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Re: First Spoon - Timberwolf - 01-03-2016
Good lookin' spoon, Hank...If you can't find pure flax seed oil, you may be able to make your own in a Vitamix or other hi-speed blender...I buy it at Fresh Market or Whole Foods...I would blend the heck out of it then strain it through cheesecloth.. You know for sure it will be PURE that way....
Re: First Spoon - Timberwolf - 01-03-2016
Re: First Spoon - JustinTyson - 01-04-2016
Very nice work on the spoon. I've coveted Pinewood spoon knives for a while, but mine are all mass-produced Frost and Iles knives that work very well so I hardly have a reason to upgrade.
Regarding the finish- I tend to use walnut oil, if I use anything at all. Lately I've just been leaving the wood bare more often than not. Oil make the spoon look shiny for about 10 minutes, but what exactly do you think you're protecting the wood from? It will wash out and become dull after 2 uses. Then it will naturally pick up and retain oil from your food over time. Won't make a nickel's worth of difference in the long run. Of course, I'm talking about knife-finished spoons; sanded spoons probably absorb more oil. Anyway, carry on...
Re: First Spoon - AHill - 01-04-2016
Hank, the form of that spoon is really elegant! You've done a great job!
Re: First Spoon - eg54string - 01-04-2016
Great looking spoon. My son made a soaker from 3 or 4 inch pvc pipe. He lets his spoons sit in the flax seed oil for about a week. He added a weight to combat the spoon's tendency to float.
Eric
Re: First Spoon - Timberwolf - 01-05-2016
Hank, I wonder if you have considered chip carving the date on your spoon?? I think it's neat that as years go by, it will conjure up memories for you as you use it..
I have carved a couple with a Santa's head and one with a wood spirit and it gives me a chuckle when I take them out of the drawer..thinking back to when I made them...I have carved some for my family with the name and date chip carved into the shank..
Re: First Spoon - JustinTyson - 01-05-2016
Hank Knight in SC said:
Justin, only reason for wanting to finish the spoon is to (hopefully) retard some of the staining, or at least slow it down some. We already have a number of wooden spoons we've used for a long time. They are all stained and some are almost black. I hope to keep mine a little lighter, more natural color for a while. I fully expect it to end up like the rest, and that's O.K. Also, this is my first spoon and I'm just experimenting with it. Thanks for the suggestions, though. I may well end up with no finish on future kitchen ware.
Hank
That's cool. Just playing the devil's advocate. Oiling spoons is definitely the most popular finishing choice. I love the well-used look so skipping the oil hastens the patination.
Re: First Spoon - Timberwolf - 01-05-2016
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BTW, are you going to the Peach Meet this year? I think it's early in February.
I hope to go Hank..I haven't missed one in about ten years, but this year is still uncertain..My 16yr old Maltese dog is not doing well and his condition may prevent it. It's like taking care of an invalid and Lord knows I have lots of experience doing that!!
Re: First Spoon - MichaelMouse - 01-05-2016
Hank Knight in SC said:
Hi, Jack,
Yes I've thought about trying some decorative carving, but I like the spoon as is, unadorned. The date is a good idea, though. I might see if I can carve a decent date on the back if the handle. My number/letter carving skills are minimal, at best. Thanks for the idea.
I woodburn a date on the handle. Chip carving is for lookers, not users. Stuff gets into the low areas and it's a PITA to keep clean. Keep 'em slick.
Re: First Spoon - JustinTyson - 01-05-2016
MichaelMouse said:
[blockquote]Hank Knight in SC said:
Hi, Jack,
Yes I've thought about trying some decorative carving, but I like the spoon as is, unadorned. The date is a good idea, though. I might see if I can carve a decent date on the back if the handle. My number/letter carving skills are minimal, at best. Thanks for the idea.
I woodburn a date on the handle. Chip carving is for lookers, not users. Stuff gets into the low areas and it's a PITA to keep clean. Keep 'em slick.
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Eh, tell that to Peter Follansbee. I think as long as the handle is the only place that's chip-carved, it's all good. That said, I rarely do any decorative carving on my spoons, but I did it on a few early ones and it hasn't caused any trouble.