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The Book of Wood Carving"This is an absolutely first rate book for beginners in wood sculpture, well thought out and well executed. It is exceptional in the quality of its illustrations, and contains many original and unusual conceptions and designs." E. J. Tangerman. In answer to complaints from students that there was no concise, simple text on wood carving, Charles Marshall Sayers, a nationally famous teacher and craftsman, wrote this book. It is still the finest book for
"This is an absolutely first-rate book for beginners in wood sculpture, well thought out and well executed. It is exceptional in the quality of its illustrations, and contains many original and unusual conceptions and designs." -- E. J. Tangerman.In answer to complaints from students that there was no concise, simple text on wood carving, Charles Marshall Sayers, a nationally famous teacher and craftsman, wrote this book. It is still the finest book for the beginning student in wood sculpture. In clear, straightforward language, Sayers carefully guides the reader through the fundamentals -- what tools and materials to use, how to use them. There are lessons and designs for incised carving, relief carving, and other cutting methods. Sayers discusses woods suitable for carving, stains and finishes, preliminary and advanced methods of preparing woods for finishing, even how to make a workbench.
The 34 illustrated designs for over 34 projects encourage the student to build slowly and methodically a sound, practical technique while creating objects of beauty and utility. All of the projects employ only four tools (one straight parting tool, three different sizes of straight gouges). With this book you can make panels for cabinets, chests, and doors; borders; table aprons; chair and bench rails; circular mirror frame; wall bracket with shelf; bookends; rectangular mirror frame; footstools; guest-book covers; mirror frame with half-circle top; holy water font; and doors.
Though The Book of Wood Carving is meant for the beginner, experienced carvers will find that Sayers' original conceptions and designs will increase their own pleasure and skill. "Stimulating both by spicy text and large photographs showing every point in processes described . . . Illustrated with] designs of actual work by the author -- a famous teacher and craftsman -- and his students and apprentices." -- Books, New York Herald Tribune.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 09/01/1978
ISBN: 9780486236544
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 10.62h x 7.81w x 0.33d
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Nice table
Sturdiness was not excellent but acceptable for the price. I like the plug and port option making it handy to plug in lamp, phone, etc.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2026
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Item Package Quantity: 2, Color: White
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
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Not happy.
It’s very wobbly. I followed all the instructions but it’s a flimsy and wobbly end table.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Works great for my desk
I like being able to plug things in above and below the desk. Plug in the things below that I want always plugged in and can easily remove the ones on top
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great product for the price and is easy to use
This works great. It was easy to install on my desk. Doesn't take up much space. Great for charging my cell phone.
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