Author: Lora S. Irish

Brand: Fox Chapel Publishing

Edition: First

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 32

Release Date: 09-03-2022

Details: Review The main reason beginners abandon woodcarving is the inability to keep their tools sharp. This publication will go a long way in removing that problem. ― Tom Hindes, Best-Selling Author of 20-Minute Whittling Projects and Whittling in Your Free Time The longer I’m involved with carving and teaching carving the more convinced I am that a great number of people are working with dull tools. Lora Irish has provided a great guide to learning the fundamentals of hand sharpening. Sharp tools are essential to a pleasant and successful carving experience. With Lora’s easy-to-follow instructions and enough practice, anyone should be able to vastly improve their sharpening skills. ― Bob Hershey, Award-Winning Carver, Member of Caricature Carving of America Product Description Learn everything you need to know to keep your woodcarving tools in tip-top shape! Condensed, step-by-step illustrated guide to the basics of sharpening, honing, and polishing hand tools used for carving Beginner-friendly tips for maintaining an edge on knives, as well as V-tools, chisels, and gouges Storing your blades and cleaning and maintaining your strops and sharpening stones Author Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books published by Fox Chapel Publishing have sold more than 500,000 copies Keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and safe! If you're new to the craft of carving, knowing how to properly sharpen your tools is a crucial, fundamental skill. In this condensed guide, Lora S. Irish offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are informative sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, sharpening both double-edged and single-edged blades, tool storage and cleanup tips, protecting sharp edges, cleaning stops, and sharpening stones. Author Lora Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books published by Fox Chapel Publishing have sold more than 500,000 copies. Irish is also a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines. In this booklet, she equips you with valuable knowledge that will keep your tools in working order, ultimately leading to safer and more enjoyable carving. Learn essential tips and tricks from an expert carver in this must-have guide that belongs in every woodcarver's library, Sharpening Carving Tools for Beginners! Book Description Keep all your woodcarving tools and knives sharp and in tip top shape! This condensed guide by renowned artist Lora Irish offers clear, step-by-step guidance to walk beginners through the basics of sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels. Also included are sections on safety, basic sharpening techniques, what to keep in your sharpening kit, tool storage and cleanup tips, and more! From the Back Cover The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Carving Tools If you're new to the craft of carving, knowing how to properly sharpen your tools is a crucial, fundamental skill. In this beginner-friendly guide, renowned artist Lora S. Irish walks you through several sharpening sessions, step-by-step, to equip you with valuable knowledge that will keep your tools in working order, ultimately leading to safer and more enjoyable carving. Featuring overviews on basic techniques, sharpening kit supplies, how to sharpen double-edged and single-edged blades, and how to care for sharpening tools, this must-have resource offers a wealth of understanding that every carver needs to practice and master! What's Inside: A helpful breakdown of sharpening kit supplies Step-by-step tutorials for sharpening knives, gouges, V-tools, and chisels Tips on protecting and storing sharp edges Troubleshooting guidance And more! About the Author Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist and author, whose acclaimed books include Great Book of Carving Patt

EAN: 9781497103122

Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches

Languages: English