Complete Book of Woodcarving : Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft

English

ISBN: 1565232925

EAN: 9781565232921

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Carving

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated

Release Date: 02/29/2008

Synopsis: From making the first cut to applying the finish, this comprehensive reference details every aspect of woodcarving. All the essentials are covered for beginning woodworkers, such as how to choose appropriate woods; how to set up a wood shop; how to select, use, and sharpen tools; and how to perform fundamental techniques, such as the push cut, pull cut, stop cut, and slicing cut. General carving styles, from classical to whimsical to rustic, are also covered, as are the basic steps of power carving. Eight projects designed to help newer woodworkers build proficiency and a handy resource section round out this fully illustrated, must-have resource for woodcarvers.

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Complete Book of Woodcarving : Everything You Need to Know to Master the Craft

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.68 inches

Width: 8.6 inches

Length: 11.06 inches

Weight: 39.61 oz

Pages: 288