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The whittling handbook : 20 charming projects for carving wood by hand / Peter Benson.

by Benson, Peter, 1936-

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Wood-carving -- Technique.

9781454711315 (hc.)

128 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes index.

Peter Benson started carving shortly after the end of World War II, and on his retirement, he set up the Essex School of Woodcarving, which is now based at his home in the Essex countryside in the UK.

"Whittling can help you relax even as you create useful and beautiful art with just a knife and some timber. 'The Whittling Handbook' helps beginners explore this time-honored craft and learn foundational skills, from gathering the basic tools to choosing the right wood to keeping your knife sharp. Begin with straightforward projects like a garden dibber and paper knife, and then progress to more complex and intricate items such as a linked chain and a whistle. This new edition features fresh step-by-step illustrations to help readers achieve success. Easy-to-follow and full of friendly guidance from seasoned woodcarver Peter Benson, this guide is perfect for first-timers."--Back cover.

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