The Little Book of Whittling - Couverture souple

Lubkemann, Chris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1565232747 ISBN 13 : 9781565232747

Editeur : Fox Chapel Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, this instructional manual provides 20 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Relax the old-fashioned way - Whether you're in front of a campfire or on the front porch, The Little Book of Whittling will help you unwind while you create useful and whimsical objects with nothing more than a pocketknife, a twig and a few minutes of time. Author Chris Lubkemann, with 40 years of whittling experience under his belt, will have you 'whittling away the hours' with expert guidance presented in a friendly, straightforward style that reflects the quiet simplicity of the craft. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving or someone simply seeking a peaceful way to spend some free time, The Little Book of Whittling provides all the instruction and inspiration you'll need to become an accomplished and relaxed whittler.

Biographie de l'auteur

Author Chris Lubkemann was born to missionary parents in Brazil where sawing, planing, hammering and building were a part of daily life. Scraps of wood became ready playthings as they took shape in Chris' young hands. There were boats, furniture, treehouses, traps and slingshots. Chris is a regular contributor to Chip Chats magazine's Branching Out feature column. The Little Book of Whittling is Chris Lubkemann's second published title. He previously wrote Whittling Twigs & Branches.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1565232747
• ISBN 13: 9781565232747
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible