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title: "Old Time Whittling: Easy Techniques for Carving Classic Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Guide to an Old-Fashioned Craft; Whittle a Boot, Face, Ball-in-the-Cage, Wooden Chain, & More"
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# Old Time Whittling: Easy Techniques for Carving Classic Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Guide to an Old-Fashioned Craft; Whittle a Boot, Face, Ball-in-the-Cage, Wooden Chain, & More

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- **What is this?** Old Time Whittling: Easy Techniques for Carving Classic Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Guide to an Old-Fashioned Craft; Whittle a Boot, Face, Ball-in-the-Cage, Wooden Chain, & More
- **How much does it cost?** £7.95 with free shipping
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## Description

Rediscover old-fashioned creativity! 10 easy projects with concise instructions and over 50 photographs and diagrams Beginner-friendly guide to the old-fashioned craft of whittling Create whittling classics and learn two-dimensional, shallow relief carving and three-dimensional, in-the-round carving Basic introduction includes wood selection, knife sharpening, and safety The term "whittling" evokes pleasant images of bygone days, when old-timers relaxed with knife and wood in front of the general store. Master the old-fashioned craft of whittling with this easy-to-learn beginner's guide! Even if you've never carved a piece of wood before, Old Time Whittling will show you how to create iconic whittling classics like the wooden chain, ball-in-a-cage, arrow-through-the-heart, and more. Woodcarving instructor and author Keith Randich takes you step-by-step through 10 projects, with concise instructions and more than 50 photographs and diagrams. You'll learn whittler's tricks for two-dimensional shallow relief carving and three-dimensional in-the-round carving, learn the basics of carving a face, and find tips on selecting wood, keeping your tools sharp, and important safety concerns. From a simple egg to a Brogan to love spoons on a chain, with Old Time Whittling , you'll discover the easy techniques you need to start creating classic whittling projects!

Review: Great book - I bought this as a present for my husband, who has read it from cover to cover - several times - and I think I know most of what is in it too, now :-) ! He hasn't made anything from THIS book yet, but I've put in my orders! We would definitely recommend it. Beginner to Intermediate Whittlers?
Review: Learning to carve - Great projects easy to follow good price

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision
- Warning:Only for domestic use
- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 680,107 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 276 in Craft Carving 472 in Carpentry & Woodwork 773 in Woodworking |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 203 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by L***U on 10 May 2014*

I bought this as a present for my husband, who has read it from cover to cover - several times - and I think I know most of what is in it too, now :-) ! He hasn't made anything from THIS book yet, but I've put in my orders! We would definitely recommend it. Beginner to Intermediate Whittlers?

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Learning to carve
*by J***K on 10 December 2024*

Great projects easy to follow good price

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good read
*by E***H on 8 October 2014*

husband loved this book gave him some good ideas for his wood carving

## Frequently Bought Together

- Old Time Whittling: Easy Techniques for Carving Classic Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Guide to an Old-Fashioned Craft; Whittle a Boot, Face, Ball-in-the-Cage, Wooden Chain, & More
- Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Ready-to-Carve Patterns for Toys & Gifts
- Classic Whittling: Basic Techniques and Old-Time Projects

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