Spoon Making Part II

[milani74]

A little while ago, I posted these gems and got some really good insight on how to improve. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=656408

Tonight I finished one that came out pretty decent I think and wanted to share with you guys. It's not perfect, but getting better.

I used pine that was dried out on my porch. Is there any downside to using pine besides the resin?

 

[Echo4v]

I'm glad someone who can actually carve a spoon is using a hoof knife. The spoons I carve (while functional) are not exactly demonstrative of what can be done with a hoof knife. Are you left handed or do you use the left handed knife in your right hand? I had thought to get one and try it that way.

I don't know about advantages/disadvantages of using pine but that's a nice looking spoon IMO.

David

 

[WILLIAM.M]

great looking spoon

 

[barrabas74]

Nice spoon, I made a spoon over the weekend because I forgot one, turned out more like a ladel. I chose too hard a wood also (aged white oak) so the going was slow and it took much longer than I feel it should have. Got to eat my beans though

 

[milani74]

Thanks guys.
David,
I am right handed. It felt uncomfortable at 1st, but I got used to it by stabilizing the knife with my thumb. I actually like it now as I can place my thumb on the spine of the knife and get a lot of control and strength on my cuts.
I think the spoon portion is too big but the wife wanted a long handle on it. Other than linseed oil, what can you finish it with?

 

[John G]

Nice carving! I like to finish spoons and other utensils, as well as toys for small kids, in salad bowl finish. Three to five layers does the trick.