The Book Of Wood Carving, by Charles Marshall Sayers. 118 Pages. Softbound. 'Cut the grain, and strop frequently!' This an absolutely first rate book for beginners in woodcarving. Sayers' clear, straighforward language guides the reader through the fundamentals: the woods suitable for carving, the tools and how to use them. In seven easy lessons, Sayers instructs the reader in relief carving, incised carving, and other cutting methods. Stains and finishes, preliminary and advanced methods of preparing wood for finishing are also included. There are 34 illustrated designs for over 34 projects-panels for cabinets, chests, and doors; borders, bookends, footstools, bookcovers, shelves,etc.-and all projects employ only four tools (one straight parting tool, three different sizes of straight gouges). If you have any interest in carving, you need this book. $14.95 (BK-0191)