We figured there are probably 2,000 to 2,500 chain saw carvers worldwide," states Liz Boni, whose husband, daughter and brother-in-law are chain saw carvers. The Bonis host the ChainSaw Carvers Rendezvous every. February in Ridgway, Pa. The Rendezvousbrings chain saw artists from around the world to design various types of carvings to sell. All proceeds are donated to Make-a-Wish Foundation. "I was bored one day, and decided to make a chair," says Magnus Sandblom of Half Moon Bay, Calif "Well, I did. And, the first person that came in after the chair was done wanted to buy it I got 5 dollar for it. And, I made one more. But, I upped the price to 10 dollar. That one sold quick. After making about 10 chairs, I thought I'd try something new. I triedwith a bear, and looking back at the first bear I made, I've really made some progress. I think I made over 1,000 bears, I sell about 100 to 150 bears in a year. These are small sitting bears that can be planted with flowers or other decorations," says Sandblom.
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