Bushcraft Whittling

Author: Rick Wiebe
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610353897
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
An easy and fun introduction to the essential outdoor skill of bushcraft whittling. Bushcraft whittling—the art of shaping improvised campsite and hiking implements—requires no special tools or complex techniques, and you can practice on just about any wood that comes to hand. Plus, being able to make your firewood tinder, tent pegs, walking sticks, roasting sticks, digging tools, and more can be a lifesaver on the trail. In Bushcraft Whittling, master whittler Rick Wiebe shows step-by-step how anyone with a common pocketknife, a hatchet, and an itch to do something with their hands can make projects that are fun, eye-catching, and useful. Bushcraft Whittling will show you the tools you need (all available at any hardware store), the right cutting techniques, carving safety, how to select the right wood, and how to make dozens of useful items at your campsite. Everyone who spends time in the outdoors—campers, hikers, ramblers, hunters, fishermen, skiers, and any kind of sportsman—needs to master the art of bushcraft whittling. Additionally, bushcraft whittling is the perfect low-effort introduction to the fun and relaxing hobby of whittling, as well as an excuse to use that fun knife you just bought. If you're an outdoorsy person—or even if you just want to be an outdoorsy person someday—Bushcraft Whittling is a must-have book.

Whittlin' Whistles

Author: Rick Wiebe
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 1610351592
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 101

Book Description
One of the signature projects whittlers enjoy working on is the whistle, and this book addresses each and every detail of successful whistle making. With a pocket knife and some readily available materials, most of which can be gathered from nature, beginning carvers will produce fun and attractive whistles that they can show off to their friends. Designed to be understandable to both younger readers and adult beginners, the book features numerous full-color instructional photos for each project and provides a strong emphasis on safety and tool care. Featured projects include the classic slip bark whistle, tube whistles, a kazoo, a vuvuzuela, and reed whistles.

Classic Whittling

Author: Rick Wiebe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610352543
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In a fast-paced and noisy world that makes your head spin, the classic craft of whittling is the perfect antidote. It makes you slow down, take a breath, and live in the moment. Your hands are crafting instead of typing or texting. Best of all, whittling is simple to learn, lasts a lifetime, and requires only a simple knife. It's no wonder it's become more popular over recent years. No longer something only old men do, whittling has reached parents spending time with kids, techies taking a break from computer screens, and anyone who enjoys being outdoors. In Classic Whittling, author Rick Wiebe - a whittler for more than 60 years - provides the fundamentals for anyone looking to slow down and learn this classic craft. Classic Whittling begins with the basics of a good knife and how to keep it sharp. Wiebe then covers the best woods to use, ranging from sticks to blocks of wood, along with the basic techniques that will get you started. After that, there's no limit to what you can do. Projects start out with toys, a whistle, and "treens" -- simple forks, spoons, and other utensils used while camping. From there, it's on to the more challenging projects: the chain, the interlinking hearts, the ball-in-a-cage, the sphere-within-a-sphere and several other classics. This handy and fun guide covers them all step-by-step. By the end of Classic Whittling, your knife will become a magic wand that turns firewood into fun, fascinates your family and friends, and lowers your blood pressure.

Circular Scroll Saw Designs

Author: Charles R. Hand
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658747
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 262

Book Description
A complete, how-to guide on making stunning trivets, coasters, and wall plaques while offering a fresh and modern twist on traditional fretwork Features 3 step-by-step projects and 27 contemporary designs of peace signs, butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and other intricate scroll saw patterns Also included is insightful information on wood selection and size, blank preparation, blade selection, expert tips, and a gallery of completed designs Author Charles Hand is a talented designer and award-winning scroller, and a regular and well-received contributor for Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine

Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures

Author: Harley Refsal
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565238589
Category : Wood-carved figurines
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In this book, Harley shows you how to carve and paint engaging folk-art caricatures in the classic Scandinavian style.Carving Flat-Plane Style Caricatures presents more than 50 imaginative figure patterns for you to carve--from lumberjacks and golfers to trolls and elves.

Complete Starter Guide to Whittling

Author: Editors of Woodcarving Illustrated
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 160765427X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
· A complete guide for beginners to learn how to whittle · Features 24 easy projects to build confidence and teach fundamental carving techniques · Includes step-by-step instructions, how-to photographs, full-size patterns, and helpful tips · Projects start simple and slowly progress in difficulty while remaining approachable and beginner-friendly · Written by a team of 12 leading woodcarvers and the editors of Woodcarving Illustrated

Wilderness Axe Skills and Campcraft

Author: Paul Kirtley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780764361487
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
An understandable guide to key skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in surviving on the land. No other woodcraft teacher instills outdoor knowledge the way Kirtley does, which has earned him a stellar global reputation. This is the chance to learn from him even if you can't attend his sold-out courses. Everything needed for those seeking eventual serious bushcraft mastery, and also helpful for those who admire bushcraft but simply want to add ease and enjoyment to occasional camping. This is his first book and teaches the core skills from start to finish: selecting the correct tools for the task, caring for the tools, everyday axe techniques, felling, limbing, sectioning, and carving techniques and projects. Next, master efficient and sometimes lifesaving campcraft needs, including pot hangers, tripods, cranes, camp grills, broilers, lanterns, stools, tent needs, essential knots, lashings, ladders, and rope throwing and hoisting. Also features a detailed look at more than a dozen types of wood and their properties, for best choices in all bushcraft needs.

Pyrography Basics

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607651572
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 111

Book Description
Fox Chapel is the publisher with the largest number of woodburning titles. Pyrography books have sold steadily over the last decade, and we have recently seen a resurgence of interest from chains like Michaels. This is the perfect starter book for your accounts.

135 Gunstock Carving Patterns

Author: Lora S. Irish
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565237957
Category : CRAFTS & HOBBIES
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A treasury of 135 classic gunstock carving patterns from talented artist, Lora Irish. You're sure to find the best carving pattern here for your next project, from basic checkering to dramatic hunting-related scenes. Excellent choices are provided for every skill level, from beginner to expert, so you can start with a basic pattern and tackle more intricate designs as your experience in gunstock carving grows. Also included is advice on choosing patterns, wood, and tools, carving methods, and tips on whether to start from scratch or use a kit.

20-Minute Whittling Projects

Author: Tom Hindes
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654261
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
· A beginner-friendly guide to learn how to whittle using the quick-cut method to carve figures in wood in 20 minutes or less · Features more than 15 whittling projects for beginners, including small wizards, gnomes, dogs, baby animals, and more · Includes step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and helpful tips · Offers essential advice on safety, basic cuts, sharpening, and finishing · Written by best-selling author, whittling artist, carving teacher, and contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated, Tom Hindes