The Little Book of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stars (Woodcarving Illustrated Books) (Fox Chapel Publishing) Instructions for 18 Down-Home Style Projects. This item is unavailable.The Little Book of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch, and Under the Stars (Woodcarving Illustrated Books) (Fox Chapel Publishing) Instructions for 18 Down-Home Style Projects

Unwind and relax the old-fashioned way as you whittle away time on your porch or under the stars! Inside, you'll find easy-to-follow instruction on:

• Convenient & portable 6" x 9" pocket size
• Advice on tools and materials, including what wood is best to carve
• How to get started, including choosing and sharpening the best knife
• 18 projects including knives, forks, spoons, birds, animals, trees, flowers, whistles, & walking sticks
• Author Chris Lubkemann uses his 40 years' whittling experience to provide you with clear guidance on becoming an expert whittler

With a friendly, down-home style, this guide encourages you to whittle away the hours! Whether you're a beginner looking for an easy way to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving, or an advanced carver looking for a relaxing way to spend your free time, The Little Book of Whittling will give you the how-to instruction you need to become an accomplished whittler.

This instructional manual provides 18 projects, including knives, forks, birds, animals, trees, and flowers. Chapters detail the proper whittling tools and materials, including what woods are best to carve, and how to start projects by selecting and safely sharpening the best knife for each project.

Whether on your front porch—or in the back woods—The Little Book of Whittling will help you learn to how to create fun and useful objects with nothing more than a pocket knife and a twig.

Author Chris Lubkemann was born to missionary parents in Brazil where sawing, planing, hammering and building were a part of daily life. Scraps of wood became ready playthings as they took shape in Chris' young hands. There were boats, furniture, treehouses, traps and slingshots. Chris is a regular contributor to Chip Chats magazine's Branching Out feature column. The Little Book of Whittling is Chris Lubkemann's second published title. He previously wrote Whittling Twigs & Branches.