Author: Lubkemann, Chris

Brand: Design Originals

Edition: First

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 128

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Release Date: 01-04-2012

Details: Product description The whittler extraordinaire, Chris Lubkemann is back, with 31 fun and rewarding new whittle projects in his latest guidebook, Big Book of Whittle Fun! 31 quick & easy whittling projects from practical items like a napkin holder to fun games like mini-bowling Detailed, photo-illustrated instructions make it easy to follow along Beginner-friendly advice on getting started, including finding good wood for whittling and an introduction to pocket knives Author Chris Lubkemann has 40 years' whittling experience & offers clear, easy-to-follow advice Whittling is a fun past time for those just starting to carve, and those who have been carving for years. This book is filled with great little projects and games that are enjoyable to make and enjoyable to use. These detailed, photo-illustrated projects are quick and easy to make. Chris offers clear instructions for creating a wide variety of useful and entertaining objects with almost no expense or training, and gives tips and techniques that make whittling accessible and enjoyable for both novices and expereinced carvers. With helpful advice on choosing wood, basic whittling techniques and knife sharpening, you'll be able to make practical projects like recipe holders and whimsical objects like a rooster. Many playful sports and game oriented projects are also included such as tic-tac-toe and a bowling set complete with a lane and pins. You'll find the projects in this book truly make whittling fun! Review More Than A "Whittle" Fun The Big Book of Whittle Fun by Chris Lubkemann is a little "big book" filled with a "wot of whittlin' fun". Small in stature (a great size for taking with you when planning on doing a little whittling) but big in content! This book has over thirty projects and is an inspiration for many more. Games - check Jewelry - check Household items - check fun - check and technique: also check. The first of the book provides tips on knives, sharpening and honing, and modifying the knife if needed. It also talks about the three main whittling strokes used and different types of wood. Some projects do "cheat" a little and use a drill or Dremel-type tool but that's fine with me. Now all i have to do is go outside and find myself a twig or a branch so I can start whittlin' away! Two thumbs up for this book. Maybe we'll have a little whittlin contest at our Get-together in September! Back in my youth (and I'm surprised that I can remember it) I can recall an old farmer in rural Quebec, sitting on his porch whittling a walking stick while rocking in an old and probably carved rocking chair. It's amazing what can be achieved with a sharp knife. What a great way to relieve the stress of everyday life. Simply pick up a branch from a birch, maple or cherry tree, a sharp knife and whittle away. Lubkemann's "little" book can get you started whittling immediately. There are 31 whittling ideas in the book as well as some basic information. The author suggests what types of wood to select, what type of knife to use and most of all, how to keep the blade sharp. In the author's eclectic collection there is a fully detailed weather vane, a weather station (if the stone is wet, it's raining), a sling shot and a tic tac toe game to name but a few. You don't have to be an expert carver to enjoy whittling, even a novice can get started right away and the author can help. So, pick up your Swiss Army Knife, a stick of wood and throw away those tranquilizers. From the Back Cover OLD-FASHIONEDStress Relief Whittler extraordinaire Chris Lubkemann is back with 31 fun and rewarding new whittle projects that are quick and easy to make. With detailed instructions and clear photographs, Chris shows how to create useful, decorative, and fun objects with almost no expense or training. His tips and techniques make whittling accessible and enjoyable for both novices and experienced carvers. With helpful advice on choosing wood, basic whittling techniques, and knife sharpening, Big Book of Whittle Fun will inspire you to make practical projects like recipe holders and whimsical objects like roosters and owls. Many playful sports- and game-oriented projects are also included, such as a portable tic-tac-toe set and a miniature bowling lane, complete with pins. The projects in this book truly make whittling fun! "The most wonderful book about whittling I have ever seen...I am truly impressed..."—Carl Elsener, CEO, Victorinox AGPraise for Chris Lubkemann'sThe Little Book of Whittling About the Author Chris Lubkemann is the author of five best-selling whittling books from Fox Chapel Publishing, including The Little Book of Whittling and Big Book of Whittle Fun. A child of missionaries, Chris Lubkemann grew up in the forests of Brazil and Peru, where he developed an appreciation for knives and entertained himself—and others—by handcrafting rafts, tree houses, traps, and slingshots from scrap wood. Since that time, he has continued to integrate his woodworking skills with good old-fashioned fun. Chris has carved some of the world's smallest branch carvings, and his smallest branch rooster was given a Guinness World Record Certificate. Chris currently demonstrates whittling as the resident woodcarver at the Amish Farm and House in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.0 x 0.9 inches

Languages: English