20-Minute Whittling Projects: Fun Things to Carve from Wood is a book by Tom Hindes (published under Fox Chapel). The book aims to introduce its readers to whittling and teach them skills that they can use to create various wood carving projects.

The book is available on Amazon (in Kindle, paperback, and spiral-bound formats), where it has a score of 4.6/5 stars (3,636 ratings). Additionally, the book has a 4.0 score on Goodreads (111 ratings).

20-Minute Whittling Projects: Key Features

• Entry-Level: The book is for beginners who wish to learn the art of whittling using a pocket knife.
• Projects: The book provides readers with quick and easy projects to whittle various figures. This includes ornaments, dogs, wizards, leprechauns, and gargoyles, which crafters can accomplish in 20 minutes (or even less).
• Caricature Carving: The book’s short projects offer readers a chance to learn caricature carving skills in the most fun way.
• Step-by-Step Instructions: Budding crafters will enjoy the book’s friendly instructions and step-by-step photos.
• Whittling Advice: Hindes provides readers with advice on safety, as well as basic cuts, sharpening, and finishing, among others.

About the Author

Author Tom Hindes is a well-known woodcarving instructor. He is also a contributing writer to the Woodcarving Illustrated magazine. 

Another available Tom Hindes title on Amazon is Whittling in Your Free Time: 16 Quick & Easy Projects to Carve in Wood. The book is currently available in Kindle and paperback formats.

About Fox Chapel

Fox Chapel Publishing is a publishing company based in Pennsylvania, USA. They are best known for their woodworking and specialty craft books and magazines for kids and adults.

Here are more titles from Fox Chapel (available now on Amazon):

• Great Book of Woodworking Tips
• Scroll Saw Workbook (3rd Edition)
• Complete Table Saw Book
• Bob Lang’s The Complete Kitchen Cabinet Maker
• Carving Faces Workbook