Fun with Wood

Fun with Wood by Joseph Leeming. Published by J B Lippincott Co, Philadelphia, PA, 1942. 1st Edition 13th Printing. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Cloth binding bottom edge & back Cloth cover bottom edge and on back aged. 111 Pgs. LCCN 42-17492. How to whittle & carve wood to make useful & decorative articles, toys, puzzles, and unusual figures. This chapters on whittling shows with clear instructions, patterns and drawings showing the finished articles, how to make dozens of animal figures, birds, puzzles, tricks and useful gift. Wood carving occupies the second half of the book. Tools and their care are fully discussed, with the technique and many designs for chip carving, incised carving, chase carving, level surface carving, and ''modeled in relief'' carving. Diagrams and patterns by Charles E Pont. Description text copyright 2019 BooksForComfort. Item ID 32904.