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He was formerly one of swedens provincial handcrafts consultants and is the author of an earlier swedish book, woodturning, the cutting method, as well as several magazine and journal articles. I cant be sure, but its probably taken from the same shoot that produced the astoundingly good video recently published on. Now a brandnew issue just like the 1990 version can be yours directly from the taunton. For all those looking for this much soughtafter handbook. This 1990 classic covers characteristics, sharpening and handling of those two tools, the finding and. Swedish carving techniques book to be reprinted wille. Swedish carving techniques by wille sundqvist books forum at. Swedish carving techniques international craft classic. Here is a quote from willes book, swedish carving techniques taunton press, 1990.
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