{"product_id":"whittling-handbook-9781784940751","title":"Whittling Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat better way to while away\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eyour time than to whittle? Peter Benson, author of \u003cem\u003eWhittling Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, gives the first-timer the perfect introduction to the simple, yet pleasurable woodcarving pastime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e show each step in the process of making a host of items with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. \u003cstrong\u003eThe handbook guides the user through the basics for simple projects then progresses to more intricate items.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first seven chapters explain the tools, knives, and wood needed as well as how to start and what to have in your toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearly presented, easy instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshow the whittler how to complete 20 fun projects, including: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eforks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhistles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espoons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eback scratchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperching birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edog head stick handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhittling is an art form\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand the handbook explores the time-honored craft of creating attractive objects at little cost. Peter Benson iterates that basic premise in the introduction: The big advantage of this hobby is there is no great initial expense. You can get under way with just a sharp knife, a safety glove, perhaps an apron, and a piece of wood. Even the wood can be found in the garden or countryside for no cost at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBenson, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Benson set up the Essex School of Woodcarving in 1996. He is often traveling and runs many workshops overseas as well as judging competitions around the world. He also writes regularly for woodcarving journals. Peter's passion is centered on carving miniature objects, especially the carving of netsuke, which he has written a book on, also published by GMC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GMC Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50557161406738,"sku":"9781784940751","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_47166bcf-a52b-4472-b862-295598d8a18a.jpg?v=1731773572","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/whittling-handbook-9781784940751","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}