Woodcarving Basics

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".a fine introduction to the art of woodcarving.Coverage of the basics.is accomplished quite well. Gentle and practical explanations.in text, line drawings, and photographs, engage the reader.Projects are interesting.the results are worth the ...
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From the beginner series that covers every area in woodworking, the best starter information you will ever find!

".a fine introduction to the art of woodcarving.Coverage of the basics.is accomplished quite well. Gentle and practical explanations.in text, line drawings, and photographs, engage the reader.Projects are interesting.the results are worth the effort.Recommended."--Library Journal

Take the most in-depth, start-from-scratch course to wood carving available. With gentle guidance from two renowned craftspeople and bestselling authors, you'll see how to use the basic tools (gauges, knives, and mallets), and how to keep them in peak condition. Become familiar with various types of wood and their characteristics--an A-to-Z guide makes it so easy. Then whittle, incise, chip, and carve your way to wonderful works all your own. Among the fabulous projects that allow you to show off your newfound skills are a rustic stool, a wild fowl decoy, and a ball-in-a-cage puzzle.
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A husband-and-wife team who have written a number of woodworking titles for beginners, the Bridgewaters have created another winner. This title, part of Sterling's "Basics" series, offers an excellent introduction to woodcarving. It begins with a description of tools and their care, then moves on to wood selection and the use of knives, axes, and adzes. The major styles of woodcarving (chip, relief, and sculptural) are introduced in short sections that are supplemented with black-and-white photos and drawings. The Bridgewaters' instructions are excellent. Readers are shown how to complete three projects (a rustic country stool, ball-in-a-cage puzzle, and wildfowl decoy) that use many of the techniques described. An excellent and reasonably priced introduction, this title is recommended for public libraries. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
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In the span of seven chapters, three projects, tables, and a glossary, the Bridgewaters have crafted a fine introduction to the art of woodcarving. Woodworkers themselves in addition to being authors of dozens of titles on the subject (e.g., Power Tool Woodcarving, Sterling, 1994), they intend their current volume for beginners. Coverage of the basics of trees, wood, and lumber is accomplished quite well. Gentle and practical explanations of the basic tools, safety, carving, and sharpening techniques in text, line drawings, and photographs engage the reader. Discussions of more advanced tools and techniques are mentioned but not exhaustively covered in the early chapters. The projects are interesting and require precision and attention, but the results are worth the effort. This guide is well suited to the motivated beginner and useful as a reference point to the occasional but experienced carver. Recommended for do-it-yourself and hobby collections.-Alexander Hartmann, INFOPHILE, Williamsport, Pa.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780806990903
  • Publisher: Sterling
  • Publication date: 5/28/2002
  • Series: Woodcarving Series
  • Edition description: REISSUE
  • Pages: 128
  • Product dimensions: 7.90 (w) x 9.98 (h) x 0.36 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 4
1 Tools, Safety, and Sharpening 5
2 Woodcarver's Wood Guide 41
3 Knife, Axe, and Adze 55
4 Chip Carving 66
5 Relief and Pierced Carving 75
6 Sculptural Carving 92
7 Projects 109
A Rustic Country Stool 109
Ball-in-a-Cage Puzzle 116
A Wildfowl Decoy 120
Glossary of Woodcarving Terms 125
Metric Conversion 126
Index 127
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