A superb guide to every aspect of the craft, this manual combines practical instruction with more than 1,000 photos and diagrams. Well-organized, precise directions explain the necessary tools and appliances, aesthetics of wood carving, and methods. Projects range from simple — small boxes, platters, chests, and chairs — to complex — tables, cupboards, cabinets, beds, and sideboards.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good manual,
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This review is from: Manual of Traditional Wood Carving (Dover Woodworking) (Paperback)
This book is more than I expected for.I used to do some woodcarving for more than 4 years then I was teenager and had pretty good teacher explaining woodcarving itself. but this book gave much better understanding about wood, tools and techniques. I've got so many answers into questions which couldn't find by myself.
26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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Very worthwhile addition,
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This review is from: Manual of Traditional Wood Carving (Dover Woodworking) (Paperback)
This is a very worthwhile addition to a woodcarvers' library. I have not read or worked through the entire book yet (it is truly enormous, and I already have most of the skills so it is re-capping them for me) but it is worth 5 stars for the pictures alone - many, many examples of carved furniture through history. Books with that many photos of historical pieces are hard to come by and usually very, very expensive. So for that alone it is worth the price.I cannot yet comment on the written content nor how suitable it would be for a beginner, but it is certainly worth a look.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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An Historically Important Treasure Trove of Carving Guidance,
This review is from: Manual of Traditional Wood Carving (Dover Woodworking) (Paperback)
This is one of those rare books written a long time ago (early 1900s) when craftsmen and artists actually made their livings working with their hands (after serving apprenticships under masters). Their art went on to be perfected during a time when such hand-craftsmanship was valued and rewarded albeit simply and honestly. The treasure trove of techniques and historical information in this book is the kind that I typically find only in old books like this one. 'Very applicable to todays professional or recreational woodworker/carver and to those simply interested in historical carved styles evident in todays antiques.
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- Taunton's Fine Woodworking Index: Issues 1-120 by Harriet Hodges on page 119
- Woodturning Design (Mike Darlow's Woodturning) by Mike Darlow on page 148
- How to Carve Wood (Fine Woodworking Book) by Richard Butz in Back Matter
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