A couple seeking a carving of their deceased German Shepherd decides to hire Rio instead of Stacy, creating a feud at Deadwood. Tensions mount as Stacy carves the piece anyway, putting the final choice in the hands of the client.

Stacy is invited to the U.S. Open Chainsaw Carving Championship in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to compete against the best carvers in the world.

With the U.S. Open Chainsaw Carving Championship in full swing, Stacy must shake off his anxiety and make the best sculpture of his life.