Anyone have this book ??

[invasion1973]

Was just having a look on Amazon and came acrooss this book. I was wondering if anyone had it and if they thought it was anygood.

Art and Technique of Scandinavian Style Woodcarving: Step-by-Step Instructions and Patterns for 40 Flat-Plane Carving Projects: Amazon.co.uk: Harley Refsal: Books

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[Nomad]

Yes, I have it. Great book. There is a video that goes with it. I carved Oskar with the help of that book.

[invasion1973]

Oscar looks great....Seeing what you have done has sold me going to order a copy!
What size are the projects (what size blanks would I want)

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[Thor]

Anything by Harley Refsal is worth having. He is a great talent and a wonderful instructor. I took a class by him, have his books and recommend him highly. .
Christina

[Dull Knife]

Originally Posted by invasion1973

Oscar looks great....Seeing what you have done has sold me going to order a copy!
What size are the projects (what size blanks would I want)

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Buy a good size chunk and make them any size you want.

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by invasion1973

Oscar looks great....Seeing what you have done has sold me going to order a copy!
What size are the projects (what size blanks would I want)

Thanks

I carved mine from a roughout that I ordered from Pinewood Forge but the pattern is in the book. My Oskar is about 6 1/2" tall, 2 3/4" wide, and about 2" front to back. I would also encourage you to get the video. It is very well made and I did my first Refsal carving of Karl Oskar using that. The video is called Figure Carving Scandinavian Style.

[Robert Cahill]

I would also recommend the dvd . I have all three of his books and the latest is no1 on my wish list

[Dileon]

I have the book, and would give it a top rating for flat plane carving. Good instructions and pictures.

[Ezzylearner]

I have that book too, its great. Lots of patterns after the Oskar tutorial. What I do to fit the size of wood that I have is to copy the main outline of the pattern onto paper, then reduce or increase the size of the pattern using a copier machine (in my case I use my all-in-one HP Fax Machine), after that transfer the pattern onto the wood for cutting the blank. Safe carving to you.

Lawrence (or call me Ezzy, if you like)

[uvawyo]

Yes, I have the book and like everyone else I reccomend it--a good book