THIS IS A "HOW TO" BOOK. COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING TOOLS AND WOODS. STUDENT IS GIVEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF CARVINGS THEY CAN START WITH. THE INSTRUCTIONS TAKE YOU WORD FOR WORD THROUGH THE ENTIRE CARVING PROCESS. INCLUDED ARE DIAGRAMS THAT ARE NUMBERED FOR EASY STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTION.

Reprints a 1911 guide to small and large traditional wood carving projects, from boxes and platters to beds and staircases, and features over 1,100 photos and diagrams.

Looking for a simpler, more natural way of working with wood? Create beautiful wooden objects from fresh green wood by becoming skilled in the crafts of whittling, ax-based furniture making, turning, and weaving. With green woodworking there's no need for costly materials and machinery. All you need to begin crafting is a log, an ax, and a hand knife. Starting with selecting and splitting your very first log, let Woodcraft show you all the techniques...