Ms170 conversion items needed to make a carving rig... Bar: 3005 000 3205 Sprocket kit: 1123 007 1029 Chain: 3661 005 0064

My first time watching your channel. I was thinking of a new hobby and I think I just found my new one!!!

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 ай бұрын

Hey that’s awesome! Be sure to check out the beginners playlist for step by step tutorials

You are the Bob Ross of chainsaw carving! Thanks.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I have heard this several times now . I think I will need to incorporate this into tutorial videos 🤔

Your neighbours must love you.. hehe... Nice carving..

Nice work bud. I'm just starting out and like your approach. Laid back, calm, and not too much unneeded chat which allows us to focus on exactly what you are doing and why.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn ! Stay safe and have fun . Keep grippin and rippin

@Viralvid2024

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker you bet Kyle. Keep the videos coming brother

Love this man's laid back way of teaching. The "Bob Ross" of chainsaw carving. Thank you. 👌

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stanley !! Bob Ross was the man !

@stanleydobson382

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker Hello Kyle. Soon to purchase the Chainsaw that you endorsed. Have used one occasionally but I spoke to a professional woodsman who will teach me regards to safety and maintenance long before I attempt anything. Your post has given me inspiration. Thanks again.

@73Tracker73

Жыл бұрын

It is so appreciated.

That's a great looking bear. Nice work. I'm just learning to carve. Im a carpenter for 40 plus years. I'll be watching this over and over again and maybe maybe even come close to your work. Thank you Frank

Enjoyable, informative video. I can't express enough my gratitude for the excellent filming from two viewpoints, and the fact you blocked out the noise of the chainsaw and instead did calm, informative narration. I wish every tutorial video was so pleasant to learn from. Happy to subscribe.

Aint nothing boring about this video brother, havent carved a single thing with a gas beaver (yet) and this was super entertaining to me. Thank you sir

This is probably one of the most helpful bear videos I have seen thank you so much

@KyleHallwoodworker

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad I can help . Remember your safety gear

Excellent video for someone like me that's always had an interest in doing something like this. I bought a 3 foot bear 12 years ago that had been carved and still have it to this day. I've been wanting to some to the family but wanted to do it myself. Thanks for the tutorial, it's pretty simple to follow for newbies like me...

To demonstrate beginner type vvideo, you are the best I have seen, easy to follow and very informative - thankyou.

@KyleHallwoodworker

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. I’m glad I can help

I just got the stihl msa 70 c. Only have the stock bar so far, so this tutorial helps a lot. Thanks for sharing.

I love this so much

Thanks for you’re help Kyle!

Just as professional as always, a pleasure to watch u !

Great way to do a tutorial! Feel free to make some more of this type of video! Loved it and learned a few things too.

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I hope to do a few more

Thanks for all the advice, it's much appreciated! 😊😊

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Excellent step by step. One of the best I’ve seen. Thanks, keep’em coming

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very nice easy instructions. Thank you so much for this.

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Michael !

Awesome video. Very clear instructions. Thanks.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

I bought that same chain saw just for what you are taking about. Mine works great.

Beautiful sculpture!!!!!

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Very informativve and easy to lisen to. Thankyou.

@KyleHallwoodworker

8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome glad I can help !

learning a lot keep the videos coming ty

green wood? Have wood that has been sitting around. Guess a bear is my first objective carving. LOL! "don't push through!" good safety advice.

thanks man, the daughters are getting me an ms170 this weekend for fathers day, can't wait.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Remember safety gear , take your time , save your first piece and have fun !

@lacywhite3717

2 жыл бұрын

one mushroom done, awesome learning experience.... have my 12" carving bar due here this week, lol

Brilliant ! Fun to watch! I now regret cutting several trees I cut to the ground. I have more to do though so...

Great video, cant wait to start my project

I appreciate the detailed tutorial ! Very helpful and well explained. New sub.👍

Thank you for this video! You rock man!

@KyleHallwoodworker

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

Very nice Kyle. Looking forward to more in the series! Take care.

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Vary cool getting closer to retirement love it

Greetings from Northern Ireland, great video.....subscribed

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you

Great Video Kyle, I've been wanting to try to do this for years actually but I've never known anyone that has done it although I had seen people leave tall stumps in there yard and some had came and carved then. I always thought that was so cool. I run a chainsaw every day, 7 days a week I work for myself doing tree trimming and removal, and over the years iv had a few trees that the people asked me about how to go a out getting a carving ..lol well today you can find someone doing it fairly quick thanks to Google but not so long ago it wasn't quite that simple , and then you add to the fact that I'm 52 and getting the basics on these phones and all down was a challenge in itself to be quite honest. I'm not dumb , stupid , or ignorant by no means. I'm just a country boy that almost missed the technology boat by a mile but I was able to get ahold of a tie down rope and hang on for alil bit lo.l Anyway I've ran my saws long enough I have a real feel for what your saying ( teaching) on your video, Which by the way I think you done an outstanding job on.. 👍 I have carved a a few smaller things that turned out decent, but in all of those things I just kinda got lost and I've always thought" man if I just had a lil bit of guidance, I might actually get really good at this, and like I said I'm 52, I don't get around in the trees like I'm 25 anymore. I'd really like to try to take this hobby to another level( a personal Level of course ) carve these for a living.. lol I know you are sitting there more than likely about to fall out of your chair laughing at that and believe me I know how it sounds andi I don't blame you a bit..But I am very serious. I'm going to begin tomorrow to try and follow your step by step to get my angles down and try to figure out how to see it I my head no matter what it is . My question to you is would you mind if I was to ask you a question from time to time as I'm trying to learn? I understand i might not be as good or as talented as you or s alot of these peolple that are on here are I'll never know if I don't give it a shot and see. Great Video bud

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome Scott ! This right here is why I make these videos man . If you have questions ask ! I will do my best to either answer the question or make a video to help you out .

“Bear with me” I see what you did there!

Very nice information .

Cool. I'm trying bbn.

From Romeo, Mich., thx.

You are getting better all the time and I'm learning from you. Lino deras from Maryland.

Thanks for doing this Kyle I feel like this will be a very valuable reference for many besides myself!

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! There will be more !

@lottoozzie9972

2 жыл бұрын

Bu

Yesss pls!!!! I need to learn how to sharpen my chainsaw 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽Tahnk you Sir!!!!!

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Ok I will see what I can do this week .

Kiitos. Hyvä opetusvideo, opin paljon uusia tekniikkaa.

Thank you very much! I love the video! Very informative and encouraging. Just subscribed. Keep up the good work. Youve git a new fan!

@KyleHallwoodworker

6 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Thank you ! I have a loaded beginners playlist with many tutorials that should help you continue on you journey in chainsaw carving!

Great carving! :)

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Kyle, you ROCK! This video is what gave me hope on 'bears'. I followed it to a 'T' and for my very first, I thought it came out pretty nice. I say that to say this, a coworker saw it after all of this time and wants to buy him. I'm currently using your technique with sawdust/glue mix to fill in the cracks that have formed. I'm gonna give him a makeover with sanding sealant, some airbrush work, and polyurethane. I'll be sure to post pics to your Facebook page when I'm done. Can't thank you enough for the time you spend investing in us! 🙂

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! I’m really glad this video has helped you out ! Can’t wait to see it in the group .

Awesome video! This really helped me with my first attempt!

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks glad I can help . I have a whole beginner playlist on here as well

Nice work with the first hand view. Wish the camera didn’t die.

Best video step by step that i found . Good job hopefull i can get good at it

@KyleHallwoodworker

9 ай бұрын

Thank you ! Stay safe and have fun

Great tutorial video..thank you👍

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you ! You’re welcome

tHANK YOU FOR THE VID JUST GETTING INTO THIS

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I have a whole playlist of beginner videos.

@cabotbluegill

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker I will be watching them

Very enjoyable thanks

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! You’re welcome

Pretty cool 👍

Going to try and carve a stump tomorrow! Will be using my saws I already have. Hope this helps like I think it has. 👍

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Wear your safety gear . Take your time and be safe . Also have fun

Thank you, really helpful. I will give it a try!!! Usually I carve with knife and gouges. I want to try this new way!

@KyleHallwoodworker

10 ай бұрын

Stay safe and have fun

this is amazing

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Gave it a shot today.... got lost after the back of the head cut! LOL. it's just a matter finding all the angles.

HI Kyle thanks for the bear 🐻 stay safe Just carve

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks Rob ! Hope your doing good bud

Love this video!! Thanks for posting this just got myself a STIHL 170 with the stock setup… Haven’t used it yet. Hope my first ever bear will look decent :)

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Remember the safety gear ! Have fun with it and keep your first one .

@MrShank597

2 жыл бұрын

Did it turn out well

drill hole little bigger that your crack on each side of your crack then fill back in it will stop that crack been carving most of my life is 16 when i started im 57 but that works

Now going to try another bear first one look more like a lamb ha ,look forward to videos thx buh

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Good luck and have fun with it

You did a good job there he came across pretty good keep it up man.

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry

Hay, not bad. to help you out you can also buy as maller trimer you can get a smaller cutter to work on the smaller cuts while making smaller cuts.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

I have a couple saws set up with dime tip bars . I had a few beginners ask for a tutorial with a basic saw

Nice one Kyle!

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John

Hey Kyle! I know about you b/c of Jordy over at Carving Fusion & I’ve just gotten my first chain saw +chaps cuz safety first! Thanks for the beginner tutorial. I’m excited to get started & this was so helpful!

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

That’s Awesome Beth ! Be safe and have fun with it ! If you have questions just ask !

Hey man just want to say great work! I watch a lot of your videos and some of them I watch a 3 or 4 times. I love the emphasis on safety and I like the reviews on saws. I've been considering battery saws but I have 1/4" drive carving bars that aren't compatible with 3/8 sprockets that seem common on battery saws.

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Really depends on the saw . I would double check me but I believe the Stihl Msa 160 and MSA 200 run 1/4 pitch also the MSA 120 and 140 . Again I’d double check

Nice and usefull Video! Greetings from Italy

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Giorgio ! From Italy wow ! That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy seeing where everyone is from .

Tbh I didn't take alot of this in I'm a little past begginer at this stage BUT this video was alot of fun!! Im gonna sub and hoping to see more go pro vids.

Great video Kyle. Just starting with a saw, but don’t have large stock to work with, mostly ice damaged elm.

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan . Yeah can be tough getting large stuff

Cool video man! I've been wanting to try out some chainsaw carving for a long time and just gave it my first try. Results weren't great but I'm pretty happy with my first carving. I think the most important thing you mentioned is taking breaks when you get tired.

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes take breaks , Keep that first one , and practice! It will come with time you’ll get it .

@davenonyabiz2820

11 ай бұрын

i made my first mushroom today, lol. Not great but not bad for a first try.

Just got a ms170 stock so im going to follow this first.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Stay safe and have fun

@violetshadow3184

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker I'm worried about kickback! My brother was showing me how the saw jumped up at his face, he didn't have time to react. Went right thro his face shield. His stihl saw has chainbreak and antikickback features so I guess it don't always engage. I knew about kickback before, but it's got me worried now that he was telling me how sometimes you can't fight the power tool and how quick it can happen. He worked at uncles sawmill so he knows how t use a chainsaw. I looked for a video about kickback from you but didn't see one. Only about that wheel of death. Thought it might be a good video for beginner carvers!

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

@@violetshadow3184 I usually mention it throughout tutorials . Not a bad idea though

@violetshadow3184

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker Thanks Kyle! and you please be safe with your saw and grinders, You are very talented!

Thank you Kyle! You got a new subscriber even though I’m late. I’m going to try this tomorrow and will let you know if it turns out ok. I am running a Husqvarna rancher with a 20 inch bar, so I know it’ll be more tiresome, but I’m hoping that won’t effect the end result too much.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck and stay safe !

great video enjoyed it always learning thks Kyle darn KZread not getting nottificacons

@KyleHallwoodworker

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil . Where you hit subscribe for my channel there should be a bell near it . Hit that then hit all for notifications

Great video. I love your laid back approach and pointers about how things can go wrong, esp addressing back & shoulder pain. I was considering a 7' tall Shrek sculpture but I think that will be too much for me to tackle physically. Are you a traveling carver? LOL

@KyleHallwoodworker

12 күн бұрын

I do travel if the work and price is right lol

Kyle i dont know if you know this wood cracks right to stop that you drill a hole little bit big that your crack drill on each end of the crack then fill back in it stop that cracking

Cool what's on back of your truck kept looking at it 😂

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Ha it’s a Sasquatch

I’m back Kyle. I can’t tell you how much I’ve referenced this video. Thank you. Question: how do you get rid of your saw shavings? I’m accumulating quite a lot. In fact, they are covering my lot.

@KyleHallwoodworker

11 ай бұрын

I have a local brush dumping spot .

Hi Kyle! I watched it and still watch it a thousand times, I can't visualize the cuts when I have my chainsaw in hand... I will have to bring my laptop where I work! Does this thing happen often??!! 🙄🙄 And yes, I am a beginner this year!

Yes that's me! I want to carve with saws. Is there a playlist?

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Yes there is

I know this is a “starter” video… which I’m definitely a starter to wood carving. But I own a landscaping company, and also do some tree work. With that said, I’m not new to chain saws. Do you think a top handle saw would be better to start with? My top handle is much lighter than a 170. I do have a 170 I use on a rare occasion. But it is VERY under powered I think

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

The only thing I have heard with the top handle saw is the control aspect. In my opinion you have more control over a rear handle saw . Especially when carving. I agree the 170 is an under powered saw but it’s just a starter . It’s a way for someone who wants to carve but can not spend a lot . The 170 works nice as a detail saw. But if I could spend the cash I would probably just jump to the already set up 200 with a dime tip bar for detail work only . I like to use my 250 and 271 for blocking

Just curious to what wood makes the best carving? Does certain wood last longer etc? Please tell me about the wood please? If you have a video on that please let me know. I’m an artist and photographer and the one thing I haven’t tried is chainsaw carving and I’m dying to learn more and give it a shot. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us.

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

I will work on putting a video together on it

Nice Video. Would like to add that the Ms170 has Problems with the Heat from the Catalysator (melts through the oil tank) and it's carb isn't adjustable on most models. I think for beginners a Stihl Msa140 is a good fit, since the chain and bar are better for carving. Also a electric chainsaw might be easier to usw than a gas powered one.

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the input Julian

@keithwilliamson7642

2 жыл бұрын

I can confirm that the ms170 will need constant maintenance..I completely rebuilt mine last summer...I got parts from Amazon Germany although I live in southern Ireland..half price of cost here!

@73Tracker73

Жыл бұрын

Cannot beat the lightweight electrics when you're near an outlet...

Apologies if I missed something obvious…but how should the wood be attached to the base? Some kind of spike system/setup? Also, my Stihl is a 251C…is that really too large for beginning carving? And what about some of the smaller battery-powered Stihls…worth a look for carving duty? Thanks so much!

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

If your confident in handling the 251 then use it . I have used mine for blocking . I think the smaller Stihl battery saws would be good for detail work . I run the AP series battery saws by Stihl .

You are a fantastic teacher really really good. What's the deal with using electric chainsaws?... is it an idea to screw the log down when it gets light and wobbles

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you glad I can help . I have invested in battery saws as I live in town and do a lot of carving there . The battery saws are much quieter

Do you prefer a semi chisel or full chisel chain on your stock bars for carving?

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

I run all stihl chains. I believe the yellow chain is full chisel which I run on my bigger saws . I run the green chain which I believe is semi on my smaller saws . The yellow cuts faster great for blocking the green cuts slower nice for detail work in my opinion.

Frame 18:22 did I see u try to touch the bar n chain while running ? Tremendous carving instruction but that part caught me by surprise.

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Video was in high speed at that moment. Chain brake was on . Using my hand to focus camera as i can’t always see the bar through the camera while filming do to the Sun glare .

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Theres also a good chance it still wasn’t running that’s why it cut to a different scene right after that shot

How green/seasoned is the wood you're carving? Is it better for it to be wetter or drier, or somewhere in the middle?

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes very green . If I can the log will sit a year then I will carve it . Even with that the wood is still wet .

Hello I love your video, is that madrone in the back ground?!?!

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Thank you . Sorry no madrone

Can a battery powered chainsaw perform plunge cuts?

@KyleHallwoodworker

25 күн бұрын

They can . They are not going to win any speed competition but they can do a plunge cut

Hello, I have a question I am a beginner just started making pumpkins and little things. I live in Atlantic Canada and was wonder what would be better a soft wood or hard? Thank you

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

I prefer soft wood . Less sharpening the chain and the saws don’t have to work as hard . Also it carves faster in my opinion

@dbag9476

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker thank you so much in just the last 3 days my carvings have really came a long way, thanks to your videos. Thank you 😊

what chain do you recommend?

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 ай бұрын

I believe in this video I'm running 3/8 .043 bar with 3/8 .043 gauge chain .

Any specific type of logs a beginner should be looking for ?

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Pine is the easiest to carve and easy on the saws

Very cool! Thanks! Who's the babe?

Thank you !!!! Very much appreciate your VID tutorial , also ,. Could I carve with any type of chainsaw? I wanna buy one for work as well as for carving meaning use the same one for both applications, thanks in advance:)

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

If need a saw for work and want one for carving you may want two . But an Ms 250 is a well rounded and gives you the ability to swap sprocket sizes and different bars and chains .

@DeuSJaguaR

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker awesome, thank you!

Where do you find wood to carve if you live in the suburbs?

@KyleHallwoodworker

4 ай бұрын

Local brush drop off, local tree service company, a saw mill

I varnished my tree sculpture and it rained on it before it had time to dry, The tree now has a whitened colour to it. Do you know how to fix this?

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it will fix it’s self if it sets all the way out of the weather . Otherwise have to sand and re do it

Hi Kyle. I was wondering if you have any suggestions on a lift table?

@KyleHallwoodworker

4 ай бұрын

I use a Rockwell jawhorse and a lift table from harbor freight

@KyleHallwoodworker

4 ай бұрын

Here are some links Jawhorse amzn.to/3uCPUxA Lift table amzn.to/4bM6xHN

@kjirstenboucher9682

4 ай бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker Awesome! Thank you so much. I'll check it out.👍😊

I have the 250 can u just switch your bar size smaller or do u suggest 170 with the stock bar ?

@KyleHallwoodworker

Жыл бұрын

I have this video on how I put a smaller bar on my 250 kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5dkua2dgMWrgco.html

@linasumo9430

Жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker thank you! Just watched it 😊. I think buying another smaller detail saw would be best so I would be able to switch much faster. Thank you so much !

How do you get your log to stay still

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

I like to use a jawhorse for smaller carvings . I have links to them in the description of the videos usually

Hey Kyle I gotta ask. I live in upstate NY as well in a neighborhood like you. Do the neighbors give you a hard time with all the noise? I am thinking about electric saws for that reason but I would just rather go with gas. I dont want to get the expensive battery saws with limited run time so I was thinking about the Stihl corded saw for detail work. Do you think the corded saw can do what you are doing in this video? What are your thoughts on this. Thanks for any suggestions and opinions !!

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly I know they do not like the gas so that’s why I spent the money on battery saws . I started with gas first because they are more affordable. No if I’m carving at my place and need to do a bigger carving I block out with gas and finish with battery

@jimmyd6695

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker ok thanks Kyle I appreciate the feedback

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@jimmyd6695

2 жыл бұрын

@@KyleHallwoodworker Do you think the corded Stihl will work rather than getting the battery ones you use?

@KyleHallwoodworker

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see why not . You can always look at RPM and chain sizes also