spoons

[chandler Trev]

I make wooden spoons/utensils from scrap hardwood. Takes an entire day to make one. I have a long waiting list.

 

[Tabitha]

Do you have a photo?

 

[chandler Trev]

Not really. Some of my better ones I've given away to family-
I'll set up a "photo shoot". Is there a place on this site describing how to show photos? are they hyper text or direct upload etc.

 

[Tabitha]

Below each message box there is a link to image shack for uploading photos. That is what I use.

 

[carebear]

click "post reply" or "new post" or whatever and you will see it right below the box you type your response in.

 

[chandler Trev]

Here is my attempt at posting pix

 

[ohsoap]

Very Nice.

 

[dagmar88]

That looks really good 8) I'd use your talent to make soapdishes haha

 

[chandler Trev]

soap dishes are in the works-funny you should mention that

 

[Tabitha]

Very nice. I love the paddle, the bottom item on the 2nd photo.

 

[rupertspal42]

those are amazingly good for using scrap hardwood

 

[IanT]

wow!!! beautiful!! what kind of tools do you use!?!?! I have always wanted to get into wood-carving .... you are quite skilled!

 

[chandler Trev]

Thank you for your kind words. I scrounge for hardwood pallets for the wood. It's amazing what goes to the landfill.

I use chisels, gouges, sometimes a Dremel, scroll saw and lots and lots of sandpaper. The finish is mineral oil--it doesn't go rancid! I have tried walnut oil, but mineral oil works better IMHO.

I never know quite how the utensil will come out until I'm working with the wood. Sometimes it becomes fuel for the furnace because once the wood is cut and I begin to shape it, it cracks.