Urban Woodsman Book
Hand carving is easy, satisfying and therapeutic. Create your own unique pieces and carve with confidence thanks to detailed information on tools, cutting techniques and clear step-by-step photography accompanying each project.
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We really love this book and also think will appeal to anyone looking for a creative outlet that will connect them to their environment. It's a great fireside companion on those camping trips or time away where you can settle into creating something and keep coming back to it when you want.
Starting with the identifying of wood types and trees and how to source timber for free or next to nothing. Max then discusses the basic tools and hand grips, and with step-by-step carving and cutting techniques you will soon be mastering the skills to make your own creations.
Starting with eating spoons, cooking spoons and spatulas, you can move on to butter knives, coffee scoops and chopping boards. Even small bowls can be mastered without using a lathe. And there is added advice on finishing your projects – how to sand, ebonise, scorch and texture the surface as well as waxing and oiling your new, beloved kitchen creations.
All these projects are displayed and explained clearly so that, even if you are a craft or carving novice, you will succeed in creating something that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Author: Max Bainbridge.
Hardback. 143 pages. Full colour photographs.
