Carve lifelike animal-handled canes and walking sticks with power tools.
Over 180 clear color photos and concise, informative text take the
reader through all the tools, techniques, and individual steps, from
carving the blank and setting the eyes to texturing the fur and painting
the finished handle. Patterns are provided for fifteen projects to make
handles that depict an elephant, bear, sheep, bison, chimpanzee, horse,
dog, groundhog, cobra, lion, rabbit, squirrel, tiger, and walrus.
Instructions are given for procuring, sizing, and fastening shafts. This
book will challenge and delight the novice and inspire a seasoned wood
carver.