{"id":19346,"date":"2020-05-12T16:46:11","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T20:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/?p=19346"},"modified":"2025-12-23T11:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:49:32","slug":"book-review-whittling-in-your-free-time-by-sean-syman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/book-review-whittling-in-your-free-time-by-sean-syman\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Review: Whittling in Your Free Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tom Hindes’ new whittling book is a winner for beginners<\/h2>\n

Best-selling author and whittling wizard Tom Hindes<\/a> returns with another great book.<\/p>\n

Whittling in Your Free Time<\/i><\/a> is essential for any woodcarving novice, or even those who have a bit of experience and are looking to try something new. This must-have guide showcases a beginner-friendly flat-plane woodcarving style, and features 16 animal projects, each of which can be accomplished in just one short sitting. With simple step-by-step instructions, a dash of Tom’s witty humor, coordinating photography, and guidance on finishing each piece, Whittling in Your Free Time <\/i><\/a>is a perfect resource for sharpening your carving skills.<\/p>\n

Sean Syman, prolific carver and new WCI\u00a0<\/em>contributor, said the book is full of “nice, easy, approachable projects” and walks you through the “fundamentals of woodcarving.”<\/p>\n

“One of the things I really appreciate is the mention of basic cuts you can do with your knife, and also the discussion of carving with the grain<\/em> and how to best use woodgrain to your advantage,” he said.<\/p>\n

Watch Sean’s full review here: