Wood-Carving for Amateurs - A Practical Handbook for the Novice Worker

This text contains a guide to wood-carving, and constitutes a practical handbook specially designed for the novice woodworker. This text will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in woodcarving, from the absolute beginner to the woodworker looking to expand his repertoire. Complete with interesting information, handy tips and detailed illustrations, this book is not to be missed by the anyone with an interest in the subject and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: Tools; Wood; Bench, and Methods of Holding Work; Sharpening Tools; Panel Carving; Various Examples for Carving... and much more. We are proud to republish this text here complete with a new introduction on decorative woodwork.

Info autore

David Denning was a prolific 19th century author of craft and handwork books for both the amateur and practicing woodworker.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: David Denning
• Editore: Goldberg Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 15.11.2010
• EAN: 9781446511527
• ISBN: 978-1-4465-1152-7
• Pagine: 110
• Dimensioni: 145 mm x 222 mm x 10 mm
• Peso: 280 g
• Categoria: Guide e manuali > Hobby, casa > Idee creative