"Whether on your front porch, or in the back woods, the Little Book of Whittling will help you learn to how to create fun and useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife and a twig. Author Chris Lubkemann will help you ""whittle away the hours"" with clear guidance on becoming an expert whittler.
Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow instruction on: - Tools and Materials: including what wood is best to carve - How to Start: including choosing and sharpening the best knife - Projects: including knives, forks and spoons; birds and animals; trees and flowers; whistles and walking sticks; and much more Lubkemann brings nearly 40 years' whittling experience, and shares his knowledge in a friendly, down-home style.
Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend your free time, the Little Book of Whittling will give you the how-to instruction you need to become an accomplished whittler.
""[A] plot to get us all into the outdoors...enjoying ourselves while building skills!"" Tactical Knives Magazine"
By:
Chris Lubkemann
Imprint: Fox Chapel Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 7mm
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9781565237728
ISBN 10: 1565237722
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 01 January 2013
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
CONTENTS About the Author...vi Introduction...1 Getting Started...3 The Projects Knife...11 Spreader...19 Spoon...23 Poker...29 Fork...35 Stick Figures...41 Toppers (Horse's Head, Dog's Head, Got's Head)...45 Duck...53 Songbird...57 Jumping Fish...61 Flower...65 Tree...69 Canoe...73 Walking Stick...81 Slingshot...85 Whistle...89 Back Scratcher...93 Miniatures Challenge...97
Author Chris Lubkemann is a regular contributor to Chip Chats magazine's Branching Out feature column. He previously wrote Whittling Twigs & Branches (9781565232365).
Reviews for The Little Book of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stars
[A] plot to get us all into the outdoors...enjoying ourselves while building skills! -- Tactical Knives Magazine
