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My mother requested a spoon for scraping the bottom of the pot when she makes oatmeal. This is what I came up with, based on roux spoons.
It is made from a scrap piece of walnut flooring that was headed to the dumpster at a friend’s house.
Spoon measures 15” long. I roughed out the shape with my bandsaw. The rest is done with chisels, rasps, files, a spokeshave, scrapers and sandpaper. Finished with coconut oil.
Thanks for looking.
-- No, I don't want to buy the pink hammer.
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robscastle
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#1 posted 06-08-2015 01:29 AM
Nice Job
I should post my ongoing efforts to make spoons one day, I mess I have made so far would make you feel very proud.
-- Regards Rob
Jim Jakosh
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#2 posted 06-08-2015 01:30 AM
That a s nice handy scraper spoon, Sandra. Nice going!!! she will love it. I love recycling like that!!
Cheers, Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
Oldtool
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#3 posted 06-08-2015 01:30 AM
Nice looking spoon / scraper.
-- "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The point is to bring them the real facts." - Abraham Lincoln
Jim Jakosh
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#4 posted 06-08-2015 01:30 AM
That a s nice handy scraper spoon, Sandra. Nice going!!! she will love it. I love recycling like that!!
Cheers, Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
Buche
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#5 posted 06-08-2015 01:32 AM
I love the shape – seems very scrapery-useful. Well done, and a much better use for the beautiful walnut flooring than the dumpster.
DocSavage45
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#6 posted 06-08-2015 01:32 AM
Sandra,
You’re getting down on tableware girl!
-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher
Sandra
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#7 posted 06-08-2015 01:42 AM
Thanks folks. As to the walnut flooring, it’s beautiful, but I can’t imagine spending that much money on solid walnut flooring. My gain.
Rob – Keep at it. I like making spoons when I don’t have the time/energy to think about a bigger project. I get one started and then pick away at it as time permits.
-- No, I don't want to buy the pink hammer.
lightcs1776
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#8 posted 06-08-2015 01:44 AM
Awesome scraper. Very nice work.
-- Chris ** If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. — Tom Paine **
CFrye
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#9 posted 06-08-2015 01:51 AM
This is beautiful, Sandra! My favorite cooking spoon is flat on the end. My attempt at making one looks like a shovel! Did I say it was beautiful? Thanks for sharing.
Edit: I said it was my favorite cooking spoon, I didn’t say I cooked with it!
-- God bless, Candy
Gary
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#10 posted 06-08-2015 01:55 AM
That’s one beautiful piece of work, Sandra. Really nice…
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill
firefighterontheside
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#11 posted 06-08-2015 01:55 AM
Nice. I really like that shape.
Bandsaw box next?
-- Bill M. "People change, walnut doesn't" by Gene.
DIYaholic
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#12 posted 06-08-2015 01:57 AM
Great job, nice fair curves, smooth as silk!!!
Surely to be used for years…. then handed down to future cooks!!!
-- Randy-- I may not be good...but I am slow! If good things come to those who wait.... Why is procrastination a bad thing?
JL7
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#13 posted 06-08-2015 02:01 AM
Well done Sandra, and hard to imagine it was destined to the landfill. Nice save!
-- Jeff .... Minnesota, USA
Sandra
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#14 posted 06-08-2015 02:02 AM
Thanks
Bandsaw box is definitely on the list.
-- No, I don't want to buy the pink hammer.
tyvekboy
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#15 posted 06-08-2015 02:25 AM
Beautiful spoon. Nice wood.
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making spoons and this post may be just the incentive that I need.
Thanks for sharing.
-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA ………….. one can never be too organized
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