Charles Marshall Sayers

This is a well regarded book on turning that has a clear straightforward style. The reader is guided through the fundamentals of wood carving. Included in the book are lessons for the beginner that help to build a sound basis for understanding carving and how to achieve the desired results. Incised and relief carving are covered as are, wood selection, staining, and finishing. The book contains 34 illustrated designs for projects with excellent photos.