The Little Book of Whittling

by Chris Lubkemann

Relax the Old-Fashioned Way

Whether you're in front of a campfire or on the front porch, The Little Book of Whittling will help you unwind while you create useful and whimsical objects with nothing more than a pocketknife, a twig, and a few minutes of time.

Author Chris Lubkemann, with 40 years of whittling experience under his belt, will have you "whittling away the hours" with expert guidance presented in friendly, straightforward style that reflects the quiet simplicity of the craft.

Whether your a beginner looking to get started in the most basic form of woodcarving or someone simply a peaceful way to spend some free time, The Little Book of Whittling provides all the instruction and inspiration you'll need to become an accomplished and relaxed whittler.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Crafts, How To

97 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Francesca]

Loved this book! This was so informational and fun to read. I found the first half about carving utensils very informational. the second half I wasn't too crazy about but I still enjoyed it! The author clearly loves what he does and is very talented. I highly recommend this book for any person who is interested in wood carving and whittling.

[Leah Turner]

Excellent pictures. Good directions. Useful beginner projects.

[Caro]

This was a pretty good book. There were great (and a good amount) of pictures and clear and easy to understand instructions. I liked the intro and the basics that were covered. This was easy to read all the way thru and didn't make me feel like a dumb blonde for no knowing or trying to keep up with a lot of technical terms. Although I may not remember the distinctions between types of wood until I would actually have to deal with them. I liked most of the projects that were in this book, I would/am most likely going to at least try the majority of them. I really liked the practical projects: poker/fork/walking stick/spoon/spreader, stuff like that that can be used. I definitely liked this book and would read again for "touch-up" remembering. This is a book that made me feel like I've improved on my knowledge and am confident I can now do this. (We'll see how that turns out...) Great reading experience and eager to try. Enjoy!

[Tpendleton]

Every time I start a new group of Scouts on whittling, I pass my well worn copy of this book around. After spending some quality time with this little book, the Scouts have a new appreciation for the potential hidden in branches and twigs.

The book also provides a number of helpful 'outdoors' related tips ranging from knots and animal tracks to campfire recipes to use with carved utensils. two blade Swiss Army Knives are used throughout the book.

[Ryan]

An excellent beginner's guide to whittling/woodcarving. It explains how to choose materials, the basics of picking a knife and its maintenance, and provides several projects to get the reader started. I greatly enjoyed this book and look forward to starting on several of the projects soon. A must-have for anyone interested in whittling/woodcarving!

[Arapahoe Libraries]

Learn to whittle with this well-illustrated, interesting book.