{"product_id":"whittling-handbook-paperback","title":"Whittling Handbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Benson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.1 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 05, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770142654752,"sku":"9781784940751","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/91f28527d4be925e96dd828758f4fd3e.webp?v=1780365499","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/whittling-handbook-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}