How to Whittle

Whittling, an age-old woodworking technique, is growing in popularity. How to Whittle presents 25 beautiful whittling projects to make, ranging from polished butter knives and love spoons to custom-made coat hooks and serving boards. Paired with advice on selecting the best wood for your projects and details on finishes, these simple projects are ideal for beginners.

• Full-color photography and step-by-step instructions guide whittling newbies through the process, from selecting and maintaining carving knives to mastering luxurious finishing techniques, ensuring success as they learn this craft.
• Serious woodworkers will love the creative dimensions that whittling introduces to their projects.