Basic Penknife Carving with Tom Wolfe

Book excerpt: Tom Wolfe goes back to basics. With a single knife, he carves a reclining country figure and teaches the basic methods of woodcarving. Each cut is illustrated with a full-color photograph, an important visual aid to learning this fun craft. These projects are simple and fun. The new carver will find that the mysteries of this art quickly disappear, allowing them to quickly learn the skills they need.