How to Make a Spoon Mule with Fred Esker
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Күн бұрынWe join Fred Esker at his woodshop to capture and enjoy building a Spoon Mule.
See also Fred's video on How to Carve Wooden Spoons on a Spoon Mule: • How To Carve Wooden Sp...
Be sure to use proper safety equipment and follow best shop safety practices.
While filming we follow all local health and safety recommendations - including masks when social distancing isn’t possible.
Video Production Date: July 30, 2021.
0:00 How to Make a Spoon Mule with Fred Esker
0:57 Hardware
1:07 The Mule Bench
3:07 The Mule Back Leg
6:39 The Mule Front Legs
18:42 The Mule Seat
20:43 The Mule Head
26:09 The Mule Clamp Axle Wire & Mule Head Assembly
28:31 The Mule Clamp Sticks
32:55 The Mule Clamp Spacers
33:22 The Mule Head Wedge
34:19 Rounding Edges, Faces & Rasping Pockets
35:34 Conclusion
35:42 End
Spoon Mule Cut List
Qty
3: 2in X 6in X 8ft Lumber (Benches & Legs)
1: 2in X 10in X 4ft or 8ft Lumber for Mule Head Top & Seat: 11in X 16in X 1-1/2in Thick & Rounded.
1: 2in X 6in X 5-1/2in Seat Stem
2: 1in X 1-1/4in X 8 ft , 4ft or 6ft Length - Poplar Lumber for Legs
1: Coat Hanger Wire, or #9 Galvanized Gauge Wire
2: Clamp Sticks: 1-1/4in W X 3/4in Thick X Self-determined length based on Mule Head Height from user height.
2: Clamp Spacers: 1-1/4in X 2-1/2in X 5/16in, 1/4in or 3/8in Thick
1: Poplar Wedge: 3/4in Stock: 7in L X 1/2in Lower End X 1-1/4 Higher End
2: Galvanized Carriage Bolts 3/8in-16 X 5in LG.
2: Galvanized Carriage Bolts 3/8in-16 X 8in LG.
4: Galvanized Washers 3/8in
4: Galvanized Nuts 3/8in-16
1: Box of 3in LG Phillips Head Dry Wall/Deck Screws
1: 3/8in Diameter long bit: www.woodcraft.com/products/fi...
1: 1in Diameter forstner bit: www.woodcraft.com/products/wa...
1: 1/4in Diameter brad point bit: www.woodcraft.com/products/1-...
Tools Used in this video:
WoodRiver Bevel Gauge: www.woodcraft.com/products/wo...
Flat Square: www.woodcraft.com/products/bo...
WoodRiver Shoulder Plane:www.woodcraft.com/products/wo...
Ripping Saw: www.woodcraft.com/products/ly...
Band Saw: www.woodcraft.com/categories/...
Drill Press: www.woodcraft.com/categories/...
Ryoba Saw: www.woodcraft.com/products/ha...
Flush Cut Saw: www.woodcraft.com/products/ja...
Coping Saw: www.woodcraft.com/products/gr...
Butt Chisel: www.woodcraft.com/products/pf...
F-Clamp: www.woodcraft.com/products/be...
Handscrew Clamp: www.woodcraft.com/products/pi...
Cordless Drill: www.woodcraft.com/categories/...
Files & Rasps: www.woodcraft.com/categories/...
Wood Mallet: www.woodcraft.com/products/cr...
Beam Compass: www.woodcraft.com/products/ro... for 11in seat curves.
@kreech68 8 ай бұрын
A fantastic instructor - thank you for the great video!
@blessed1sj 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the most informative AND understandable video I've watched, and I have watched 1000s. Thanks
@peterdufek2928 Жыл бұрын
As many have already said, Great video and so easy to follow. Probably the best DIY video I've ever watched. Thank you Fred. Went to the lumber store today and already building one for my wife who loves to carve spoons. I've never felt good about her trying to hand hold the piece while carving even with the "special gloves".
@binder098 2 жыл бұрын
Well done, great straight forward presentation, nice to see the new with the used for comparison.
@NorbertBotca 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very detailed instructions!
@derekw40 Жыл бұрын
Fred Esker, I really like this video. Im gonna look you up to see there are any other videos. I like these videos because it feels really genuine. You make mistakes and show how you correct them and changing your mind on how you want things placed. Its like being in the shop helping.
@chrisstearns10 2 жыл бұрын
I made a spoon muel and shave horse attachment for a low saw horses, and a smaller shavehorse attachment for my kids, they work great thanks for the information 👍 😊
@Bootes1 2 жыл бұрын
Great Mule and 'Tube' Fred. Got to get down the lumber yard tomorrow and I will be making myself one too. Thank you so much. Best wishes for the year ahead, from the UK.
@RaymondWKing-dn8wf Жыл бұрын
Hi Fred, Thanks for this detailed build, Video, on Building your Spoon Mule, Its very Helpful. I like carving Spoons and other things. Shaving Horses and Mules are very versatile Tools and a plus that I like is they don't use electricity. I lost part of my Hering at Fort Carson Colorado Shooting Heavy artillery back in 1974 so I avoid Power tools when I can or use Herring Protection when I have to.
@savvas9514 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video Great job Thank you!
@user-xp4ct9sc8y 3 ай бұрын
Отличное видео. Позновательно. Привет из России. 👍👍👍🇷🇺
@Uncle_factors 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for up and coming project
@trentnichols5075 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Full of Great info!
@TRINITY-ks6nw 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@luchovera2464 Жыл бұрын
Mil gracias!! Love from Perú
@charlesevans1787 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gustavuschoir2547 Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t see/find how to cut the correct angles for the bottom of the front legs. Everything else was crystal clear and the mule works great but it unstable. Any help is appreciated! Fred is a great coach in this video! Thanks!
@jenkins1979 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a set of patterns or diagrams on what you built? Also I can't seem to copy your materials and hardware list from here.
@aonjmj 2 жыл бұрын
So *that's* what a bevel gauge is for!
@flitdek Жыл бұрын
Ok! Edit is not working. I found the seat dimensions. You only say it The seat is made from 2" x 10". So the seat is 2" x 10' x 16" . I already have my two 4 foot 2x6's cut, got to get the bolts. thank you
@jononstot8758 2 ай бұрын
Is bandsaw table flat or at the same angle?
@MeltingBecky Жыл бұрын
I see in the materials list you have the 3 2x6 boards for bench and legs. Is the entry for poplar lumber for let’s a typo? In the video it seems like the legs are entirely made from the 2x6 boards. Did I miss it? Thanks!
@WoodcraftSupply Жыл бұрын
Hi Becky, unfortunately the person that made this video is no longer working here. He does appear to be using dimensional SPF Lumber for all of it so I'm unsure where the Poplar comes into play.
@fngrusty42 2 жыл бұрын
Great job. But the narrow side of a framing square is 1 1/2 inch the wider side is 2 inches. Easy mistake. Still wonderful job I would have made a lot more mistakes
@flitdek Жыл бұрын
Ok. so the seat is 2"x 12" x 16" ? and not 2" x 6" x 16" Is that right?
@davemartin1534 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you have a reason for 2 legs in front I just want to know your reason. I'm not questioning right or wrong just wondering. Most videos I've watched the 2 legs are placed in the back where you set. Please enlighten me please.
@fredesker555 Жыл бұрын
Very late reply. Sorry about that. Blame it on being a novice on social media. I put the two legs in front because that is where the work is being done, where the forces are. usually you'll lean forward slightly when carving out the bowl of a spoon and even for using a spokeshave or drawknife. Hope that helps.
@MARCOSARMESQUITA 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍🏅🏅🏅🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@brokenrulerlabs Жыл бұрын
2:29 personal favor request sir: can you try not to do the scary sound effects while using a saw please. Some of us have lost limbs to saws. While you and others may enjoy the scary stuff, games with safety are not really funny. Besides the PTSD to some, it suggests a certain casual attitude towards safety with sharp objects. I am sure you mean well. I love your videos, just think about it for the future. You can also tell my 9 finger self to go make my own videos. Be well.
@johnwoods6296 10 ай бұрын
Xhowcan I have email add for Fred please