This volume offers the reader a series of lessons on wood-carving, designed specially for beginners and students. Easy-to-follow and profusely illustrated, 'Hints on Wood-Carving' will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in woodworking, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: 'Benches', 'Implements Required', 'Selection of Wood', 'Flat Carving', 'Plates I. to IV.', 'Notes on Jacobean Carving by W. Bliss Sanders', 'Plates V. to IX. Modelled Carving', 'General Remarks', 'Recreative Artisan Classes', 'Books of Reference', 'Workshop Recipes', 'Modelling in Clay', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition complete with the original text and images. First published in 1902.

Contained within this antique book is a wonderful little guide to wood carving, including information on the tools, techniques, and materials necessary for successful carving. Complete with easy to follow instructions and detailed, helpful diagrams, this text is perfect for the beginner and will also be of value to those with wood carving experience. A text sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in woodworking, this text makes for a great addition to any collection of hand crafting literature. The chapters of this book include: Bench, tools, etc.; Sharpening the Tools; Handling the Tools; Lighting, Cramps, Lettering; Router, Scrapers, Scratch Stock; Incised Lettering; Lettering; Wood Carving in Colour; Carving Small Things From Wood; The Eagle; The Fish; Squirrel Book Ends; Salad Servers; Welsh Spoon Carving... et cetera. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on decorative woodwork.