by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), George A. Sawyer (Author)

This special re-print edition of "Fret Sawing and Wood Carving For Amateurs" by George A. Sawyer is a historical guide to wood carving and fret cutting. Written in 1875, this classic text provides insight into 19th century wood carving techniques. A truly interesting and enlightening read for those interested in carving, as well as insights into the use of hand tools and the carving methods of 19th century artisians. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.