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Kneeling angel chainsaw carving with tall feathered wings
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Sparta, Illinois

Wood, a chainsaw, and the picture already hiding in the grain.

Custom chainsaw sculptures, farm signs, and on-site carvings from Sparta, Illinois. Homes, businesses, and events — if you can see it, I can usually cut it.

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What I carve

Signs, standing trees, and pieces you take home.

From $180

Chainsaw signs

Horizontal logs, vertical logs with nubs, farm names, and welcome signs that people notice from the road.

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Free estimate

On-site carving

I come to the tree. Storm-damaged trunks, park sculptures, and big pieces that stay right where they grew.

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Made to order

Custom carvings

Bears, eagles, characters, and one-of-a-kind sculptures for porches, shops, and gifts.

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Live from my photo album

Fresh chips on the ground.

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About Luca

From code to chainsaws, still making things with my hands.

I used to write software. Then a season of carving near Mount Rushmore changed the plan. These days I work full time out of Sparta, Illinois — live carving by the road, custom pieces for families and towns, and trusting the next log to show up when it should.

Free estimates. If you have a stump, a storm-damaged tree, or a bear you can already see in your head, call me.

Let’s make something

Common questions

Before you call.

How much do chainsaw signs cost?
Vertical logs with nubs start at $180. Horizontal full-log signs start at $210. Price depends on size, wording, and how much detail you want.
Do you travel for on-site carving?
Yes. I am based in Sparta, Illinois, and I travel for the right job — storm-damaged trees, park sculptures, and pieces that stay where they grew. Estimates are free.
How do I get a free estimate?
Call 618-671-2008, email lucachainsawcarving@gmail.com, or use the contact form. A photo of the log, stump, or spot helps me price it faster.