Safety equipment and safe working practices are covered in detail. Tools covered include Flexible-shaft machines, Micromotors and miniature turbines, power chisels, power files, angle grinders, chainsaws, die grinders, and fixed shop machines. A complete course in carving. The progressive lessons introduce the carver to various chisels and tools. There is a Renaissance style leaf, a Colonial door panel, Jacobean cartouche, rolled scrolls, pediments, and lettering.
Photos illustrate the right and wrong ways to proceed when carrying out various carving techniques.
Written by a professional wood carving teacher. These are wildlife studies in wood. A book of instruction and inspiration that explores design, material, and technique. The foundation stones of woodcarving. Pye offers ten projects that take you through the entire carving process.