--- product_id: 30380574 title: "Whittling Handbook" price: "€ 29.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/30380574-whittling-handbook store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Whittling Handbook **Price:** € 29.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Whittling Handbook - **How much does it cost?** € 29.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/30380574-whittling-handbook) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Whittling Handbook [Benson, Peter] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Whittling Handbook Review: Great little book for whittling - Mr. Benson has written a nice book on whittling. I purchased this for a Christmas present at another local store but had to get one for myself. I like books that don't require multiple carving tools when teaching young folks to whittle and this one is spot on! Highly recommend it. He gives both metric and imperial measurements when needed, encourages safety, explains in easy to understand language. These are all useful skills for any age. The only thing I personally don't use is olive oil as IMHO and experience it can go rancid. I also like the fact that he often reminds the reader to be careful on wood species chosen for eating and cooking utensils as many spoon carvers I have met don't bother or they use a "safe" wood only to finish it with walnut oil. Mr. Benson even takes the space to remind readers how to cure green wood after carving. There are some suggestions for using small gouges and why fixed blades are safer to use but small knife is good enough for these tasks. He does often encourage the new whittled to use their imagination while giving guidelines! Review: Great book for a beginning whittler - Nice basic whittling book. Great pictures with a lot of really helpful details for the beginner. Some great classic projects also. Highly recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #300,512 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #94 in Carving Crafts #315 in Woodworking Projects (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (803) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.5 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1784940755 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1784940751 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 128 pages | | Publication date | July 5, 2016 | | Publisher | GMC Publications | ## Images ![Whittling Handbook - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Jmg8SHrQL.jpg) ![Whittling Handbook - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91egOPvgkpL.jpg) ![Whittling Handbook - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iWUaQFA8L.jpg) ![Whittling Handbook - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81TnUv9jheL.jpg) ![Whittling Handbook - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Lt2s2bYoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little book for whittling *by C***E on May 24, 2017* Mr. Benson has written a nice book on whittling. I purchased this for a Christmas present at another local store but had to get one for myself. I like books that don't require multiple carving tools when teaching young folks to whittle and this one is spot on! Highly recommend it. He gives both metric and imperial measurements when needed, encourages safety, explains in easy to understand language. These are all useful skills for any age. The only thing I personally don't use is olive oil as IMHO and experience it can go rancid. I also like the fact that he often reminds the reader to be careful on wood species chosen for eating and cooking utensils as many spoon carvers I have met don't bother or they use a "safe" wood only to finish it with walnut oil. Mr. Benson even takes the space to remind readers how to cure green wood after carving. There are some suggestions for using small gouges and why fixed blades are safer to use but small knife is good enough for these tasks. He does often encourage the new whittled to use their imagination while giving guidelines! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for a beginning whittler *by B***N on February 20, 2021* Nice basic whittling book. Great pictures with a lot of really helpful details for the beginner. Some great classic projects also. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks great for beginners *by P***E on December 28, 2018* I may give it 5 stars after I get started, but looking through the book only it does appear to be clearly written and provides an historical and personal journey perspective on this hobby. I look forward to starting my own journey in whittling! ## Frequently Bought Together - Whittling Handbook - Complete Starter Guide to Whittling: 24 Easy Projects You Can Make in a Weekend (Fox Chapel Publishing) Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Ready-to-Carve Patterns for Toys & Gifts - BeaverCraft Basswood Carving Blocks BW 18 pcs Whittling Wood Carving Blocks Basswood for Carving Wood for Whittling Kit Wood Blocks for Carving Bass Wood for Wood Carving Set Wood Carving Wood Crafts --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/30380574-whittling-handbook](https://www.desertcart.at/products/30380574-whittling-handbook) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*