19 List of Popular Books on Wood working, Carving, and Whittling

Title: Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Best of Woodcarving)

You can whittle just about anything the only limit is your imagination. It s so easy to get started in this relaxing and rewarding hobby. All you need is a knife, a twig, and this book! We ve assembled a team of 12 leading woodcarvers to bring you a complete starter guide to whittling. They present 24 easy whittling projects that you can make in just a weekend, complete with step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, ready-to-carve patterns, and helpful tips. Start off with fast and fun projects that build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques, like a simple flying propeller or a 5-minute owl. Then move on to create whittled wonders like a musical frog or a slingshot. We show you how to whittle complex designs in easy steps, so that you ll soon be carving attention-getting favorites like chain links or the classic ball-in-a-cage.

Author(s): Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

ISBN 13: 9781565238428
Pages: 96

Title: Joint Book

This hardcover book with internal spiral binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for carpenters and woodworkers to keep near their workbench or toolbox for quick access.The design of this book allows it to lay open flat, which allows for easy and frequent reference, and the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners, and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.

The Joint Book contains easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for creating edge and scarf joints, lapped and housed joints, mortise and tenon joints, miters and bevels, dovetails, dowels and biscuits, and provides detailed descriptions of fasteners, hardware, and knockdown joints. This book is the perfect companion for any woodworker interested in improving their joint-making skills.

Author(s): Terrie Noll

ISBN 13: 9780785822271
Pages: 192

Title: The Raymond and Frances Bushell Collection of Netsuke: A Legacy at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Because traditional Japanese clothing had no pockets, people hung small objects such as purses, writing cases, and smoking utensils on braided silk cords tucked under the belt or sash. A netsuke is a small carved bob that holds the upper end of the cord at the top of the belt. Color photographs, sometimes several each, illustrate 847 pieces of the utilitarian object that evolved into an elaborate art form over the centuries. Captions describe and date the pieces and point out their characteristics. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author(s): Neil K. Davey;Robert T. Singer;Sebastian Izzard;Virginia G. Atchley;Christine Drosse;Odile Madden;Hollis Goodall

ISBN 13: 9781588860354
Pages: 520

Title: Carving the Little Guys

This skill-building beginner's guide reveals the secrets of capturing humor and expression in caricature carving.

Author(s): Keith Randich

ISBN 13: 9781565237759
Pages: 32

Title: Carving Realistic Animals with Power

Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animal kingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. Frank C. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before demonstrated techniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into a life-like animal. With 150 full-color photographs, every step is illustrated. Following the philosophy that you can only carve what you know, photographs of living animals accompany each carving sequence. Twelve project plans are provided as well. Plans for a bear, bobcat, bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetail deer and wolf provide the carver with ample opportunity to apply newly discovered techniques. Color reference photographs accompany the projects. This book will bring enjoyment and challenges to all carvers, novice and professional alike. It will also guide carvers easily and concisely to finished works of art of which they may be proud.

Author(s): Frank C. Russell

ISBN 13: 9780887406379
Pages: 64

Title: Rubber Band Engineer

"Whoa, that shot a lot farther than I thought it would!" Shooting far, flying high, and delivering way more exciting results than expected are the goals of the gadgets in this book.

Author(s): Lance Akiyama

ISBN 13: 9781631591044
Pages: 144

Title: Making Mechanical Marvels in Wood

Making Mechanical Marvels in Wood" is Levy's fascinating collection of DIY wooden mechanical projects. It demonstrates how you can use wood to construct a number of intriguing mechanisms that whiz and whir, bob and flip.

Author(s): Professor of Old Age Psychiatry Raymond Levy;Raymond Levy;Adrienne Nunez

ISBN 13: 9781626548862
Pages: 210

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Title: Carving Spoons, Revised Second Edition

Classic in simplicity of form, spoons can be carved in an endless assortment of shapes. This book shows how to elevate the humble wooden spoon from a utilitarian object to a work of art.

Author(s): Shirley Adler

ISBN 13: 9781565238503
Pages: 88

Title: 20-Minute Whittling Projects

You don't need any fancy equipment... and you don't even need much spare time. Author Tom Hindes demonstrates his easy-to-learn, quick-cut method for whittling expressive little figures from wood in just 20 minutes or less.

Author(s): Tom Hindes

ISBN 13: 9781565238671
Pages: 96

Title: Old Time Whittling

Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams.

Author(s): Keith Randich

ISBN 13: 9781565237742
Pages: 31

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

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.

Author(s): Everett Ellenwood

ISBN 13: 9781565232921
Pages: 288

Title: Relief Carving Projects & Techniques

This book is packed with 37 relief woodcarving projects and patterns from the archives of Woodcarving Illustrated, plus expert advice from favourite authors, including Lora S. Irish, Kathy Wise and Bob Duncan.

Author(s): Woodcarving Illustrated

ISBN 13: 9781565235588
Pages: 144

Title: 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns

The patterns in this book are designed for rifle stocks, but small changes will make them just as applicable to knife handles, pistol grips, or duck calls.

Author(s): Lora S. Irish

ISBN 13: 9781565237957
Pages: 95

Title: Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Traditional Techniq...

Akin to having a one-on-one carving course with a master carver, this resource—a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years—mentors newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn carving, this manual provides a handful of lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool-handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of techniques. The careful step-by-step instructions that are explained in a warm conversational voice help novice crafters find quick success and encouragement as they work on a number of carving motifs and three projects for both relief and in-the-round styles. For serious beginners eager to know more about a timeless craft, this go-to reference provides an answer to every question.

Author(s): Chris Pye

ISBN 13: 9781565234567
Pages: 160

Title: Animated Animal Toys in Wood

Create Wooden Toys that Come Alive With FunAll children love animals, and all children love toys.

Author(s): David Wakefield

ISBN 13: 9781565238442
Pages: 192

Title: Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual: A Beginner's Guide to Traditional Techniq...

Akin to having a one-on-one carving course with a master carver, this resource—a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years—mentors newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn carving, this manual provides a handful of lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool-handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of techniques. The careful step-by-step instructions that are explained in a warm conversational voice help novice crafters find quick success and encouragement as they work on a number of carving motifs and three projects for both relief and in-the-round styles. For serious beginners eager to know more about a timeless craft, this go-to reference provides an answer to every question.

Author(s): Chris Pye

ISBN 13: 9781565234567
Pages: 160

Title: The Artful Wooden Spoon

In The Artful Wooden Spoon, Vogel shares more than 100 gorgeous pieces from his workshop gallery, providing rich visual inspiration along with explaining the principles behind handcrafting spoons and sharing simple instructions and step-by ...

Author(s): Josh Vogel

ISBN 13: 9781452137728
Pages: 176

Title: Carving Faces Workbook

Now, he shares his easy-to-follow instruction and masterful carving techniques in Carving Faces Workbook. Inside this workbook, you'll find clear instructions and detailed patterns for carving a variety of faces.

Author(s): Harold L. Enlow

ISBN 13: 9781565235854
Pages: 141

Title: The Beginners Handbook of Woodcarving

In this wonderful resource for both novice and veteran carvers, two masters of the craft present detailed instructions and illustrations on how to confidently carve animals, flowers, figures, and more.

Author(s): Charles Beiderman;William Johnston

ISBN 13: 9780486256870
Pages: 173