Old Time Whittling Book

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!