Bushcraft Whittling : Carving Useful Tools at Camp

Bushcraft Whittling: Projects for Carving Useful Tools at Camp and in the Field

Bushcraft whittling is the art of shaping improvised campsite and hiking implements, and it needs no special tools or complex techniques. This book offers an easy, practical introduction to the skill, showing step by step how anyone with a common pocketknife, a hatchet, and an itch to do something with their hands can make projects that are fun, eye-catching, and useful. It covers the tools you need (all available at any hardware store), sharpening, the right cutting techniques, carving safety, and how to select wood. It then moves on to projects such as firewood tinder, tent pegs, walking sticks, roasting sticks, and digging tools, plus whittled treen and toys. Being able to make these items at camp can be a lifesaver on the trail, and bushcraft whittling is also a low-effort way into the relaxing hobby of whittling.

Written by Rick Wiebe, a master whittler with over 60 years of experience whose pieces are in private collections worldwide. He teaches whittling and carving to adults and children aged 9 and up, has written articles for Carving Magazine and Woodcarving Illustrated, and is the author of Whittlin’ Whistles and Classic Whittling. He lives in Westbank, British Columbia.

Details:

• Author: Rick Wiebe
• Format: Paperback, 200 pages
• Publisher: Linden Publishing
• ISBN: 9781610359924
• Ideal for: Campers, hikers, hunters, and fishermen, beginner whittlers, and anyone who wants to build outdoor skills”