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Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:10 pm
by Doug51
Steve Warden wrote:Nice Doug
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.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:12 pm
by Steve Warden
Doug51 wrote:Steve Warden wrote:Nice Doug
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!!
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:24 pm
by TripleF
Good stuff fellas!!
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 4:13 pm
by Doug51
Mullberry wood out of a tree limb from the other half of the spoon above. Added a little woodburning decoration to it.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:40 pm
by Steve Warden
Niiiiiiiice!
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:46 pm
by doglegg
Another jewel Doug. I'm glad you got started whittling. I certainly enjoy what you do.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:13 pm
by treefarmer
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?
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?
Treefarmer
- The tree the spoon came from
- Cabbage Tree spoon
- The Queen that did the work
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:27 am
by doglegg
Philip you have found your hidden talent! Good spoon. I have no idea on a sealant.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:40 am
by Steve Warden
Way to go, treefarmer!
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:08 am
by TripleF
Knice job Philip.....would love a report on whether or not fluid seeps right through it!!
I seal with Grapeseed Oil....
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:50 am
by Doug51
Nice work treefarmer! Love the picture with the knife. I'm new to this stuff so not sure what to use for sealer.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:57 am
by Tony_Wood
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?
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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Great work!
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.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:57 am
by Doug51
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.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:27 am
by doglegg
A great and personal gift Doug.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:30 am
by Doug51
doglegg wrote:A great and personal gift Doug.
Thanks doglegg
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 11:17 pm
by TripleF
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!!
Got these 2 to contribute....
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 11:23 pm
by doglegg
Good looking spoons Scott and the wrap really sets it off.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 4:39 pm
by Doug51
Nice work Scott.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 3:55 pm
by Reverand
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!
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:41 pm
by doglegg
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.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:37 pm
by redferd
Nice work. I have been attempting a few spoons. I like the ones you made a lot.
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:13 am
by TripleF
doglegg wrote:Good looking spoons Scott and the wrap really sets it off.
Thanks Floyd!
Doug51 wrote:Nice work Scott.
Thanks Doug!!
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:53 am
by TripleF
Just finished this little guy....
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 10:44 am
by Doug51
Nice work!
Re: Post your carved spoons
Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:36 am
by Doc B