Gunstock Carving: The Most Complete Guide to Carving and Engraving Gunstocks

The specialized art of carving gunstocks is very popular with both hunters and crafters. Many hunters commission artists to carve an image replicating a successful hunt on their gun or rifle which is then displayed to commemorate their catch. This type of woodcarving can be very lucrative and now carvers of all levels can learn this process from start to finish with this new book by Bill Janney. This book provides everything a carver needs to get started in the art of gunstock carving. The author offers an overview on the special tools required, a reference section on gunstocks and wood, a step-by-step demonstration in full color photography, and over 25 patterns including: - Deer - Elk - Duck - Hunting Dogs - Rams - Big Game: Elephants, Rhinoceros, Lions, and Gazelle - And more The patterns are meant to be photocopied and placed on the gun, providing a traceable outline to following while carving. Also included are patterns for: - Basketweave background - Fishweave background

Author: Bill Janney
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Published: 09/10/2002
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.53w x 0.23d
ISBN: 9781565231665

About the Author
Janney, Bill: - A retired electrician, Bill Janney has a full-time gunstock carving business. His work has been displayed at the SHOT (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade) Show held in Dallas, Texas, the Ward World Championship Carving Competition in Ocean City, Maryland, and featured in Chip Chats and Rifle magazines. Bill has also produced videos and appeared on a PBS-TV program called American Woodshop. A blue-ribbon winner and Paragrave's Master Carver, Bill teaches carving around the United States. He lives in Middletown, Ohio. A schedule of his classes and other information is on his website, www.BillJanney.com.

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