{"product_id":"whittling-handbook-9781784940751","title":"Whittling Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat better way to while away\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eyour time than to whittle? Peter Benson, author of \u003cem\u003eWhittling Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, gives the first-timer the perfect introduction to the simple, yet pleasurable woodcarving pastime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e show each step in the process of making a host of items with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. \u003cstrong\u003eThe handbook guides the user through the basics for simple projects then progresses to more intricate items.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first seven chapters explain the tools, knives, and wood needed as well as how to start and what to have in your toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearly presented, easy instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshow the whittler how to complete 20 fun projects, including: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eforks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhistles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espoons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eback scratchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperching birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edog head stick handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhittling is an art form\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand the handbook explores the time-honored craft of creating attractive objects at little cost. Peter Benson iterates that basic premise in the introduction: The big advantage of this hobby is there is no great initial expense. You can get under way with just a sharp knife, a safety glove, perhaps an apron, and a piece of wood. Even the wood can be found in the garden or countryside for no cost at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-5936940\"\u003ePeter Benson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e GMC Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.80w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781784940751\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1784940755\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA042000\"\u003eWoodwork | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA003000\"\u003eCarving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GMC Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50830307524905,"sku":"9781784940751","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/5747\/7673\/files\/img_caa6e2b4-ea13-49e4-bb03-97ea824ae433.jpg?v=1755789361","url":"https:\/\/www.njcorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/whittling-handbook-9781784940751","provider":"New Jersey Corrections Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}