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Drew Langsner's countryworkshops website is well worth checking out- there's a really comprehensive bowl carving tutorial as well as a forum and other interesting bits and pieces. I saw an early draft of Robin's spoon carving book and reckon it will fill the gap left by the Sundqvist book going...

I would echo exactly what Mr Dazzler said re- the Sundqvist book.Before splashing out on the Llungberg book bare in mind it is not much of a "how to" book , but more of a collection of sketches and photos to use as templates for inspiration. Cheers John

As above, use Ash. Cheers John

what's your location?

Any fruit wood. I've just made a nice one out of Field Maple. Thorns will last forever but are very hard work to carve, especially Haw. Why are you waiting for your Birch to be completely dry? It will dry a whole lot quicker if you start to hollow it out and will be a lot easier to carve...

Any of those timbers are fine, just avoid Yew.Sycamore and Beech are regarded as the best timbers for food utensil use as they are tasteless and thus impart no taste on the food.

Nice to see you're back Jan and the knife got to you.For information the handle is Hawthorn and the bolster brass reclaimed from an old tenon saw. Because of time constraints the blade is a Karesuando (I think?) shop bought. I wish they didn't come with the secondary bevel, as they're an...

Looks a bit concerning actually mate, as I was the one that sent a knife off to the address that Jan supplied.He hasn't posted at all for ages, and I've heard nowt so I wonder if he's had a problem. Hopefully not, but if so let's hope it's nothing serious. Cheers John.

I'd certainly be interested to see everyone's efforts, I thought that was the whole point.ie learn from one anothers experience of making.That said it's a few weeks since I posted off to Penvisser and haven't heard anything; hope it hasn't been intercepted by some sorting office tealeaf. cheers...

Well it looks like I'm the first lucky recipient of a new edge courtesy of Craeg (hope mine's got to Holland, I sent it last Tuesday) I'll let Craeg himself describe it's construction though he did send me a detailed legend with the knife. I've got to say it's obvious he's put a lot of care...

Ok mate, look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour.There may be a delay in me posting on here as I'm in the hospital on monday for an operation. Cheers John

Ok Jan (Penvisser) and I are sorted and details sent to Craeg ;so things well afoot.Look forward to seeing the results and hope I'm not embarassed. Regards again to all taking part. John

Ok, Cheers nathan. Jan I'll get my effort off as soon as you PM me your details.I hope: A)you have big hands B)I can get it through customs! All the best to all involved, John

If it helps organiser to tot up numbers, I've made one. Cheers John

I like it too, it's got loads of character.Well done Cheers John