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Master craftsman at work

Internationally-known chainsaw carver displays his technique for beautiful creations
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Liam Tromans of Chemainus is a master of all creations with the chainsaw, as can clearly be seen from some of these examples. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Internationally-renowned chainsaw carver Liam Tromans with some of his creations at the Wednesday outdoor market at the Chemainus Public Market. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Liam Tromans of Chemainus is a master of all creations with the chainsaw, as can clearly be seen from some of these examples. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Bears appear like magic, as Liam Tromans addresses a block of wood with his chainsaw. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Let the chips fall where they may, as Liam Tromans carves a bear trio out of a block of wood with his chainsaw. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Liam Tromans provides a delicate touch to one of his chainsaw carvings during a demonstration at the Chemainus Public Market. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Some of Liam Tromans’ previously-carved flock stands watch, as he works on another piece at the Chemainus Public Market Wednesday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Don Bodger

The Courier

Internationally-known chainsaw carver displays his technique for beautiful creations

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Bears appear like magic, as Liam Tromans addresses a block of wood with his chainsaw. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Let the chips fall where they may, as Liam Tromans carves a bear trio out of a block of wood with his chainsaw. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Liam Tromans provides a delicate touch to one of his chainsaw carvings during a demonstration at the Chemainus Public Market. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Some of Liam Tromans’ previously-carved flock stands watch, as he works on another piece at the Chemainus Public Market Wednesday. (Photo by Don Bodger)


Don Bodger

About the Author: Don Bodger

I've been a part of the newspaper industry since 1980 when I began on a part-time basis covering sports for the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle.
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