Carving Realistic Animals with Power, 2nd Edition

Every power tool and technique necessary for capturing the animalkingdom in wood is presented in this thorough and engaging volume. FrankC. Russell provides concise instructions and never-before-demonstratedtechniques and carving sequences for transforming a block of wood into alifelike animal. With 192 full-color photographs, every step isillustrated. Following the philosophy that you can carve only what youknow, photographs of living animals accompany each carving sequence.Twelve project plans are provided as well. Plans for a bear, bobcat,bison, elephant, fox, giraffe, horse, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, whitetaildeer, and wolf provide the carver with ample opportunity to apply newlydiscovered techniques. Color reference photographs accompany theprojects.This book will bring enjoyment and challenges to all carvers, novice andprofessional alike. It will also guide carvers easily and concisely tofinished works of art that they may be proud of.