Wood Carving Illustrated - Issue #18 - Spring 2002

Product Reviews
Jerry-Rig: A work positioner offers an ergonomic design Pfingst Dust Collector: A quiet machine keeps the environment clean

Tools by Berold
Quality custom-made tools run the gamut of sizes

Berold Tools Put to the Test
John Mignone gives these specialty tools high marks

Whittling Twigs and Branches
Chris Lubkemann’s book offers a new twist on bird carving

Carving and Painting a Rainbow Trout
Sink your hooks into a project that looks real enough to fry

A Woodcarver’s Education
Jesper Osther enrolls in a Swiss carving school for training par excellence

Knife Covers
Protective projects keep tools sharp and hands safe

A Chip-Carved Quilt
Bob Rymark blocks out a quilt with colors

Making Small Carving Tools
Low-cost tools are hot items with the right temperature

Alebrije Carvings
Mexican artists carve animals with eye-dazzling colors

Whittling a Fan-tailed Hummingbird
A sharp knife and a wet piece of wood produce a feathered bird

The Bust of an Englishman
John Mignone blocks out a classic look

Kiln-Dried: A Simian Story
Joe Avarista builds his own kiln to dry a sculpture

Kickin’ Up the Chips
David Sabol carves a feisty mule suitable as a toy

Carving the Human Mouth
Jeff Phares’ latest book offers instruction in realistic anatomy

Wood Review: Black Cherry
An attractive tight-grained wood carves well and takes a shine

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