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Steve Warden wrote:Nice Doug ::tu::
Got a profile shot to showcase the twist?
Steve sorry no I don't. I gave the spoon to a lady who let's me hunt her property a couple days ago. The limb I carved it from was off her property. She was about in tears when I told her that. I wish I had taken more pictures of it. It was a very cool handle that came out of the grain in that limb.
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Doug51 wrote:
Steve Warden wrote:Nice Doug ::tu::
Got a profile shot to showcase the twist?
Steve sorry no I don't. I gave the spoon to a lady who let's me hunt her property a couple days ago. The limb I carved it from was off her property. She was about in tears when I told her that. I wish I had taken more pictures of it. It was a very cool handle that came out of the grain in that limb.
Good on you, Doug! Excellent gesture!!
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Good stuff fellas!! ::tu::
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Mullberry wood out of a tree limb from the other half of the spoon above. Added a little woodburning decoration to it.
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Niiiiiiiice!
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Another jewel Doug. I'm glad you got started whittling. I certainly enjoy what you do. ::nod:: ::tu::
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I've been eye balling this thread since Scott started it back in February, finally had time carve out a spoon. Don't know if y'all have "widened my horizons" or maybe "monkey see, monkey do" is applicable? ::shrug::
My spoon is carved from a dried branch/stem of a Cabbage Tree or Sabal Palm, the state tree of Florida. The dried branches are not very heavy and the wood seems to be quite porous and easy to whittle. Using the spoon would reveal if it is going to be durable or too absorbent. Haven't put any sand paper on it yet.
Any suggestions on sealing the grain?
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Philip you have found your hidden talent! Good spoon. I have no idea on a sealant. ::tu::
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Way to go, treefarmer!
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Knice job Philip.....would love a report on whether or not fluid seeps right through it!!

I seal with Grapeseed Oil....
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Nice work treefarmer! Love the picture with the knife. I'm new to this stuff so not sure what to use for sealer.
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treefarmer wrote:I've been eye balling this thread since Scott started it back in February, finally had time carve out a spoon. Don't know if y'all have "widened my horizons" or maybe "monkey see, monkey do" is applicable? ::shrug::
My spoon is carved from a dried branch/stem of a Cabbage Tree or Sabal Palm, the state tree of Florida. The dried branches are not very heavy and the wood seems to be quite porous and easy to whittle. Using the spoon would reveal if it is going to be durable or too absorbent. Haven't put any sand paper on it yet.
Any suggestions on sealing the grain?
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If the wood was green when you carved it, you can place it is a brown paper bag for a few days, removing daily to seal with your choice of liquid. Any cutting board costing will work: wooden salad bowl “wax,” grape seed oil, mineral oil, beeswax, carnauba, or simple lemon oil.
I use lemon oil on my guitar fretboards, and mineral oil on all knife handles, carved spoons and cups.
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Spoon #2 for today. Mullberry again. I love this wood. Added a little more wood burning to this one. Gave it to a special neighbor lady who's a awesome cook and friend of our family. I told her the Easter Bunny left something at my house for her. She said "the Easter Bunny hasn't brought her anything in a very long time!" Then I handed it to her wrapped in paper. The smile and happiness in her voice was priceless.
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A great and personal gift Doug. ::nod:: ::tu::
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doglegg wrote:A great and personal gift Doug. ::nod:: ::tu::
Thanks doglegg ::tu::
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Doug51 wrote:Spoon #2 for today. Mullberry again. I love this wood. Added a little more wood burning to this one. Gave it to a special neighbor lady who's a awesome cook and friend of our family. I told her the Easter Bunny left something at my house for her. She said "the Easter Bunny hasn't brought her anything in a very long time!" Then I handed it to her wrapped in paper. The smile and happiness in her voice was priceless.
That's awesome Doug....uhhh....I mean Easter Bunny!! ::tu::

Got these 2 to contribute....
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Good looking spoons Scott and the wrap really sets it off. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Nice work Scott.
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My Dad used to carve a lot. He got me used to handling a pocket knife by having me carve wooden spoons out of cedar, back when I was fairly young.
Mom would always use them in the kitchen, and show them off to people.
Mine never looked this good!
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Reverand wrote:My Dad used to carve a lot. He got me used to handling a pocket knife by having me carve wooden spoons out of cedar, back when I was fairly young.
Mom would always use them in the kitchen, and show them off to people.
Mine never looked this good!
Reverand, maybe you need to go find yourself a piece of cedar. And take pic's to show us. ::nod:: ::nod::
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Nice work. I have been attempting a few spoons. I like the ones you made a lot. :D
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doglegg wrote:Good looking spoons Scott and the wrap really sets it off. ::tu:: ::tu::

Thanks Floyd!
Doug51 wrote:Nice work Scott.
Thanks Doug!!
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Just finished this little guy....
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Nice work!
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Smooth and symmetrical...very nice!!!! ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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