Woodcarving Tools, Material & Equipment: Volume 1

by Chris Pye

Book Overview

This new edition in two volumes, fully revised and expanded with new color photography throughout will ensure that this work continues to be the standard reference source on the subject. The second... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1861082010
• ISBN13: 9781861082015
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: GMC Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Well Written, Great Informative Book

This book is well written and easy to read. A lot of books by woodworkers or contractors are hard to read but this one is an easy read. Its' very informative but its' not enough for a beginner to read and start carving. It only covers information about the materials needed to start carving. It is still good for a beginner to read as it has a lot of good material about the tools and materials. It really opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities.

Nothing else like it!

Very comprehensive set about carving tools equipment etc. Both books tohether really gives you all you will need to know to get started and going the rest of your life... Chris Pye is very thorough in his writing with high attention to detail, as can be witnessed in his other books also.

Useful and enjoyable

This book (including both Volumes 1 and 2) is an excellent reference on chisels, mallets, sharpening, shop set-up, clamps, wood, and all the other wonderful paraphernalia wood carvers love. The chapters dealing with the black art of sharpening are especially useful, even to the experienced carver. Written in a clear and charming style, the book has many illustrations and color photographs. This should be a basic text in a carver's reference library.Keep in mind that these volumes do not contain actual carving instruction. (Pye has written several good books on relief carving, letter carving, turning,etc.) Also, Pye writes from a British carver's perspective and I wonder whether all the tools he presents are available in North America.

Required Reference Book

This is an oustanding reference. It answers questions raised by beginners and experienced carvers, alike. Especially helpful is the section on sharpening. Not only does Chris explain, in detail, how various carving tools should be sharpened, but also explains why.After I read my copy, I ordered both volumes for our carving club library. Once members have seen this one, I'm sure they'll want to purchase a copy for their own.

Fantastic!

Really an amazing book, with so much information about carving tools you'll want to keep it handy.