Holiday Gift Guides

Ryan Cook

The Judge on The Discovery Channel TV show “A Cut Above” Has been chainsaw carving full time for the last 12 years. He began his carving career on the TV Show “Saw Dogs” by being cast as “the Apprentice” he was an actor who never carved a day in his life until that show. He quickly found a passion for it and then dedicated his life to the craft. Flash forward 3 years he turned pro, winning many competitions to then become one of the main cast members on the HGTV TV show “Carver Kings” , little brother to Timber Kings. Over the years Ryan has also appeared on Netflix show “Virgin River & Big Timber”.

Ryan has become one of the most recognized faces in the carving world. He is constantly trying to progress the craft over the last 3 years. You can find him weekly making YouTube videos on his page @Ryancookcarvin to influence carvers in their journeys.

Ryan Chainsaw Carves full time out of Vancouver, BC. He has been carving ice for the last 8 years. He is the first Canadian to be sponsored by Echo Canada, Cannon Bars, Makita Power Tools, Arbortech, Saburrtooth & Pfanner. He is also an influencer for Dremel .

The owner of Saw Valley Carvings Inc. www.sawvalley.com;. Ryan spends all year around traveling and carving all over Canada and the world doing Wood, & Ice.

Favorite Burrs:
- 1/8" Shank Whisper Extra Fine Bud
- 1/4 Shank Orange Flame
- 1/4 Shank Cross Cutter Kit

Lauren Bedard

My name is Lauren Bedard and I’ve been a scroll saw artist for approximately 6 years. I live on beautiful Vancouver Island, and I work from my carport turned wood shop in my home so I can be home with my 3 kids. I began this business making custom nursery signs & business logos but in 2022 changed my business direction to a collection-based model where I release themed collections 2-3x per year. I am continually learning this craft and am inspired by nature around me.

Favorite Burrs:
- 1/8” shank ball nose (orange) for shaping my hardwoods (for example the horns on the highland cow) whisper for smoothing everything . out after using the orange & green.
- 1/8” eye cutter (green) - I use this for the bulk of my floral shaping to get most of the material off before adding fine details.
- 1/8” long taper (yellow) for adding veins, folds etc in leaves and flower petals (also used in the “gills” of my recent fungi pieces).
- 1/8” spheres for hollowing out centers of pieces I want to have a cupped appearance.

Cecilia Bencomo

Hi, I’m Cecilia a Power Carving artist. I started woodworking about 10 years ago and 4 years power carving exclusively.

I believe anything can be art. I’ll carve an ordinary spoon and go the extra step to make it a functional art piece. Saburrtooth is essential in creating functional art pieces, so go make art! Happy carving friends.

Favorite Burrs:
- 1/4" Shank Ball Nose 1/2" X 2"
- 1/4" Shank Ballnose 5/8" x 1.25"
- 1/4" Shank Sphere 1"
- 3/4" Power Carving Cup Rasp
- 4" Disc Wheel Flat Face

Erik Curtis

Erik Curtis is an American furniture maker, sculptor, and television personality. A master woodworker, he studied at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine, and has taught around the country. By combining the sculptural with the functional, he creates objects that blur the lines between art and furniture. Curtis also stars as the team’s carpenter on Netflix’s Instant Dream Home.

Favorite Burrs:
- 4” Sanding wheels — for roughing out sculptures and adding texture to furniture.
- 2” Sanding wheels — for refining texture and line
- 1/4 Shank 3/4” flame burrs — for refining details and adding texture