{"product_id":"9781784940751","title":"Whittling Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat better way to while away\u003c\/strong\u003e your time than to whittle? \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Benson, author of \u003cem\u003eWhittling Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, gives the first-timer the perfect introduction to the simple, yet pleasurable woodcarving pastime.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e show each step in the process of making a host of items with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. \u003cstrong\u003eThe handbook guides the user through the basics for simple projects then progresses to more intricate items.\u003c\/strong\u003e The first seven chapters explain the tools, knives, and wood needed as well as how to start and what to have in your toolbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearly presented, easy instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eshow the whittler how to complete 20 fun projects, including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eforks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhistles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espoons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eback scratchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperching birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edog head stick handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhittling is an art form\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eand the handbook explores the time-honored craft of creating attractive objects at little cost. Peter Benson iterates that basic premise in the introduction: The big advantage of this hobby is there is no great initial expense. You can get under way with just a sharp knife, a safety glove, perhaps an apron, and a piece of wood. Even the wood can be found in the garden or countryside for no cost at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guild of Master Craftsman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47038993039600,"sku":"9781784940751","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781784940751_p0.jpg?v=1763726271","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781784940751","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}