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Now we are going to define the base and the legs.
Cut to where you have marked the back of the paws (feet)...
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...and about one-half inch (1/2") in on each of the three other sides.
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The next cut is The Plunge Cut.
This is a DANGEROUS cut, so please review the instructions on Page 2 for Plunge Cutting.
Make sure you are comfortable with the procedure.
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This Plunge Cut will be the first step in defining the legs.
Start the cut using the GREEN, underside area of the saw,
and cut down.
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Once the tip is buried, straighten out the saw and push forward.
WARNING! The chain can bind when the tip is about to break
through. Be aware of this and ease up on your push.
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When the tip of your blade is through the wood, cut straight down toward the base.
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Cut out a wedge...
...from the back down to the base.
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The next cut is The Upper Cut.
This is a DANGEROUS cut, so please review the instructions on Page 2 for Upper Cutting.
Make
sure you are comfortable with the procedure.
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Next we will be shaping the front of the bear's legs and paws (feet).
Using an Upper Cut, start at the front of the paws (feet) and make a small cut upward,
gently pushing the saw as you cut.
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Finish shaping the front of the legs...
...cutting down to meet the Upper Cut.
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Next, shape the chest by cutting out a wedge.
Use a Plunge Cut motion to avoid cutting off the snout.
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Lookin' pretty good!
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Mark an outline for the ears on the back of your bear, and...
...cut notches on either side to where the ears meet the head. (Don't worry, your
bear doesn't need earplugs yet.)
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Using a Plunge Cut...
...cut at an angle from the ear notch to the shoulder area.
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Your bear should now look something like this.
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The next step will start defining the arms.
Using the tip of your blade, cut a notch one-half inch (1/2") deep to define the arms.
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Define arms by notching all the way around. Paws (hands) will be defined later.
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Next we will be trimming the lower body and leg area.
This cut starts with a Plunge Cut.
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Using a Plunge Cut, cut a one-half inch (1/2") slice from the back of arm area down
to the base.
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OKAY!
BREAK TIME!!!!
This is a good time to take a break.
Stretch those muscles, have a cup of coffee, munch on a granola bar (or, your
wood chips -- they taste about the same), and, of course, admire your work.
Clean your saw of debris, check the oil (if you haven't a few times already), and the chain.
When you're ready, click "Page 4" to continue.
How to Carve a BEAR - Page 4
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