The Urban Woodsman: A Modern Guide to Carving Spoons, Bowls & Boards

The Urban Woodsman by Max Bainbridge is a modern guide to carving spoons, bowls, and boards. This PDF edition gives you instant access to a practical woodworking handbook. It is available as a digital download after purchase, with no physical shipping.

Max Bainbridge is a maker based in Walthamstow, East London. He runs Forest + Found with his partner Abigail and creates functional objects using traditional skills. In this book he shares the techniques that helped him turn hand carving into a full-time craft.

The guide is written for both novices and experienced carvers. It uses clear step-by-step photography and simple tools, so you can start making useful objects for your home.

Book Overview

The Urban Woodsman covers the complete carving process, from sourcing wood to final finishing. Published by Kyle Books in 2016, it includes detailed projects for kitchenware and practical advice on tool care. The book encourages readers to work with wood by hand and to make objects that are both beautiful and functional.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• How to source and choose wood for carving
• Guidance on essential tools and knife grips
• Projects for an eating spoon, spatula, cooking spoon, butter knife, coffee scoop, chopping board, serving board, and small oak bowl
• Finishing techniques including faceting, scorching, ebonising, and sanding
• How to make beeswax salve and care for your tools
• Instructions for making a tool roll

Why This Book Matters

The Urban Woodsman reflects a growing interest in handmade objects and traditional skills. It shows that wood carving is accessible to anyone with patience and a few simple tools. Max Bainbridge describes making as a way of life, and his projects are designed for everyday use in the home.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital PDF download, so there is no physical shipping. Your file will be available immediately after purchase. You can read it on tablets, desktop computers, mobile phones, and reading apps that support PDF.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase? You can download the PDF right after checkout.

Will a physical book be shipped? No. This is a digital product and no printed copy is sent.

What devices can I use? The PDF works with most tablets, smartphones, computers, and reading apps that support PDF files.

Download The Urban Woodsman today and start carving useful pieces for your kitchen.

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