocity.discovery.com/videos/saw-dogs-an-unforgettable-mistake.html