Get the right results with classic chisels, gouges and power tools. Photo-enhanced coverage clarifies how tools function, how to make, fit, and remove handles, and how to correct carving-tool faults. Also learn the secrets of cutting success —how to sharpen squarely and straight, and on corners.
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Chris Pye has been a professional carver for more than 20 years and writes extensively on the subject. His previous books include Lettercarving in Wood, Relief Carving in Wood and Elements of Woodcarving.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Useful and enjoyable,
By Kameaiulanalole (Waimanalo, Hawaii) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Woodcarving: Tools, Material & Equipment, Volume 1 (Paperback)
This book (including both Volumes 1 and 2) is an excellent reference on chisels, mallets, sharpening, shop set-up, clamps, wood, and all the other wonderful paraphernalia wood carvers love. The chapters dealing with the black art of sharpening are especially useful, even to the experienced carver. Written in a clear and charming style, the book has many illustrations and color photographs. This should be a basic text in a carver's reference library. Keep in mind that these volumes do not contain actual carving instruction. (Pye has written several good books on relief carving, letter carving, turning,etc.) Also, Pye writes from a British carver's perspective and I wonder whether all the tools he presents are available in North America.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Required Reference Book,
By JTH (Sheboygan, WI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Woodcarving: Tools, Material & Equipment, Volume 1 (Paperback)
This is an oustanding reference. It answers questions raised by beginners and experienced carvers, alike. Especially helpful is the section on sharpening. Not only does Chris explain, in detail, how various carving tools should be sharpened, but also explains why.After I read my copy, I ordered both volumes for our carving club library. Once members have seen this one, I'm sure they'll want to purchase a copy for their own.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!,
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This review is from: Woodcarving: Tools, Material & Equipment, Volume 1 (Paperback)
Really an amazing book, with so much information about carving tools you'll want to keep it handy.
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