Beginners Guide to Sharpening Carving Tools By Lora S. Irish

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Learn essential tips and tricks from expert artist and popular author Lora Irish in this easy-to-follow guide that belongs in every woodcarver’s library!

If you're new to the craft of carving, knowing how to properly sharpen your tools is a crucial, fundamental skill. In this beginner-friendly guide, renowned artist Lora S. Irish walks you through several sharpening sessions, step-by-step, to equip you with valuable knowledge that will keep your tools in working order, ultimately leading to safer and more enjoyable carving. Featuring overviews on basic techniques, sharpening kit supplies, how to sharpen double-edged and single-edged blades, and how to care for sharpening tools, this must-have resource offers a wealth of understanding that every carver needs to practice and master!

• Step-by-step illustrated guide to sharpening carving tools for beginners
• Learn the basics of sharpening, honing, and polishing hand tools used for carving
• Includes tips for maintaining an edge on knives, as well as V-tools, chisels, and gouges
• Author Lora S. Irish is an internationally known artist, author, and a frequent contributor to Woodcarving Illustrated and to Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazines

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