About the author
Dale Power writes woodcarving instruction books published by Schiffer Craft, including Do It Yourself Coffin for Pets and Carving the Elk. Both are project-based guides: the first walks through tools and techniques for building small decorative coffins, and the second covers the anatomy and methods needed to carve an adult elk in wood. Aimed at hobbyist and intermediate carvers, the books favor step-by-step instruction on a single defined project over general theory, and they sit within a niche of craft publishing devoted to animal and novelty carving. Power's titles are typically shelved with woodworking and craft references rather than fiction or general nonfiction. Readers drawn to these books are usually already carving and want concrete, illustrated direction for a specific piece, whether a wildlife subject or an unusual functional object, rather than an introduction to the craft as a whole.
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💬 What our editors say about Dale Power's books
“This manual succeeds in offering clear, detailed patterns for constructing elegant vessels, catering specifically to those with basic woodworking skills. However, it does NOT suit readers seeking purely spiritual or metaphysical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Do It Yourself Coffin for Pets Power, Dale
“While visually engaging and technically detailed, this volume may disappoint readers seeking purely abstract philosophical discourse or high-level academic analysis of shamanism. It does not suit those who prefer digital media or…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Carving the Elk
