Practical Woodcarving Elementary and Advanced

This guide by an accomplished designer and carver provides expert tips on woods and tools and explains how to complete projects in low and high relief. Diagrams and photographs accompany clear, concise instructions, enabling woodworkers to re-create everything from Gothic tracery to 16th-century moldings and lettering. 137 halftones; 85 line illustrations.

PART ONE

I. THE WOOD-CARVER'S OUTFIT

1

(14)

The Bench - Methods of Fixing - Tools-Grindstone-Sharpening the Tools.

II. THE VARIOUS WOODS USED BY THE CARVER

15

(5)

Trade Terms and Sizes of Wood-Mounting the Wood for Carving.

III. CONSTRUCTION

20

(20)

Mortice and Tenon Joints-Mitre Joint-Preparation of Panels-Frames-Stiles-Rails-Muntins-Chests-Stool-Cradle-Towel Roller.

IV. THE OUTCOME OF THE TOOL

40

(12)

The Chamfer-The V Groove-The Hollow-Sample of Gouge-cut Patterns-French Chest Front-French Moulding-Italian Bowl.

V. LOW RELIEF-FLAT CARVING

52

(10)

Setting-out the Pattern-Tyrolean Overdoor-Panels-Cornice-Coffers-Pilasters.

VI. LOW RELIEF-STRAPWORK

62

(12)

Grounding-out-Demonstrations-Panels-Chest Fronts--Mouldings.

VII. LOW RELIEF (Continued)

74

(11)

Margins-End of Box-Arm Chair-Panels-Pilaster-Pedestal-Cover of Box.

VIII. MODELLING IN HIGH RELIEF

85

(8)

Leaf and Section-Demonstrations-Background -Modelling-Undercutting.

INDEX

93

(2)

APPENDIX

95

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