CUSTOM GUNSTOCK CARVING. By Philip R. Eck.

1995 1st edition. Large 4to (215 x 285mm). Ppix,198. Colour plates, b/w illustrations, glossary. Brown boards, spine titled in gilt.

"In this complete, illustrated reference, Philip Eck presents a detailed guide to the gunstock carver's art - from descriptions of proper working conditions and tools to explanations of design ...and ...methods. He also offers a gallery of ready to use, full scale patterns... Colour photographs of the author's finished work illustrate how using proper techniques can lead to ...success." Chapters include: Proper working conditions; Tools; Design selection and preparation; Pattern forming and design application; Patterns for troublesome pistol grip configurations; Stock preparation and finishing; Cutting exercises; Full-scale carving exercises; Techniques for low-relief carving; Gallery of full-scale designs.