i have a stack of 5 books about carving and whittling.the first 2 are a pair of books by DALE N.NISH called CREATIVE WOOD TURNING and ARTISTIC WOODTURNING.these old books are in as new condition which is amazing since they are from 1975 and 1980.ARTISTIC WOODTURNING contains Instructions for making a variety of projects including bowls, vases, and lamps accompany a guide to shop tools and jigs, harvesting and treating green wood, and innovative woodturning techniques.more than 700 photographs and illustrations.255 pages.CREATIVE WOODTURNING-this comprehensive guide offers detailed instructions in how to make maximum use of the wood lathe.basic instructions are included on boring,sanding,spindle turning,faceplate operation,and cutting and scraping methods.more than 680 photos, 248 pages.the next book is a hardcover entitled YOU CAN WHITTLE AND CARVE by AMANDA WATKINS HELLUM and FRANKLIN H GOTTSHALL.
Bonanza Books, NY, 1942, 1st Ed. Hardbound. Profusely illustrated with drawings and photographs, a complete manual on the art of wood whittling and carving. Contents include: a discussion of the tools used; woods suitable for carving; carving projects such as wall plaques, trays and book ends, jewelry, figure carving and human figures; finishing your piece. Charted patterns and black and white photographs of finished pieces. 82 Pgs.the next book is THE MODERN BOOK OF WHITTLING AND WOODCARVING by E.J. TANGERMAN.over 1,000 patterns.comprehensive instructional drawings, all done to scale.coherent, brief how-to descriptions.modern designs gathered from all over the world.1973 spiral bound 188 pages.lastly is a SUNSET BOOK entitled WOODCARVING TECHNIQUES AND PROJECTS.by JAMES B. JOHNSTONE.1971 80 PAGES.asking $30 for all 5 rare out of print classics.
