Old Time Whittling: Easy Techniques for Carving Classic Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Guide to an Old-Fashioned Craft; Whittle a Boot, Face, Ball-in-the-Cage, Wooden Chain, & More Paperback – May 1, 2013

I have been looking for a good book on how to carve different walking staffs and this book has several good ideas and is easy to follow.

for any person that want to try or already is a carver this is one of the most informative books needed..not only does it give the best information one needs but the projects in it are a challenge but helps you to design,complete, and further ones imagination and helps you want to continue , and improve your ability..it keeps your mind going and asks oneself what else can I come up with..thank you, very much

Good instruction book on "whittling" projects. Better than most in its instruction, pictures, and general identification with the novice carver. Ball and cage may be the most difficult (because the ball is so hard to hold), but I'm on my second. It works!

I bought this book for a family member for Christmas. He loved it! Very details instructions on how to whittle a number of projects - and mostly all of them at a beginner level. Very nice book!

Not detailed enough for a beginner carver. He puts just enough to print the book. More interEstes in profit from book than trying to help the reader understand his explanati9ns

As a wood carver (recreational-not professional) I welcomed the variety of an older style of "whittling", much of which is like the "hobo art" of the 1930's. It was fun looking through this book and choosing something entertaining to create. It is among my favorites.

This had some repeats from other sources but I have found that each carver presents each project differently than others so I pick up different views from each carver. I never feel it's bad money to have some replication. Always ends up a plus whichever way I look at it. I would use the seller again.

The text is funny and informative, but most importantly this book has good photos. Like most craft books it can feel light on the details, but I've carved for most of my 30 odd years and I'm getting this for a 12 year old. I think it'll work out great. I am going to pre-carve some blocks to about 60%. Good price too.