What better way to while away your time than to whittle?Whittling Handbook, gives the first-timer the perfect introduction to the simple, yet pleasurable woodcarving pastime.Colorful photographs show each step in the process of making a host of items with nothing more than a knife and a piece of timber. The handbook guides the user through the basics for simple projects then progresses to more intricate items. The first seven chapters explain the tools, knives, and wood needed as well as how to start and what to have in your toolbox.