Power Carving Manual: Tools, Techniques, and 16 All-Time Favorite Projects (The Best of Woodcarving Illustrated) (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions, Original Patterns, & Expert Advice

Take your carving to the next level with step-by-step projects and expert advice from today's top power carvers!

• 16 favorite projects from Woodcarving Illustrated magazine—the woodcarver's authoritative source for over 20 years
• Step-by-step instructions & photos for projects including animals, plants, a Santa, jewelry, walking sticks, and more
• Must-have reference and compendium for every aspiring power carver
• Expert information on everything from the basics of safety to the strategy for texturing feathers, from today's top power carvers
• Complete buyer's guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom, and other manufacturers, with expanded reviews
• Stunning gallery of finished work to inspire your creativity

Power Carving Manual is your go-to guide for taking your carving to the next level with the speed and control of power tools!

The professional advice and the sheer beauty of these projects make this title a "must-have" reference for every power carver. Improved performance, versatile attachments, and lower prices have placed power tools within the reach of every woodworker. Celebrating 20 years of power carving wizardry, this big book presents all-time favorite projects and patterns from Woodcarving Illustrated, the leading how-to magazine for carving enthusiasts.

If you've been thinking about trying your hand at power carving, or are looking to expand your power carving skills, this powerhouse collection is exactly what you need. It features a stunning gallery of work and a complete buyer's guide to exciting new tools from Dremel, Foredom, and other manufacturers.

Covering everything from the basics of safety to the strategy for texturing feathers, Power Carving Manual offers expert information, insight, and inspiration from today's top power carvers, including Frank Russell, Jack Kochan, David Sabol, Lori Corbett, Chuck Solomon, and Dave Hamilton.