| Stickmaking: A Complete Course Revised Edition Contributor(s): Jones, Andrew (Author), George, Clive (Author) |
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ISBN: 1565233689 ISBN-13: 9781565233683 Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2008 Annotation: This thorough introduction to stickmaking explains how to craft a wide range of traditional walking sticks, market sticks, and crooks from start to finish. Craftsmen of any level will benefit from the detailed explanations on identifying, cutting, and seasoning suitable wood and selecting alternate carving materials such as antlers and ram or cow horn. Numerous color photographs and diagrams provide clear instructions for a variety of projects, including thumbsticks, shaping and shanking handles, one- and two-piece wooden sticks, and buffalo horn sticks. This revised edition also contains an expanded toolmaking section and in-depth discussions on the history and philosophy of stickmaking. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Dewey: 736.4 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.1" W x 10.7" (1.35 lbs) 175 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A complete introduction to stickmaking, explaining how to make a wide range of traditional walking sticks, market sticks and crooks. Expanded to include more detailed coverage of tools, moulds, formers, jigs and materials, this book is the ultimate, comprehensive guide. From seasoning woods, shaping, carving and shanking handles, to a wide range of coloring and finishing methods, all aspects of this long established craft are covered. Stickmaking provides a thorough course in the craft suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): George, Clive: - Clive George's life-long interest in stickmaking and a fortuitous meeting, led him to collaborate in the production of this book.Jones, Andrew: - Andrew Jones makes a wide range of sticks. An uncle cultivated his interest in making sticks and encouraged him to enter his work in local craft shows. He lives near Lampeter. |