WOODCARVING Tools Material & Equipment Volume 1 & 2 PYE New Editions! Over 400 pages of Woodcarving How-to Start Price USD 9.95 Current Price USD 25.00 Time Left - Bid Count 10 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 End Time Thursday, October 16, 2008 Location Iowa the Heartland of America See more about 'WOODCARVING Tools Material & Equipment Volume 1 & 2 PYE' Description WoodcarvingTools Material & Equipment Volume 1 & 2 click picture to enlarge click picture to enlarge Woodcarving: Tools, Material & Equipment, Volumes 1 & 2 (New Edition) by Chris Pye EXCELLENT NEW UNREAD CONDITION! These books are new editions, fully revised and expanded, of Chris Pye's landmark work on woodcarving. The original edition was a single volume first printed in 1994; and this updated set splits that volume in two, reprints all the pictures in color, and updates the context to take into account the many new things that have happened in this increasingly popular field. VOLUME ONE deals primarily with the selection and sharpening of the traditional tools of woodcarving - chisels and gouges. New styles of carving tools are also covered. The book is chock full of details on carving tool design that illuminate the tools' uses and explains why there are so many different types of tools. The section on sharpening is remarkably thorough, with an explanation of how each of the diverse shapes of carving tools should be sharpened and why; that is to say, the mechanics of how the profile cuts. What is especially interesting to me as a woodworker is the difference in sharpening a woodworking tool vs. a carving tool. Because Pye is so good at explaining the why, the how becomes a lot easier to learn. VOLUME TWO of the set focuses on the other tools of woodcarving, including mallets, vices, abrading tools, knives and clamping accessories, and the "equipment" - the grain and species of the wood itself and wood finishes. Power tools, including power carving tools, are also discussed. Pye also delves into related issues such as modifying tools for specific purposes; the workplace and its accessories; and holding the work safely. The very extensive Preparing to Carve section of the book is a very thorough treatment of all aspects of design and finishes, from understanding the characteristics of different kinds of wood, to the necessary prep work, which can include models, photographs or sketches. Throughout both books, Pye is a fount of knowledge and encouragement. His lessons on improving technique and opening oneself up creatively make these books something to treasure. Vol I: 239 pages and Vol II: 175 pages. PAPERBACK, Copyright 2002, reprinted 2007, Guild of Master Craftsman Publications From a non-smoking home See my other listings for more great items! I accept either money orders(USPS and others) by mail OR credit card and checking account payments through Paypal.com. I do NOT accept personal checks. If you use an e-check for your Paypal payment, shipping may be delayed for up to 4 days until the check clears and is deposited in my account by Paypal. Payment is expected within 5 days of auction's end. Thanks! Non-US bidders need to pay with Paypal or international money order in US funds. * Just a Note * Most of the items I list are vintage or have been previously owned and may show some signs of wear or use which will be noted in the auction. If an item is NEW and Unused, it will be stated as such in the auction. Please ask any questions about condition before you bid. I can not accept returns on anything that can be copied such as: patterns, books, leaflets, etc. Thanks for your cooperation! Priority mail (when you want it fast) shipping usually takes 2-4 business days and parcel post or media mail (slow, but cheap) shipping usually takes 2-10 business days, but can take longer depending on the postal service. I'm happy to ship to APO/FPO addresses. I generally ship the next business day following payment except on international orders which may take 2-3 days since they involve a trip to the post office to mail. Please email me for international shipping rates. I am happy to combine shipping for multiple items won within 7 days, paid for in one payment and sent to the same address. Just let me know when you win the first auction that you are still bidding on others. Insurance against loss or damage by the postal service after I mail the package is optional and costs $1.70 (usually only available on shipments to the US and international priority mail shipments) I pack all items as best I can so that they have the best chance of reaching the buyer intact and I have never had anything break in shipment to a buyer. However, if the buyer chooses not to insure the package, I will not be held responsible for damage or loss by the Post office after I mail the package. Template ByAuction Accents txzj pxzj3997 txzj18 Place a Bid!