Comprising 22 articles from Woodcarving magazine, this title offers technical advice from experts in the field, and information for woodcarvers of every level of competence. The text is accompanied by 225 colour photographs. Ranging from the best way to use your chain saw safely and effectively to sculpting the human torso, this compilation covers the following areas of technique: tips for blocking out when carving a head; the effect and importance of light, shafe and highlights; carving owls; an adjustable work table for carving intricate vases; restoration of oak panels; how a copy carving machine takes time; and making proportional dividers.