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

This book was purchased through a private seller to save a few dollars, and the book came practically new.The book arrived on time and was nicely sealed.As for the book, it’s full of pictures and techniques you can use for making wood carvings. It’ll discuss and suggest other tools that are available to make your creation. If you work with wood in creative ways or know someone who does, it’s a great book.

This is a compendium book, a collection of articles from a trade magazine. I don't usually use such books, but this one has been very useful. If you get this book, read it and then go on to Frank Russell's books on power carving for more organized instruction.The variety in this book is useful.

well written book, pushing foredom tools, and leaving dremel out

The "look inside" feature is nice. With that said, in the table of contents, it lists "Black Bear" on page 140. There are a few pictures of a nice Black Bear carving on page 140 but the instructions are dismal. All the other projects were nicely constructed on a step-by-step basis, but this one, though listed as advanced, was presented with a very lazy method. There is a lot of nice information in the rest of this book, but the Black Bear project was, in my opinion, weak enough to bring the book down.

I learned a lot about using my new foredom. I'd never power carved before.

Not as specific as I would have liked but has some good stuff, Not really a "manual" just gives ideas. Wanted more about using specific bits, etc. Has some very good info tho' and is somewhat useful.

Especially good for the beginner. Full of helpful information and helpful tips. Good project suggestions included. Pleased with the purchase,

This is a nice book. I bought it for my son, and he is getting some good ideas from it.

Having been swayed by the previous reviewer's comments on this book, I bought it. Really glad I did and if I had bought this book first before venturing into power carving I would have saved myself time and money on unnecessary purchases of equipment. The book is well laid out, very clear and will be a constant reference for me. If you are thinking of getting into power carving then this book should be your first puchase then make your choices of equipment etc. Another book you might want to consider along with this book is "The Art of Stylized Wood Carving" - Charles Solomomn and David Hamilton. Once again, the book concentrates on Power Carving with some great inpirational pictures and five 'do-able' projects to get you started in power carving.

An excellent book to learn the craft.

Not bad for the price. Cold have done with faces and fur working.

Very helpful and informative just what I needed for the project I was working on now a completed work thanks

Great book well worth investing in