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This practical manual covers all the most widely practised techniques of the art of woodcarving, and is aimed at the first-time hobbyist and all those for whom woodcarving is an established pastime. Details are given on tools and their care, woods, basic techniques such as blocking in and inlay woodcarving, and the practical applications of woodcarving theory. Wood finishing is also outlined and a selection of projects to try complete this handbook on this fascinating craft. Reg Parsons is a professional woodcarver of some standing, specialising in ships' figureheads, pub signs and animal figures. He contributes regular articles to "Practical Woodworking" magazine, and has taught woodcarving at Adult Education classes for over 10 years.
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This book covers a much more information than simply carving. How to sharpen tools, properties and good points/bad points of different woods, diagrams of just about every carving tool, especially gouges and the different shapes and profiles. How to make a foot operated scroll saw, vices, cramps, types of carving, like chip carving, lettering, and the 'usual' carving. Lots of pictures and illustrations. All in all a pleasant read and a gentle pace. This man knows his stuff! It's just like listening to a craftsman speaking to you.
Another reviewer wrote: This practical manual covers all the most widely practised techniques of the art of woodcarving, and is aimed at the first-time hobbyist and all those for whom woodcarving is an established pastime. Details are given on tools and their care, woods, basic techniques such as blocking in and inlay woodcarving, and the practical applications of woodcarving theory. Wood finishing is also outlined and a selection of projects to try complete this handbook on this fascinating craft. Reg Parsons is a professional woodcarver of some standing, specialising in ships' figureheads, pub signs and animal figures. He contributes regular articles to "Practical Woodworking" magazine, and has taught woodcarving at Adult Education classes for over 10 years.
Another reviewer wrote: This practical manual covers all the most widely practised techniques of the art of woodcarving, and is aimed at the first-time hobbyist and all those for whom woodcarving is an established pastime. Details are given on tools and their care, woods, basic techniques such as blocking in and inlay woodcarving, and the practical applications of woodcarving theory. Wood finishing is also outlined and a selection of projects to try complete this handbook on this fascinating craft. Reg Parsons is a professional woodcarver of some standing, specialising in ships' figureheads, pub signs and animal figures. He contributes regular articles to "Practical Woodworking" magazine, and has taught woodcarving at Adult Education classes for over 10 years.
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