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    Whittling in Your Free Time: 16 Quick & Easy Projects to Carve in Wood
    Whittling in Your Free Time: 16 Quick & Easy Projects to Carve in Wood
    Whittling in Your Free Time: 16 Quick & Easy Projects to Carve in Wood
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    Whittling in Your Free Time: 16 Quick & Easy Projects to Carve in Wood

    By Tom Hindes

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    In continuation of the bestselling 20-Minute Whittling Projects, author, whittling artist, carving teacher, and Woodcarving Illustrated contributor Tom Hindes brings you 16 more fast, easy, and fun whittling projects to complete in just one short sitting! With step-by-step instructions, high-quality photography, and a focus on the beginner-friendly flat-plane style of whittling, you’ll carve a variety of safari, aquatic, woodland, farm, and domestic animals. Progressing from very simple to more challenging, each project is meant to encourage you along the rewarding and relaxing path of whittling and build your skills. Whether you’re new to whittling or have been doing it for years and want to try a new method, this book is the go-to resource to keep on carving!

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherFox Chapel Publishing
    Release dateOct 1, 2020
    ISBN9781607657712
    Whittling in Your Free Time: 16 Quick & Easy Projects to Carve in Wood
    Author

    Tom Hindes

    Tom Hindes is a whittling artist and carving teacher. He is a regular contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated magazine.

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      Book preview

      Whittling in Your Free Time - Tom Hindes

      IllustrationIllustration

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to those who have always wanted to carve but are just starting out. Now is the time, now is the place to begin—and I am thrilled to be carving along with you as you do.

      Layout Designer and Hand Model: Chris Morrison

      Editors: Danielle Schagrin and Kaylee Schofield

      Cover Photography: Mike Mihalo

      Step-by-Step Photography: Carlyn Hindes Zelko

      © 2020 by Tom Hindes and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

      Whittling in Your Free Time is an original work, first published in 2020 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

      For a printable PDF of the patterns used in this book, please contact Fox Chapel Publishing at customerservice@foxchapelpublishing.com, quoting the ISBN and title of this book, as well as the pattern or patterns required.

      Print ISBN 978-1-4971-0070-1

      eISBN 978-1-6076-5771-2

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2020930923

      To learn more about the other great books from Fox Chapel Publishing, or to find a retailer near you, call toll-free 800-457-9112 or visit us at www.FoxChapelPublishing.com.

      We are always looking for talented authors. To submit an idea, please send a brief inquiry to acquisitions@foxchapelpublishing.com.

      First printing

      Because working with wood and other materials inherently includes the risk of injury and damage, this book cannot guarantee that creating the projects in this book is safe for everyone. For this reason, this book is sold without warranties or guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied, and the publisher and the author disclaim any liability for any injuries, losses, or damages caused in any way by the content of this book or the reader’s use of the tools needed to complete the projects presented here. The publisher and the author urge all readers to thoroughly review each project and to understand the use of all tools before beginning any project.

      Illustration

      CONTENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      GETTING STARTED

      PROJECTS

      Basics:

      Sampler

      Exercise 1:

      Carving With and Against the Grain

      Exercise 2:

      Carving Up and Downhill

      Safari Animals

      Giraffe

      Illustration

      Rhino

      Illustration

      Lion

      Hippo

      Aquatic Animals

      Dolphin

      Illustration

      Polar Bear

      Whale

      Woodland Animals

      Deer

      Wolf

      Standing Fox

      Running Fox

      Illustration

      Farm Animals and Pets

      Golden Retriever

      Scottie

      Illustration

      Horse

      Chicken

      Illustration

      Pig

      Appendix

      Safety

      Basic Cuts

      Basics of Sharpening

      Finishing

      Patterns

      About the Author

      INTRODUCTION

      Illustration

      This book is an introduction to whittling, or carving wood with a knife. I whittle in a simplified flat-plane style, in which I establish the shape of a piece with angular facets; you won’t find many rounded edges in this book! Using four basic knife cuts, I’ll show you how to whittle a menagerie of animals, from the proud lion to the adorable Scottie dog.

      Along with the aesthetic appeal, I whittle in the flat-plane style because it doesn’t take much time. Every project in this book is portable and can be completed in under 20 minutes! Even those with a busy schedule can take a few moments out of their day to carve one of my animals.

      Whether you are a beginner or more experienced wood carver, I encourage you to check out the Getting Started section, as well as the Appendix in the back. These two sections cover everything from whittling safety to picking the right knife. Once you know the basics, move on to the exercises. They will help you warm up and get comfortable with the knife before you get started on the projects.

      What is Whittling?

      I define whittling as carving wood with just a knife; whittlers don’t use chisels, gouges, or power tools. When some people think of whittling, specific projects come to mind: pointed sticks, wood chains, and a ball-in-cage. But when I think of whittling, I think of any carving that involves only a knife.

      Whittling doesn’t require a large investment in tools or wood. All you need is a good knife, a good piece of wood, and a decent strop to keep your knife edge sharp. I give suggestions on knives and wood to use in the following sections (pages). If you aren’t sure how to sharpen a knife, check out the Basics of Sharpening section (page) in the Appendix.

      Whittling is a great hobby that you can take anywhere you go. While some pull out their cell phones when they’re in a waiting room, I work on my latest project! This is why most of the projects in this book are small—I like to choose pieces that can fit in my pocket. I also enjoy doing projects that can be completed quickly. This is what makes whittling fun for beginners—they get immediate satisfaction and

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