Suitable for all woodcarvers and woodworkers, this reference offers essential information on woodcarving tools and techniques. With chapters devoted to tools, sharpening, setting up shop, and incised, relief and in the round carving, it includes guidance for the beginning woodcarver and suggestions for those with more experience.

The world is complicated enough...your woodworking information shouldn't be. Get the straight talk about carving wood, including *Choosing the right rools and accessories and the easy techniques for keeping them sharp. *Getting started- everything from selecting wood and setting up your work space, to the basics of carving and the principles of design. *The easy-to-learn craft of chip carving and its infinite variations for making borders, lettering, and rosettes. *Traditional relief carving and the techniques for creating fans and shells, an iconic acanthus leaf, or stunning scenes of nature. *The best approach to designing and carving a realistic, 3-D bust, duck decoy, or ball-and-claw foot. Get the complete set: *Joinery *Machines *Wood *Workshop *Cabinets *Sharpening Woodworking should a be fun and stress-free hobby, . Bypass the overwhelming amount of woodworking information and get Back to Basics with the core information you need to succeed. You'll learn what is important to know now and what can be left for later. Best of all, the information is presented in the plainspoken language you would hear from a trusted friend or relative.