Latest carving project.

[elsenham177]

This is my latest project, a spoon carved from a piece of sycamore.

 

[peteff]

That looks smooth. I try to use Birch I find Sycamore a bit hard going.

 

[elsenham177]

That looks smooth. I try to use Birch I find Sycamore a bit hard going.

Yes I'm afraid it was sanded, I'm still working on my knive skills and haven't perfected that smooth finish the pros get with just a knife.

 

[peteff]

Yes I'm afraid it was sanded, I'm still working on my knive skills and haven't perfected that smooth finish the pros get with just a knife.

Me neither but I'm too idle to sand them We use them in the kitchen at home so they get washed and oiled regularly and soon smooth out. I tend to make dished spatulas more than spoons.

 

[elsenham177]

Me neither but I'm too idle to sand them We use them in the kitchen at home so they get washed and oiled regularly and soon smooth out. I tend to make dished spatulas more than spoons.

Yep that's were this one is going.

 

[Ark79]

Nice work I’ve had a few go’s at carving spoons but I definitely need more practice

Another thing I will get round to eventually lol

Thanks for sharing

 

[Matt]

nice mate

 

[Matt]

whats next on the list

 

[elsenham177]

whats next on the list

Not sure, have some hazel ready to use, which will lend itself to spoons or spatulas, I have a piece of hawthorn marked up for a catapult but it is going to take some cutting as it's well seasoned.

 

[Joecole]

That looks smooth. I try to use Birch I find Sycamore a bit hard going.

You should try using beech or ash then you'll really know what sore fingers are

 

[1 shot willie]

You can get some nice Bass wood on Amazon....different sizes and prices....if interested.

 

[Joecole]

You can get some nice Bass wood on Amazon....different sizes and prices....if interested.

I've often thought about trying that stuff Bill but I heard that it was just a slightly harder version of balsa

 

[1 shot willie]

Not at all Joe....it does carv well......Worth a try.

 

[Joecole]

Not at all Joe....it does carv well......Worth a try.

Thanks Bill I'll give it a go

 

[peteff]

You should try using beech or ash then you'll really know what sore fingers are

I've tried it all, that's why I prefer Birch, Alder is a good alternative.