The art of whittling : classic woodworking projects for beginners and hobbyists

The Art of Whittling has provided readers with a wonderful introduction to the enjoyable hobby of whittling for decades. First published in 1930, Walter L. Faurot’s guide was one of the first manuals on the subject. This book contains a wealth of traditional whittling projects that are not found in many other books today. Rediscover such classics as: • Interlocking wooden puzzles • Rings and dumbbells • Continuous wooden chains • Ships inside bottles Perfect for a beginner or someone looking to enhance their whittling skills, this book also contains instructions for making such items as working wooden scissors and pliers, balls in cages, entwined hearts, fans, animal toys, and joint work. Enjoy exploring a new hobby with this unabridged republication of the original edition. This book contains a wealth of traditional whittling project that are not found in many other books today.Rediscover such classics as: Interlocking wooden puzzles -- Rings and dumbbells -- Continuous wooden chains -- Ships inside bottles. Perfect for a beginner or someone looking to enhance their whittling skills. --Provided by publisher A guide to traditional whittling which explains how to carve many items popular in American tramp art and more complicated items, such as continuous wooden chairs, hand tools, puzzles, balls inside spirals, swivels, entwined hearts, and buildings inside bottles.