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Summary: woodcarving: tools, material & equipment vol.1
Review: i have both of chris pye's books, and i belong to his web page. his books are well written and illustrated, and are well worth the money. not only do you have the advantage of his writtings, but he is one of the few pros that you can send an email to and get a response. pro woodcarvers can be snobs. whether you are an experienced carver or a beginner his books are great and he is always very helpful.
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Summary: Useful and enjoyable
Review: This book (including both Volumes 1 and 2) is an excellent reference on chisels, mallets, sharpening, shop set-up, clamps, wood, and all the other wonderful paraphernalia wood carvers love. The chapters dealing with the black art of sharpening are especially useful, even to the experienced carver. Written in a clear and charming style, the book has many illustrations and color photographs. This should be a basic text in a carver's reference library. Keep in mind that these volumes do not contain actual carving instruction. (Pye has written several good books on relief carving, letter carving, turning,etc.) Also, Pye writes from a British carver's perspective and I wonder whether all the tools he presents are available in North America.
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Summary: MUST HAVE
Review: THIS BOOK IS A TRUUE MUST HAVE. I DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE CARVING PART OF WOODWORKING. BEING THIS MY FIRST BOOK I TRULY KNEW WHAT TO GO AFTER, WHAT I WANTED AND HOW TO GET THE BEST OF IT. WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS READ BEFORE VENTURING.
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Summary: Required Reference Book
Review: This is an oustanding reference. It answers questions raised by beginners and experienced carvers, alike. Especially helpful is the section on sharpening. Not only does Chris explain, in detail, how various carving tools should be sharpened, but also explains why.
After I read my copy, I ordered both volumes for our carving club library. Once members have seen this one, I'm sure they'll want to purchase a copy for their own.
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