Carve a spoon by the campfire // Woodworking

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4 жыл бұрын

Tree to spoon using just a few tools! A huge thank you to Woodcraft, www.woodcraft.com/ for sponsoring my channel and making the making of videos like these possible!
One of my favorite green woodworking techniques is spoon carving, and in this video I show you how to carve a spoon from tree to table and what tools you need to carve a spoon, whether in your woodshop or sitting by a bonfire in the woods. Spoon carving will improve a lot of other woodworking skills, so it's important to learn how to carve a wooden spoon start to finish.
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@MTNurse 3 жыл бұрын

Ann, I have been watching your channel for a number of years now but have never commented before. I feel compelled to say that I admire you so very much! I am a 56 yo divorced gal who is trying to learn as much self-sufficiency as possible and have developed a yearning to work with wood. Watching you reminds me of the person I should have/could have been if my life had not leaded me in the direction it did when I was younger. HOWEVER, I know it is NEVER TOO late to to learn new skills and follow your dreams! You have truly inspired me over the years and I i would be so proud to call you my daughter!. Your parents must be SOOOOO proud of you!

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words Sheelah, you’re absolutely right, it’s NEVER too late to learn new things and to try the things we’ve always wanted to try. So glad you’re getting into those things now!!

@ethanowings 2 ай бұрын

I'm getting in to spoon carving but I'm not completely new to wood working and I'm excited to start.

@greenstair Жыл бұрын

I only came across your channel a day or so ago and it's so informative. Thank you so much for making the effort and taking the time. 😊

@IAmHumanJake Ай бұрын

Very nice

@StephenRBlack 3 жыл бұрын

The whole video is spoontastic. Thanks Anne!

@oliverlambert1727 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Great tips! Im a newbie to spoon carving and this has highlighted alot of techniques i should follow on my next carving! Thankyou

@Pembroke. 4 жыл бұрын

Hey we missed you doing a Chuck Norris on a tree. Awesome, job on that spoon

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha it happened 🤣🤣

@nhcaesar9556 2 жыл бұрын

I split firewood for many years and also made kindling from some pines that had to be cut down. One accurate way to use the axe to remove what you don't want is to place the axe blade on your line and then hit the axe head with a chunk of wood or a 3 lb hammer to start the spilt. Then you can lift the piece up and bang it down or just continue to hit the axe head with your hammer, much in the same way as you did with the froe. This is a safe way for beginners at splitting to use an axe safely. I am a beginner at spoon carving and used your videos to help me learn how to go about it. I used a green limb that had been pruned from a white birch tree for my first spoon. I found it very satisfying and it will be more so once I acquire some better tools like a scorp. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@makeitbetter.1402 8 ай бұрын

Oh hell yeah I’d take that Milwaukee saw over a gas one! I’ve dropped hundreds of trees and I have always regretted lugging around more saw than the job required.

@dannysteele4013 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing I’m not an spoon Carver by any means but love to see an learn more about it… thanks again

@dianemoore2945 Жыл бұрын

You really gave some useful information. I enjoyed this video very much, especially watching you handle that axe.

@matt2106 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve recently upped my woodworking game and have stumbled upon spoon carving. I’ve watched tons of videos but your easy explanation is super helpful. Keep up the good work and I’m now a subscriber :)

@chrislovessia 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Anne. I love your outtakes.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I like a good chuckle too.

@trival21 3 жыл бұрын

I really really loved your video from start to finish, enough talk and enough action showing the how to. Awesome video!!

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@kan-zee 2 жыл бұрын

Loving your "𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑺𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕" ....You guys are wonderful teachers. Thanks for all you do !! 😎👍💯🌟🌟🌟🌟

@alunlewis3631 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, just picked up on your videos over here in Wales; excellent, and to see a girl doing this stuff so well is great. Just one point .... PPE when using a chainsaw. One of my shooting club members who is a linesman, put a massive gash just above his knee earlier this year. Please stay safe , I want to see more of your work. Regards from across the pond!

@maurolimaok Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks!

@Go2Wheels 4 жыл бұрын

The string clamp/vice is genius! Great tip!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to be of help!

@giorgioclavelli1757 3 жыл бұрын

I very recently developed an interest in wood carving for making spoons. I watched quite a few of videos about it, but found yours the best of the crop. Liked and subscribed!!

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Shadow-ol2ik 4 жыл бұрын

You're so inspiring 💯 Love the bloopers 👍

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I think it’s important to share the good along with the not-so-good haha

@johnbesharian9965 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades: Besides, you're just adding a little "Blue Air" to go along with the "Blue Sky" you're working under.

@juanster67 4 жыл бұрын

that is amazing how the spoon takes shape. i might just give it a try. god bless and good luck on your new adventures.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

You'll love it i'm sure! And thanks!

@scottconstable2352 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, and really enjoying watching your projects. Thank you for the tip for the rope and work bench for holding the spoon. I added a piece of non slip material with a hole for the rope to go through between the spoon and the bench and it was amazing how well it held the piece for carving inside the bowl.

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are enjoying the projects! You are so welcome!

@jamesgrows4591 3 жыл бұрын

You are the most amazing person on KZfaq.

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@FredMcIntyre 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Anne, awesome job! 😃👍🏻🥄👊🏻

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Fred!

@jessjulian9458 4 жыл бұрын

I have watched your video's for a very long time, but I have never commented before. I just wanted to say I think your are a very cool lady. Thanks for sharing your talents.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the support!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work Anne! Thanks for sharing the video with us.👌👍😎JP

@rgal609 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video Anne, enjoyable as usual

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@thomastieffenbacherdocsava1549 4 жыл бұрын

Loved your hammer! Good improvising.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

hehehe you've gotta use what you've got!

@norm1124 4 жыл бұрын

We all admire Jimmy's godlike bandsaw skills. You made a nice tribut to his skills 😊

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy is the king!

@Grunt49 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!Thank you

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Graham!

@Bill.L.Carroll 4 жыл бұрын

Green, green is nice, just ask Kermit. 😉 Turned out really well. 👍🏽 Those battery powered saws have a lot of grunt, and you're spot on about the advancement of the technology in the batteries. They really are quite surprisingly good, so long as you start with a fully charged one, aye! 😉🤣🤣🤣

@DH-ry2ho 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@tinadriskell4469 3 жыл бұрын

Cool trick with the rope!

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

I learned that one from my good friend Tom Henscheid. One of the best spoon carvers I know!

@Baron3D 4 жыл бұрын

Great video !!!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@rios4175 4 жыл бұрын

Great video I did not know about the rope trick now I do thank you 😊

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@phewbee 2 жыл бұрын

spoontasticness gets a like

@jackquack1342 4 жыл бұрын

Very Informative!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@donaldtrabeaux1305 4 жыл бұрын

You Rock Anne

@hundertd 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Anne, I'm a woodworker and a woodcarver and have carved many spoons in the past. Nice work! I would like to make a suggestion though, that I learned when I moved to Lancaster, PA. I'm a city boy from the big apple, and we didn't burn a whole lot of wood at home. So when I moved here and bought a home with a wood stove, splitting my own wood was a challenge. I have a Mennonite neighbor who took pity on me trying to split wood in my driveway, to teach me this trick. If you are splitting wood and the axe doesn't go all the way through on the first swing, but the axe head gets buried in the wood, I was doing what you did in the video, I would pick both up and slam the wood back down on the stump until it split. He showed me, that if you pick it up, spin the head around and slam the back of the axe (with the wood still embedded) onto the stump, you not only get the force of the swing to split the wood, but the weight of the wood itself driving against the cutting edge, will split it with less effort! Give it a try and let me know what you think! David

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

that is brilliant! I absolutely will.

@mountainviewturning5319 4 жыл бұрын

Great video nice looking spoon

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Some are better than others. This one was a little wonky because I was in such a hurry, but hey, it will scoop potatoes from my bowl to my mouth just as good as the pretty ones!

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 3 жыл бұрын

Nice information. Thanks and take care.

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@csavage1947 4 жыл бұрын

You are a fabulous edu-tainer.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

That's the best compliment I could possibly receive!!

@GibClark 4 жыл бұрын

Great info👍👍👍👍

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Gib!

@tinadriskell4469 3 жыл бұрын

Blooper reel was fun. Also a good reminder to make sure you know where that blade is going if it doesn't go where you expected. If you haven't done so, try a froe. It's nice to split wood with one.

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah definitely check out my other spoon videos in this series, froes are fun!

@nealpappion4731 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video thank you. One thing I have not found is short concise videos on hook knife technique for the bowl gouging and the differenes in the shapes of the hooks... if you are so inclinded :)

@risingendeavors 4 жыл бұрын

Talk about great timing! I just felled a eucalyptus and a pine and was looking at what I could do with the wood. Thank you also for providing back up methods as you went along. Regarding the froe, could you have used the hatchet as a froe? My aim isn't too good...

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Totally can, yep!

@WattsWoodenWonders 4 жыл бұрын

8:36 So you don't have to back your saw out of the blade you say? Hmmm... Must be a new issue I've never heard of before. lol I love the information on the spoon wood selection, styles, and the processes you go through!

@3dprinterproducts476 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@reforzar 4 жыл бұрын

Split the pith away was the name of my band in high school.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I bet you all had Mullets Brian ;)

@billchambers5348 Жыл бұрын

Great instructions I almost have my first spoon done. How long do you wait for it to dry and then oil it for final use.

@IveysFamilyFactotum 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Anne. I will be making a few spoons down the road. I plan to make a shave horse first.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Incidentally, I’ve got a video on the shavehorse too ;) happy carving!

@IveysFamilyFactotum 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades oh I will be watching it as I make my own to make sure I'm not forgetting anything...lol.

@FigmentsMade 4 жыл бұрын

It's a lovely spoon! Electric chainsaws are great. I'm glad to hear you don't mind using them too!

@andrewarcher880 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased to see your as Good as me with that axe... 🤣

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@christophermckinney984 Жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, I love your videos, your relatability, and ingenuity. I find myself wanting to try so many things after going down the rabbit hole, but that’s what makes KZfaq so fun! Anyway, I absolutely adore the hoodie you are wearing, but the link you have in the description is longer an active link. (I perused the comments for a while to see if anyone else had addressed this and received a corrected link from you, but to no avail. So if you have and I missed it, I apologize….but I still want to find that hoodie!!)

@AnneofAllTrades Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Alas the company that made mine went out of business. They seem to have rebranded so if you look up Wanakome, you might find them at zumiez or the buckle or other stores like that? But I only ever bought that one batch of sweaters because they were on clearance (because the company was on its way out)

@christophermckinney984 Жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades You know, it’s refreshing to have a Big Star 💫 😉 like yourself not only reply to a comment, but take the time to look something up and provide alternatives. So thank you. All jokes aside, it truly is appreciated, and has endeared me to you and your channel. Also, I feel I should mention that you and your husband remind me of my wife and myself, with the main difference being that you are mostly successful with your adventures. (I will add the caveat that I could be successful with mine, if I’d only finish them!😮 😂 )

@neutronine 4 жыл бұрын

As always, it is a great instructional video for both your knowledge and your willingness not to be perfect. You are entertaining and knowledgeable. And might I add inspiring! I am gonna go cut up a felled tree tomorrow. Does a tree need to be of a decent diameter, such as the one you used or can I use one that isn't all that old? I can imagine needing it to be slight older to avoid the core/center of the tree. But I am wondering if I can use a chunk of a six - eight inch diameter black walnut? Or if I should stick with the eighteen - twenty-four inch honeysuckle tree that i had to cut down recently? Thanks again for your educational video and time.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! You can do pretty well with anything that is about 3x as thick/wide as the spoon you’d like to make. That way you can split the pith out of the center and make one spoon out of each half. Black walnut of small diameters is likely white all the way through because it hasn’t gotten thick enough to develop heartwood, and the sapwood is a whitish yellowish color ;)

@bobkeller8383 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. You are amazing. And beautiful!

@user-sp8wp4js8s 4 жыл бұрын

Hello from Russia. Like.

@JohnDoe-ki6fm 5 ай бұрын

That's a pretty serious froe... did you make that yourself, or is that something one can buy?

@DouglasTuret 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Anne, WhileI have immense respect for both your carving and teaching skills, watching you sit by the fire and simultaneously talk and push a razor sharp 2” slicing blade into wood that’s held in place 1/2” above your femoral artery was unsettling, to put it mildly! (There’s a very simple reason why the area that includes the inner 2/3 of the thighs is called “the triangle of death”: one slip with a cutting edge like that and... well, let’s just say that there most likely wouldn’t be much in the way of new content on this channel.) I known you’re exceptional at an awful lot of what you do, Anne, but that’s almost certainly not the case for all of those who might try to imitate you. (Just a thought...)

@DouglasTuret 4 жыл бұрын

(That would be right around 11:15 of this video, when you’re essentially resting the spoon ON your femoral artery...)

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Have you carved many spoons?

@DouglasTuret 4 жыл бұрын

Anne of All Trades No, Anne, I haven’t carved spoons yet, but I have done walking sticks and other carvings, and have carved literally hundreds of objects out of materials other than wood, so I know just how easily small slips can happen. My concerns, however are based on both my career in the medical field and the dire warnings taught on literally every other woodcarving video and in-person class I have ever heard, seen or attended. Just as you’d never drill or grind metal without eyewear, the idea of deeply cutting a piece of wood pressed against your inner thigh with an intentionally super-sharpened knife, while intentionally dividing your attention between the dangerous work at hand and the camera you’re speaking to, without even so much as a sheet of leather, masonite or even a section of 2x4 between you and the knife is practically begging for a catastrophic accident to happen. If you have any friends who are doctors or other allied medical professionals, please show this to them and ask if my comments seem unreasonable to them? I’m not commenting as “a hater”, just someone who’s aware.

@rednissan96 4 жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd want to make spoons for my kitchen cooking...but now I do..lol

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

It makes cooking so much fun!

@raleighveal1359 4 жыл бұрын

Try holding your elbow into your side, lift straight up and straight down

@lisi2012ful 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect like 202/0

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@joeleonetti8976 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne. I'm off to Woodcraft Sat am. Need some wood for Christmas gifts. My daughter likes to come to look at the cool,things plus the free popcorn. Where did you get your Sloyd knife? I saw a Paul Sellers video in which he put the axe head on the wood and used a mallet to drive it in. Just pointing out another potential option for those who may own an axe but may lack the fine accurate skills to isolating the blank. Also seemed that off of the bandsaw that one of those other pieces had potential as a spatula.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe! It's from Amazon, linked in the description ;)

@katicafratric8306 9 ай бұрын

❤

@KDemosh 4 жыл бұрын

Dude. What is it about the name of the channel that works so well! Anne doesn't rhyme with Jack, yet it flows in my brain as if I've heard it for years.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Glad to hear it

@Alberto1993 3 жыл бұрын

I admire your work here! Sorry to ask, I’m totally new in the carving world. I’ve just bought a kit, with a hook knife for scoops. But it’s normal that carving the internal round part of the scoop it takes an effort not indifferent? I’m using birch, green and dry (i found this in my garden). I’m not new in manual work but I have bruises on my hands. And I think I sharpened it well. Maybe cause it’s a cheap knife? Thanks

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

It’s likely a combination of a sharpening and knife issue. It should not be that hard, a freshly sharpened knife on green (freshly cut) wood should be easier than scooping ice cream. Check out my spoon carving playlist, there’s a tutorial on sharpening hook knives on there. Cheap hook knives aren’t great for carving but if you can get a good edge on it it should at least get you by for a while.

@TLK029 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can you carve a dough bowl out of green wood and what’s the best type of wood to use?

@sdspivey 4 жыл бұрын

Free wood. :)

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

You can! I've not done much bowl carving, I prefer to turn them, but local arborists are a great resource for free green wood.

@Graveltrucking 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you wash your saw before carving the turkey at your guys thanksgiving 😛 I’m Canadian we’ve had ours already.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with two thanksgivings.

@brucestuart8180 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Anne, great video, thanks for sharing. Couple of curiosity questions, what kind of wood was the tree you used and where did you get that really great looking froe? Thanks, always look forward to your videos Cheers

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember the name of the froe offhand but honestly it’s not my favorite. They are pretty easy to come by at antique stores/ garage sales for a fair price.

@brucestuart8180 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anne. I have one from Lee Valley Tools but it's much the same, just sort of...okay. I'm always on the lookout. The very best to you and your hubby of no trades on your move to Tennesee. You guys will do great!! Cheers

@rorylobban4789 4 жыл бұрын

May I suggest to anyone lookin to get into spoon carving or wood shaping of any kind to pick up a copy of the book "spoon" by barn the spoon.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

rory lobban that book and his online classes is a fantastic resource!

@rorylobban4789 4 жыл бұрын

He has another book out called “woodcrafts” he is a very fine gentleman who I am very happy to support by buying his wares. Have you seen his bowl spoon combos he’s selling on Instagram?

@tombeug3582 4 жыл бұрын

good job. i was curious to see how the spoon holds up as the wood dries.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

It, and the bin full of others I’ve made have been in daily use for several months/years now and none have failed yet.

@tombeug3582 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades thanks this is helpful. have yet to make my first spoon. I am looking at a branch on my one of mesquite trees

@darlagray-winter4347 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. Odd question, where did you get those work pants? Most I find are worthless. Help?

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Dovetail work wear! I love them!

@nateb9768 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to ditch the battery operated saw I suggest checking out a Japanese Saw!

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a fan of Japanese saws because you can’t sharpen them. I have many, many a western handsaw though, and keep them very nicely maintained. I’m all about handtools, but handsawing firewood and spoon blanks in the volume I do, I’ll keep the chainsaw ;)

@fuzzytheduck6821 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to start woodworking more often but I don’t know where to get good handtools, do you have any tips

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

If you live near a woodcraft store that’s a great place to go try tools out and get advice!

@jimmycrane5086 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. When are you moving to the great state of Tennessee?

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

It will probably be a couple of months yet, we've got a lot of logistics to work out, moving the animals and the shops and such.

@jimmycrane5086 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades We are glad you all are making the move. Wish you all the best

@jenkins1979 3 жыл бұрын

At the beginning of your video you are splitting the log and I'm looking for a good fro where do you recommend to get one?

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

I've yet to find a modern maker aside from boutique blacksmiths that make a good one unfortunately.

@talderson1 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see something about sharpening the spoon knife (the circular one, not sure what it's called). I have been trying to use sandpaper on dowel but feel I'm coming up short on sharpness. If there's another way I'd love to see it. Thanks.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Howdy! Check out my spoon carving playlist. It’s got all the methods I use for carving as well as how to make your own knives and sharpen the ones you’ve got.

@talderson1 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades Merci beaucoup!

@randymacdonald492 3 жыл бұрын

What kinds of readily available tree fall would be good for greenwood carving?

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

readily available really depends on where you are. Just about any recently fallen wood is good for spoons, the greener (wetter) the better. I personally love fruit woods and walnut most.

@ivokolarik8290 4 жыл бұрын

⭐

@jenkins1979 3 жыл бұрын

I know some woods are better for something's but can I make a descent spoon that will last out of any wood? Or do I need to identify a special one.

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

fruit and nut woods are best, but just about any green, fresh cut wood will work.

@egonmilanowski 4 жыл бұрын

That's a heck of a froe! Where can I buy one?

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I can't recall the brand of the froe I'm using but to be honest there are much better ones available. I believe woodcraft even has a fairly affordable version.

@GroovyDrifter 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a smaller one hand axe... I used to help my father as a child to gather firewood and I liked one of those small axes, just hit the wood once and then lift both axe and wood with both hands and hit both together against the base. Sorry my English...

@rajivdighe1138 4 жыл бұрын

Do you leave it just like that or do you put some sort of finish on it?

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I usually oil it with something that doesn't go rancid. My personal favorite because I also use it for cooking is coconut oil.

@rajivdighe1138 4 жыл бұрын

@@AnneofAllTrades last question... Is there possibility of spoons splitting as it loses moisture? As you can tell, I am clueless in the ways of green woodworking.

@PowderhornWild 4 жыл бұрын

@@rajivdighe1138 yes, it's possible. But it's less likely to split if you let it dry more slowly (e.g. in a paper bag). Also, the thinner you carve the spoon before letting it dry, the less likely it is to crack while drying.

@disco4535 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of tree is that? The wood almost looks like Maple, but the leaves look like some kind of Elm maybe?

@AnneofAllTrades 3 жыл бұрын

Alder, the poor man’s cherry :)

@trunyan5080 4 жыл бұрын

Liked the video, great tips. You did not give a source for the teardrop scorp, I would very much like to get one. Thanks

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

It’s linked in the description ;)

@trunyan5080 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I did not see a link to your teardrop scorp. Woodcraft does not carry that tool.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

T Runyan right below the video description ;) “instagram.com/lee.stoffer/ Lee made my spoon scorp and the lovely ladle shown carved from a crook!”

@trunyan5080 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Your carving tips have been very helpful in improving my skills. When do expect to officially be in Tennessee?

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

T Runyan glad to know I’ve been of some help! We are a few months out from the move, I’d like to be down there by mid January if possible but there are a lot of logistics to work out so I can’t make any promises.

@Zomon9 9 ай бұрын

Should I let my spoon dry before I finish or oil it?

@AnneofAllTrades 9 ай бұрын

Yeah! I usually let mine dry in open air for 2-3 days before oiling. I also usually carve to 90% when green and leave the last 10% detail/cleanup cuts for after the wood is dry and I've resharpened my knife. The Sometimes I get impatient though, and complete and oil spoons immediately, and that doesn't cause any issues either, certain woods (like cherry) are just really stringy when wet, especially at the transition points between the bowl and the handle, and chasing those strings back and forth can get frustrating.

@schmeltzb 7 ай бұрын

Odd question, but does anyone know what kind of Hoodie she is wearing? It's super cool

@AnneofAllTrades 7 ай бұрын

Wanakome :)

@schmeltzb 7 ай бұрын

Thank You!! Great videos

@lauravaldes9794 4 жыл бұрын

I insist you should sell spoon kits for us that live in city.🙂

@josejardim9652 4 жыл бұрын

You can always buy from the makers Anne mentioned. They make a living out of this.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I'd far prefer that you purchased from makers doing this full time! I don't have the capacity to make things to sell regularly.

@wjacobp 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you are planting trees at your new place. The best time to plant was 30 years ago but now will suffice

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Have been planting trees here in Seattle every year as well. Conserving the forest is very important.

@ballsdeep9648 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of wood is that? What type of tree? Does it really matter what tree you use?

@AnneofAllTrades 2 жыл бұрын

This is alder, and yes, it matters- fruit and nut woods are best. Check out this video :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbl0o8pqrM-RdIk.html

@dorindajenkins7825 4 жыл бұрын

👋😃

@martinsachs3837 4 жыл бұрын

one can use an axe with a wider and thiner blade just like the froe you have. wont work with that thick axe made for splitting logs though.

@sdspivey 4 жыл бұрын

I only use an electric saw (and lawn mower). Gas engines are difficult to start, loud, and smelly.

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

I love battery tools for that very reason!

@albionpatterns3986 2 жыл бұрын

12:30 your using the hook knife upside down?

@AnneofAllTrades 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a loop. There are different knife grips to present the blade at the proper angle to the spoon to best accommodate the way the grain changes inside the bowl of the spoon.

@greatboniwanker 4 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness (I've been whittling nothing but vampire worthy stakes); Life goals! 🥄

@johnbesharian9965 4 жыл бұрын

LOL! Somebody's got to keep 'em in check. Otherwise they'll overrun the place.

@jimmierobinson4985 4 жыл бұрын

Whis I had a froe!

@AnneofAllTrades 4 жыл бұрын

They're pretty easy to come by at antique stores and garage sales! Most folks don't even know what they are.

@katicafratric8306 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦

@albionpatterns3986 2 жыл бұрын

10:50 wouldnt you usually use a draw knife?

@AnneofAllTrades 2 жыл бұрын

When working wood, you always want to use the best, most efficient tool for the job if you have it handy. The drawknife is a roughing tool, the spokeshave is a finishing tool. The spoon is already shaped and I’m doing finishing cuts. Think if it this way- would I use a sledge hammer to install a picture frame nail?