Wood Carving Tools, Materials & Equipment for Beginners - Essential Starter Kit for DIY Woodworking & Home Decor Projects

this is the outline of _Volume 1_* preamblehealth and safetyforeword to the first edition (this is in the ''new edition'' as well)foreword to the new editionacknowledgements******** PART 1 : understanding woodcarving tools* types of woodcarving tool* blades* handles* carving-tool faults and their correction* selecting and buying woodcarving tools* innovation in carving tools* carving of woodcarving tools******** PART 2 : sharpening woodcarving tools* why carving tools must be sharp* principles of sharpening* equipment : grinders* equipment : oilstones and strops* the process of sharpening* alternative sharpening stones* electrical sharpening methodsas you can see in the other reviews this book is nothing short of amazing. each section describes, in detail, the REASONS behind every aspect discussed - all in one placethis volume is indispensable if you really want to know the WHY of some aspect of woodcarving tools and their care. it discusses the HOW as well, but no other book (to my knowledge) discusses both in detailthis is the outline of _Volume 2_******** PART 1 : the workshop and its equipment* accessory tools* power tools and machinery* modifying tools* holding devices* the workplace******** PART 2 : preparing to carve* understanding wood* finishes* research and designa glossary of woodcarving terms