"just one more cut" ...and the cut goes on for hours... so true, so honest, so real.

I absolutely know how relaxing carving can be. I can sit for hours on one simple carving in utter peace. The world falls away and all there is is you, your wood and your tools. There is nothing in this world more satisfying than the smell of greenwood, the feel of it, watching it take shape and finally holding it up and saying, "It's done." We need more artisans in this bustling world. We need to get back to the simple pleasures of making something with our own two hands.

The narration added so much value to the video.

I've been carving spoons for over 20 years, and even had had the extreme & lucky pleasure of spending a week and a half at Wille Sundvists' farm in Northern Sweden, learning from him on a one-to-one basis, a magical experience. He was so down to earth, and humble. Love your presentation, and everything you said is so true. Spoon carving always has an allure, and is most meditative. The spoon carver looks at the world differently, at branches differently. One who does not spoon carve does not really understand - why do you need to make yet another spoon? But, it's not the need for a spoon, but for the creative & designing process, and of looking at a branch as a painter looks at a blank canvas...

This video has the kind of quiet, meditative air that matches that of the act of spoon carving. Having carved just one small spoon, I already understand the utter focus and concentration that is required in order to make the continuous decisions about where to carve and how much material to remove. Carving is an absorbing hobby and this video ably captures that sensation. Thank you.

This is the video that first got me interested in spoon carving. I'll always be thankful to Peter Galbert for this one.

I see that making spoons is addictive. Listening to him talking about making spoons was also addictive. Thank you -- I loved this!

This video sums up green wood carving perfectly. I started 3 months ago and am in love with it! There's something so special about going back to our roots and having a connection with the tools we use to make something we use everyday.

How wonderful that there is someone still creating and making something as simple and beautiful as wooden spoons! I totally understand how you can keep saying to yourself, “Just one more cut,” over and over. I am finding myself saying that a lot as I spin wool on my Louet S10 spinning wheel. “Just spin this next little bit up,” is in my head all the time as I spend an afternoon or evening working up more handspun yarn. Yes, its very addictive!

True. Paul Sellers got me hooked on the art. You are very right about how branches begin to talk to you about what types of spoons they can be. Thanks

Your passion for this beautiful art is infectious!

I made my first spoon out of birch the other day, and you're right! I'm hooked now! It was extremely enjoyable and rewarding and now my kitchen has a beautiful new spoon added too it that looks nice and will be used almost every day! I've already started the next one and have several good logs and branches that I was able to collect from my backyard that are just waiting to be turned into a piece of art. Thanks for the video and tips. They will be be super useful and help me quicken the carving process. Great job. Have a good one!

Cheers Peter! I was a child again watching grand Dad work his magic with wood : ) Great Stuff Mate!!! Love Your Work !!

I think I have watched this 6 times. I really like the video and the philosophy. I have not been carving for very long but I don't think I will ever stop.

Thank you! Beginner here and you have me so excited to make a spoon!!

So pleasing and relaxing to watch you work and listen to your philosophy. A year ago I watched a tree surgeon take down an ancient apple tree in the nearby park and when he said he was going to dump the timber to landfill I bought the wood from him. Now I know what I'm going to do with the branches. Thank you for this video, like the guy below I'm going to watch it again and again.

Great video that did a great job of both capturing the subject, but the director and editor did a phenomenal job of capturing Peter’s personality and genuineness. He’s one of the top 3 most influential woodworkers in my life and “Chairmaker’s Notebook” changed how I looked at and work with wood forever. Thank FW for the video and I do hope you’ll revisit Peter more and more.

Thanks for sharing... I have seen many wood spoons in life... but now you teach it as a product from skilled hands...excellent!!!

When you have a skill that brings you peace, nothing else matters. I'm a HUGE fan of simpler living. I cant wait to try my hand at wood carving

I love carved spoons, different woods, different forms, different colours,. Your job is beautiful.

I love when I get odd little videos like this on my recommended. So calming yet puts a spark of desire into me.

What he said is true, one you start carving spoons, they're is no way to stop. And that one last cut during the carving process may go on for hours. I've been carving spoons a little over a year and it is the most soul-sarisfying hobby I've found yet, and produces a functional roll for the kitchen. Thanks for a great video!

This video is the definition of sweetness. Your spoons are great ! It's good to try every type of wood you can. My favorite so far is "box-wood", "buis" in french. The pattern of the veins are amazing, it's extremely soft to the touch, and is very solid. It also is a bit heavy, but I like to feel the wight of the spoon in hand. The downside is that it's a bit hard to carve, though I've never done it on green box-wood.

My second time carving something, I made a spoon out of european beech endgrain firewood using only a bunch of dollar store hobby knifes, a file and some sandpaper. I know, this was a pretty dumb Idea, but besides a few cracks and a few assymetries it turned up pretty good and was great fun. Your video helped me a lot and as soon as posdible I will carve some spoons the proper way. :)

I love carving spoons and really enjoyed your explanation of the "zen" of it. I have tried to explain it to others and get a blank stare in return........next time I will show your video to help others understand. Thank you for your wonderful video and enthusiasm for the art.

Thanks the best and most humble video out there on spoon carving !

Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I finished one spoon the other day, it’s my first spoon carving and it is rewarding 😊❤

Thanks for the video. I love to make spoons. It's a peaceful hobby.

Woah! You put out such a lovely video to watch. Love the passion and calm of Peter. Just starting wood carving and these are great tips. Thanks a lot! :D

Good Lord, started with a log, ended up with a spoon. Excellent commentary, interesting tools and a great end result. There’s much more to this than meets the eye.

This video got me interested in spoon carving, it's really relaxing.

Wow, Love that video, how gifted peter is.

So true what you said at the end. I made my first 2 spoons which I’m so proud of and I cannot stop thinking the next one! So addicted!😀

This is so lovely. I can't think of a more fitting word to say other than lovely. Incredibly beautiful. It must be fantastic just to touch them. You're so fortunate that you have this gift. If I had them I would put them on display in a beautiful way even as a centerpiece. They're absolutely lovely.

I've made a small teaspoon from cedar and a scoop from bamboo so far. I just purchased a kit with a gouge, hook knife, and carving knife so I'll start making larger more ornate spoons soon. Great video by the way!

Brilliant narration over an all inclusive and informative video...a true craftsman!

Wow!! Awesome video. I can't wait to try these techniques. Thank you!

Thanks a lot for the lesson. I have whittled a few spoons but never employed as many appropriate tools as you demonstrated. I have been using cuttings from a fig tree for my wood. You are correct, the spoon sucks you in every time.

Hand carving a spoon is so artistic on it's own! Beautiful video!

Simplicity and beauty is all I see here, good job!

Thanks for the knowledge, I have done about 6 spoons so far, and am totally addicted, thanks for the green wood tip, I started a spoon yesterday out of an old oregan board, very brittle difficult to get a clean line.

Wow !!!! Thanks for sharing this video. Nice art, the spoon is beautiful! I was seeing in Amazon the tools that I need, I would love to make spoons for me. I will continue watching your videos! 😃

I have a burger flipper that great grandpa carved from a clump of firewood.. It has finally split & I need to recreate a new one, It has lasted 50+ years..G/Hk

People always joke and ask me "are you every going to make a fork?" I love making spoons! Favorite thing to do in my shop.

Great job...wish I had the nack..to make your own wood utensils...so much healthier than using metal. I really admire your skill...so effortlessly and precise. People will pickup these skills as we move back to natural living...carpet weaving...basket weaving...pottery, blacksmithing...whip plaiting..glass blowing.etc

Great video, this is something I have only recently been dabbling in.

Хорошая работа. Молодец! Спасибо за видео. Good job. Well done! Thanks for the video.

beautiful. the art and the finished product. I just acquired some wood from nature today. I don't have all of the tools. Just a basic set for beginners. I am shopping for more to complete some beginner projects. Nice vid. Thanks!

I can only nod in yes to you narration of this type of wood work.👌👌

Stumbled on this young man's video super informative thank you for sharing you knowledge!

Beautiful work. I've recently started with scrap branches from my neighbors apple tree, and a few pieces of maple from my wood pile. Ever one is a different experiment in working the wood at hand.

I absolutely loved this video. Thank you.

"Just one more cut..." is like just one more cast when you're flyfishing isn't it? Very nice video, thanks.

I loved the simple method of the video. Great teaching method.

I like this guy, he shows you while he is explaining.

Very cool, I couldn't have put it to words. I like when we go for a weekend camping trip to do one. Especially if I'm camping with someone I don't usually Camp with.

Really cool I can definitely see how this can be a rewarding process! Might have to try this

Very nice! Great video and a work of art.

Just simply, just beautiful... Congrats!

I'm so inspired. God bless you.

This was wonderful to watch. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing. I have been doing small projects, buttons, crosses, and such. Guess it is time to try something a bit more challenging.

this was so calming to watch!

what a beautiful video my friend!! Very inspiring words and calming energy :) I'm trying to carve my first spoon right now! thanks for the tips mate

I want more videos like this from this guy.

Lovely Peter, thanks for sharing, always wanted to try.

I could have watched him carve 20 more. Who needs the “calm” app when you have this.

that was an amazing video. I'm so happy u did this. Thank u so much

Very beautiful video on explaining spoon making, thumbs up! Thanks for sharing

Nice Shaving Horse you got there. To make one is a project i have one my list .

Eu acho tão lindo quem trabalha como Jesus trabalhava. Fico até emocionada. Parabéns! Amei o vídeo! 😊

Thank you for much enjoyments. Seems to be a relaxing and contemplative endeavor 🙂👍

I have seen many constructions with spoons but only you chose the right part of the wood. I know very well the difficulties of processing the branching of a trunk but the density of the wood at this point and the result give masterpieces.

Nice to see a lefty like me to learn from.

Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!

Beautiful. Simply Beautiful.

What a neat idea. There are so many large alders that are cut down where I live. I should give this a try.

Nice video. I don't know why but lately I've been really wanting to make some spons, that is why I am here, to learn the art of the spoon.

You have SUCH a soothing & youthful voice. 😴🥰

Thanks 🙏. Nice video. I made my first spoon yesterday.

Thanks for the nice video and being so generous with your tricks of the trade

I want to try making spoons. The entire process is beautiful

Amazing video, thank you for making this so clear and simple. I can't wait to try it 😊😍❣️❣️❣️.

I will engage in a spoon project. This is also good for my grandchildren.

Thanks for sharing, Peter. Great video and very nice explanation as always. Happy new year!

I like that you explained the entire process

I used to carve and steam-bend elegant back scratchers from pecan. it's a beautiful creamy-tan wood and I bet it would make nice spoons as well.

My man that was so therapeutic and satisfying watching that my carving tools are on order and I can't wait to have a go. Your channel is subscribed to. 👍👍🤘🤘

Loved the video, thanks for sharing!

Love handmade carved spoons!

Beautiful work. I plan on having all wood plates bowls and cup utensils on my bus.

Working w/ green wood is amazing! I always disliked kiln dried cherry because it would chip out so easily, but green cherry has become one of my favorite woods.

Very instructive and so nice spoons!

Really beautiful work and video. Carving spoons is addictive.

I truly enjoy this video, soon I will be starting out in making spoons, thanks for some tips.and new subscriber.

Beautiful, the who process up to the finish product, truly an art piece. So peace so powerful , all I see is God. Thank you for this 😊

This is a good and useful idea. I will use it and teach my grand kids.

Awesome VR, good job on the spoon and spatula 👍😀🤗

That is very cool! I am going to give this a try. Thanks

10k likes. That a ton for a simple spoon video. Great job!