What
better way to while away your time than to whittle? Peter Benson, author
of Whittling Handbook ,
gives the first-timer the perfect introduction to the simple, yet pleasurable
woodcarving pastime. Colorful photographs show each step in the process
of making a host of items with nothing more than a knife and a piece of
timber. The handbook guides the user through the basics for simple projects
then progresses to more intricate items. The first seven chapters explain the
tools, knives, and wood needed as well as how to start and what to have in
your toolbox. Whittling is an art form and the handbook explores the
time-honored craft of creating attractive objects at little cost. Peter
Benson iterates that basic premise in the introduction: The big advantage of
this hobby is there is no great initial expense. You can get under way with
just a sharp knife, a safety glove, perhaps an apron, and a piece of wood.
Even the wood can be found in the garden or countryside for no cost at all.
Peter Benson, 2016, 128 pages, 5.8 x 8.1, Soft Cover |