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"Why doesn't this tool cut right?" "How do I hold this piece of wood?" "Isn't there something better to do this job?" These basic questions, and many dozens of others, are answered by the wealth of advice and information contained in this unique volume, which tells you how to get the most out of well-chosen, properly sharpened tools, used correctly and efficiently. The book sets out to describe, as completely as possible, the tools and equipment available to the woodcarver, and the fundamental skills of how to care for them, sharpen them, and use them to a high standard. Using this information on when and where tools are used, the qualities of wood, and how these factors relate, the reader will be able to begin or improve his or her carving. Contents include: • Choice and care of Woodcarving Tools • Sharpening • Accessory Tools • Modifying Tools • Holding Devices • Wood • Finishing • Safety • Resources • The Workplace Nearly 700 photographs and line drawings illustrate every step of the book, and each page is full of interest and information. All woodcarvers, and anyone interested in tools and craftsmanship, will want to read and re-read this extraordinary book. |
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