[PDF] Wood Carving For Amateurs A Practical Handbook For The Novice Worker eBook

Author : David Denning
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 50,74 MB
Release : 2016-12-21
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1473347513

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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.

Author : Charles G. Wheeler
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 15,57 MB
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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This is a 1900 book about woodworking that remains to be topical today. Inside, you will find the introduction into the art, description of the basic instruments, instructions into the types of wood, preparation of drawings, calculating the estimates for time and material. Also, the book gives how-to manuals for making wooden toys, boats, houses for animals, implements for outdoor sports, and furniture.

Author : George Alfred Rogers
Publisher : Ellott Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 14,15 MB
Release : 2011-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781446071779

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This book contains a detailed treatise on wood carving, including practical tips for amateurs, and a short history of the art. Containing invaluable information on tools and techniques, as well as a myriad other handy tips and detailed diagrams, this text is perfect for those with little or no experience and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'On the Choice of Woods'; 'On Fixing the Work'; 'On First Steps and Carving in Relief'; 'On Fretwork and Perforated Carving'; 'On Bold Work'; 'On Sharpening the Tools'; 'Staining, Oiling, Varnishing, and Polishing'; 'On the Antiquity and History of Wood-Carving'; and more. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on decorative woodwork.

Author : Frederick Thomas Hodgson
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,86 MB
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780282557515

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Excerpt from Easy Lessons in the Art of Practical Wood Carving: Suited to the Wants of Carpenters, Joiners, Amateurs and Professional Wood Carvers; Being a Practical Manual and Guide to All Kinds of Wood Carving; Including Chip Carving, Flat Carving, Incised Work and Figure CarvingThe section on Chip Carving, with the illustrations and designs given, is in a measure a complete treatise in itself, and may be reckoned as such by the amateur workman who does not care to follow up the art to a higher plane.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Edward Hobbs
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 48,4 MB
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1473351928

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Originally published in early 1900s. The illustrated contents include: Materials – Tools and Equipment – Care and Use of Tools – First Steps in Wood Carving – Chip Carving – Incised Work – Relief Carving – Pierced and Laminated Work – Wood Sculpture and Knife Work – Preparation of Designs etc. Many of the earliest hobby and craft books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Charles Beiderman
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 14,68 MB
Release : 2011-09-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0486131262

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In this wonderful resource for both novice and veteran carvers, two masters of the craft present detailed instructions and illustrations on how to confidently carve animals, flowers, figures, and more.