FEATURES John Burke Woodcarver of the Year Popular author and instructor honored for his contributions to woodcarving A Carved Tribute to the Edmund Fitzgerald

This issue features: Power carving: quick, easy, effective Hiking sticks: with ball-inpcage design Simple and strong shellac finishes Easy-carve realistic eyes

FEATURES Carving an 1880s Western Train Members of the Caricature Carvers of America join forces to create a nostalgic display Techniques Drilling Clean Holes B

FEATURES Best of Show Award-winning carvings from the nation's top woodcarving shows Sharing the Joy of Carving Wood By Dave Brock Build self confidence and pro

FEATURES Overcoming Adversity By Dr. Lawrence Varner Decoy carver Karl Schmidt is a lesson in perseverance An Introduction to Carving with Power An Introduction