How To Make Wooden Spoons
Cut out the outline of the spoon.
How to make wooden spoons. In the colonial days the wood for spoons was rived with a froe a metal blade which was pounded into the end grain. Carved spoon prior to sanding Sand with 60 grit paper Then sand with 220 grit paper Apply a liberal coat of olive oil and allow it to soak in for 20 minutes then wipe dry with a paper towel. Typically spoons are hollowed out and shaped using carving knives and chisels but I used my power tools instead.
This caused the wood to split right along the path of the grain and all handles produced in this manner had handles which followed the grain. Then it will be wet and workable for 2-4 weeks. Using hardwood off cuts from Walnut and Sapele this woodworking project is one that most woodworker.
Step 3 Cut the spoon out on the bandsaw. If playback doesnt begin shortly try. It needs to be newly cut.
A low density hardwood such as yellow poplar or bass wood will make for easy carving. Making wooden spoons is similar to making cutting boards. This video was sponsored by Squarespace.
To get 10 off a site of your own vis. I use a five or six quarter stock 1-14 or 1-12 inch and draw the spoon on the wood with a magic marker. In this video I will show you how to make a wood spoon.
Next I go to the lathe and put it between centers and turn it down into a round handle and spoon shaped ball. Pick a location on the board that will allow you to get multiple spoons. The wood you dont use right away you can leave it some high grass.