Whittling: A Step-by-Step Guide to Wood Carving and Fun Whittling Projects for Beginners

Unleash Your Inner Creative Craftsman and Discover How to Craft Awesome Pieces of Wood Art with the Ultimate Guide to Whittling Are you looking for a fun new hobby to pass away your free time? Are you looking for a beginner-friendly way to get into woodworking, but have no idea where to begin? Do you want to discover proven whittling techniques to take your carving skills to the next level? If your answer is yes to any of the questions above, then this book is for you! In this definitive guide to whittling, Tony Gordon skips the fluff and hands you a comprehensive, experienced-backed resource guide to take you from the basics of whittling, all the way to advanced woodworking projects using only a whittling knife. With clear instructions and photos, you'll learn how to carve an impressive array of wood figures that are sure to impress your family and friends! Take a look at what you're going to discover in the pages of this comprehensive woodworking guide: ? Everything you need to know about the art of whittling to help you get started as a beginner ? How to select the perfect whittling knives for your woodworking and crafting needs ? How to choose the right wood for whittling for specific types of woodworking projects ? A crash guide to maintaining your whittling knife and keeping it sharp and ready for any project ? Six important precautions you absolutely need to burn into your mind to stay safe while whittling any piece of wood ? A detailed explanation of the five essential cuts as well as step-by-step instructions to master them with pictures ? 4 common and harmful mistakes you need to avoid like the plague while whittling wood ? Fun whittling projects with step-by-step instructions and pictures from beginner-friendly projects to advanced animations ? ... and much, much more! Whether you're a complete beginner just learning to whittle, or you're an old hand looking for fresh inspiration and new ideas, this guide is packed with fun projects that are sure to keep you creatively engaged as well as improve your woodworking skills.