The Little Book of Whittling [Paperback]

Chris Lubkemann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2005

With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages readers to whittle away the hours. Great for beginners looking for an easy way to get started and more advanced carvers looking for a relaxing way to spend their time, this instructional manual provides 20 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[A] plot to get us all into the outdoors...enjoying ourselves while building skills!  —Tactical Knives Magazine

About the Author

Chris Lubkemann is the author of Whittling Twigs & Branches and has been a featured carver on the DIY Network program Woodsculpting. He holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the smallest carving. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Paperback: 97 pages
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565232747
• ISBN-13: 978-1565232747
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent companion for backpack or briefcase., January 27, 2006

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Brad W. Byers - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Book of Whittling (Paperback)

Chris Lubkemann has produced an excellent second book to follow his first one on whittling branches and twigs (see my review of his other title). This book is just the right size for the camping kit, backpack, briefcase, or glove compartment. Further, I am impressed with the physical quality and durability of its construction. These comments may seem trivial until one fully appreciates the usefulness of this piece. As usual, Lubkemann's writing is clear and concise, giving the reader the feeling that he truly intends to be understood. The photographic illustrations are clear and uncluttered, and the "Tip Boxes" inset periodically throughout the text are helpful and entertaining. The ideas and projects presented are complete and can stand alone, but, more that that, serve as a springboard for one's own ideas and whittling designs. This is a true benchmark of good writing, in my opinion. My eleven-year-old son and I have already discussed whittling some "fancier" hot dog roasting sticks for a spring campout. I'm glad I own both of Lubkemann's books and would be hard-pressed to choose between them. My recommendation is to purchase both titles and save the shipping costs.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to spend some time decompressing..., December 15, 2005

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Sumner Callahan - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Little Book of Whittling (Paperback)

I love to camp and a friend gave me this book along with a Swiss Army Knife...I never saw myself as a "whittler" and now I'm hooked. The projects are fun, easy, and don't require a whole lot more than some twigs and some sitting still. And a bonus -- it includes useful camping tips and delicious recipes for outdoor staples such as peanut butter smores, gorp, and lemonade.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginners, August 1, 2006

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D. Hom (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Little Book of Whittling (Paperback)

This book has very detailed instructions accompanied by step-by-step photographs. It teaches you how to carve several different things (spoons, forks, knives, stick figures, flowers, and walking sticks among them) from twigs.