© 2005 by Dennis Moor and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc., East Petersburg, PA.
Chip Carver’s Workbook is an original work, first published in 2005 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.
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Print ISBN: 978-1-56523-257-0
eISBN: 978-1-60765-893-1
Publisher's Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Moor, Dennis.
Chip carver's workbook : teach yourself with 7 easy and decorative projects / by Dennis Moor. East Petersburg, PA : Fox Chapel Publishing, c2005.
p. ; cm.
ISBN-13: 978-1–56523–257–0
ISBN-10: 1–56523–257–7
1. Wood-carving. 2. Carving (Decorative arts) I. Title.
TT199.7 .M66 2005
736/.4--dc22
0504
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Dedication
There is nothing like grandchildren, and, of course, my three are the best: Emilee, Turtle, and Zane. This book is dedicated to the three of them.
Acknowledgments
My son, Todd, is largely responsible for my dedication to this art and to Chipping Away. His encouragement and involvement with our business included countless hours of traveling, teaching, exhibiting, and, of course, carving. We worked wonderfully together.
CONTENTS
Chapter 4: How to Hold the Knives
Chapter 5: Three Main Chip Shapes
Chapter 6: Standard-Sized Borders
Chapter 7: Large-Width Borders
Chapter 12: Getting the Pattern onto the Wood
Project 7: Cheese and Cracker Tray
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dennis “Pop” Moor has taken the carving world by storm, winning numerous international awards. He and his son, Todd’s, weekly television series has introduced viewers to all areas of woodcarving and wood art and has helped to establish the duo as highly sought-after personalities at woodcarving shows and competitions. Because of the entertaining approach they take to their art, this father-son team has earned an excellent reputation in carving, teaching, and judging. It is no wonder these two are often called “The Canadian Masters.”
Dennis is the president of Chipping Away Incorporated, which he started with Todd. More than just a retail company, Chipping Away publishes books, manufactures woodcarving tools and sharpening machines, writes articles for magazines, and sells some of their