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BooksThe more intensively one studies a particular subject, the more fascinating it becomes. Books areindispensable companions on the way to learning and new discovery, as are DVDs and workshops.The books we offer mainly address the tools, techniques and traditions of working wood by handand metal-work. The selection process we use is simple - all the books we offer have been readby our own experts and selected for the quality of their content.price noteAs the German books are subject to the store priceagreement, we are obliged to pass on any pricechanges to our customers.See www.more-than-tools.de for more books.Wood Indentification,Storing, SawmillingSculpting and CarvingHOLzMERKMALEChristoph Richter:This book teaches youhow to tell the innercomposition of treesfrom their external formand identify the causesof specific characteristicsof wood - essentialknowledge for foresters, wood engineers and wood buyers.But it will also help the wookworking professionssuch as turners and cabinetmakers to select the rightwood and find unusual grains. The book explains woodcharacteristics, imperfections and shake by comparingphotos, and discusses how they arise and how to avoidthem. The photos show, for example, the bark structureor shape of the tree and the grains or imperfections thatmight occur inside the cut product. 223 Pages, Hardcover,numerous colour photographs and illustrations,300 x 215 mm. in german.no. 713453 37.29 € 39.90 €HOLz ERKENNEN UND BENUTzENTerry Porter:A practical reference book. A total of202 types of wood are described indetail with their typical properties,growth shapes, weights and healthrisks. Both the Latin names and a tableof German names and synonymsguarantee that you have an overview.256 Pages, Hardcover, 305 colourphotographs, 210 x 275 mm.in german.no. 713161 39.25 € 42.00 €HOLz TROCKNEN UND LAGERNAlan Holtham:A comprehensive book for allcrafts that involve seasoningwood. Author Alan Holtham,who studied forestry and woodscience, gives an insight intothe correct storage and dryingof wood. The book describesindustrial kiln drying as wellas the correct stacking andstorage for air drying. In otherchapters, the author describeshow to select the correct typeof wood for a project, mistakesmade in drying, and the use of recycled timber.192 Pages, Hardcover, many colour photographs,225 x 260 mm. in german.no. 713622 37.29 € 39.90 €KLEINE SCHNITzEREIENChris Lubkemann:Carving green wood - on the goand anywhere. A small carvingknife is enough to carve replicasof the 18 green wood projectsdescribed in the book. Whetherspoons, tools, animal heads,miniatures, flutes - you can findthe material you needby the side of the road.Step-by-step photographs,carving tricksand tips, recipes andoutdoor tips makethis book a pleasureto read. 98 Pages,Hardcover, approx.400 colourphotographs,170 x 240 mm. in german.no. 713763 17.76 € 19.00 €THE LITTLE BOOK OF WHITTLINGChris Lubkemann:The Little Book of Whittling showsyou how to create small works ofart with nothing more than a pocketknife and a twig. This is not only funfor children but also a welcome wayof unwinding for adults. In this book,Chris Lubkemann presents simpleideas step by step that will inspirechildren and adults alike. 97 Pages,Paperback, colour photographsthroughout the book, 150 x 230 mm. In English.no. 713912 12.06 € 12.90 €KLEINE SCHNITzEREIEN 2Chris Lubkemann:More carving with green wood -on the go and anywhere. 31 fun andinteresting new carving projects thatare quick and easy to make. Withdetailed step-by-step instructions,the author shows how you can makeuseful, decorative and fun objectssuch as recipe holders, salt spoons,pendants, spinning tops, pick-upsticks and much more, with verylittle experience. With many tips ontechniques, wood selection and knife sharpening.128 Pages, Hardcover, colour illustrations throughout,230 x 155 mm. in german.no. 713955 17.76 € 19.00 €GRüNHOLz SCHNITzEN - EIN KINDERLEICHTERGRUNDKURSTove Yde:Green wood is the idealmaterial for teachingchildren how to carvebecause of its excellentworkability. With thehelp of this book, allaspiring woodworkers willsoon be able to make avariety of spoons, forks,combs, games, pipes andcountless other useful objects. The properties of variousspecies of European wood and the proper selection oftools and finishing materials are also discussed.71 Pages, Hardcover, over 100 coloured photos,245 x 225 mm. in german.no. 713230 17.76 € 19.00 €SCHNITzEN MIT KINDERN,KREATIV UND EINFACHFrank Egholm:Children enjoy carving figures,toys, and many other objectsfrom wood. The experiencededucationalist and game designerinspires with examples andideas. He provides valuable tipsand tricks for turning branchesinto walking canes, buttons,swords, flutes, charming little figures, toys, or evengames with just the knife and a few carving strokes.56 Pages, Hardcover, colour photographs on every page,236 x 214 mm. in german.no. 713928 15.79 € 16.90 €SCHNITzEN LERNENFüR KIDSRobin Edward Trudel:Carving is a fascinatinghandicraft. It trains thefine motor skills, concentrationand the consciousnessof form. After a briefdescription of tools and abasic introduction to woodcarving, each chapter isdevoted to one age grouprespectively. Step-bystepillustrations providemotivation and preciseworking instructions at thesame time. This simpleintroduction to carving makes the reader want more!96 Pages, Hardcover, 342 coloured illustrations,170 x 240 mm. in german.no. 713852 20.56 € 22.00 €HOLzFüHRER - EINHEIMISCHE HOLzARTENMIT MAKROAUFNAHMENJean-Denis Godet:This practical guide to wood forforesters, gardeners and hobbyjoiners is an introduction to the30 main domestic types of wood.Detailed photographs of flowers,leaves, fruit and buds make it easyto identify the trees. Lists the densityand uses of the individual types ofwood. 128 Pages, Paperback,540 colour photographs,210 x 297 mm. in german.no. 713169 18.60 € 19.90 €HOLzSKULPTUREN - VOM GEGENSTäNDLICHENzUR ABSTRAKTIONAlexandra Huth:For plastic arts, there is no bettermaterial than wood - its uniquenessmakes every sculpture a one-off.Artist Alexandra Huth shows youthe most important steps and basicrules of woodsculpting. After a detailedintroduction to material andtechniques, she develops a varietyof sculptures, from figurative toabstract, step by step using photographsand drawings. 76 Pages, Hardcover,over 100 colour photographs and illustrations,270 x 200 mm. in german.no. 713020 15.88 € 16.99 €GRUNDKURS SCHNITzENDick Onians:This in-depth technical book guidesambitious carvers from simple reliefwork to complex sculpted figures.The author pays particular attentionto designs suitable for the workpieceand the anatomy of humans andanimals. 183 Pages, Hardcover,275 photographs and 65 illustrations,217 x 282 mm. in german.no. 713358 27.94 € 29.90 €See www.more-than-tools.de for more bookson each topic.324