The Art of Whittling
- ISBN13: 9781933502076
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
One of the earliest guides to traditional whittling, this reprint of a 1930s classic preserves all of the original projects and text and adds updated drawings for the contemporary whittler. This manual is still sought after by whittlers because it explains how to carve many items popular in American tramp art and more complicated items that are not included in most whittling books, such as continuous wooden chairs, hand tools, puzzles, balls inside spirals, s…
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This may be a “classic” text of whittling, but having been written in 1930 makes this difficult to follow, and sparsely (and poorly) illustrated. Better seen as a piece of history than a guide to undertsanding whittling. Avoid.
Rating: 2 / 5
First published in 1930, The Art of Whittling is a classic introduction to the hobby of woodcrafting through whittling. Linden Publishing offers an unabridged edition of the original guide, offering over a dozen woodworking projects including continuous wooden chains, working wooden scissors and pliers, balls in cages, entwined hearts, fans, and even ships inside bottles. Black-and-white illustrations and diagrams round out this time-tested primer.
Rating: 5 / 5
This was a very good, easy read for learning the techniques to whittling and the fun of creating things out of wood. Recommended to those interested in the joy and fun of wood carving.
Rating: 4 / 5