Nik Nak Paduak, made myself a spoon...

[Harvestman]

Inspired by a much better example (see here) I attempted to make myself a simple smooth eating spoon.

I found myself with a bit of paduak wood, perhaps a bit thin for the purpose, but I liked the colour.

After much effort, and a great deal of sanding, this is the result.

Not as good as Dean's racing spoon, but I like it enough to share. The spoon is 13.5cm, or 5.5 inches long, depending on your choice of ruler. Either way, it is nice and compact,

 

[Macaroon]

That's a very fine spoon, and the right shape not to break in a tight pack, as so many of mine have!............lovely colour, too.................atb mac

 

[Shewie]

Striking colour, is that au naturel?

 

[Niels]

Nice, I like it

 

[crosslandkelly]

Good spoon.

 

[Harvestman]

Striking colour, is that au naturel?

Aside from a coat of walnut oil, yes.

The picture makes it look flatter than it is. I went for a similar shape to Dean's spoon, only mine is narrower.

 

[dave53]

hi mike i agree it looks like a butter spreader at that angle nice work though regards dave

 

[Biker]

Aside from a coat of walnut oil, yes.

The picture makes it look flatter than it is. I went for a similar shape to Dean's spoon, only mine is narrower.

My best mate Paul makes a lot of things out of Padauk and ran some colour experiments on it. Natural light will eventually darken it to a deep brown, so if you want that colour to last, keep it in the dark and only dig it out when you want to show people ... as it soooo deserves. Nice carving mate. Well done.

 

[Two Socks]

Had to google paduak. Beautiful colour! And besides that: you made me rethink about what a spoon really is. I should experiment with shapes more. thanks.

 

[HillBill]

Isn't padauk toxic? I know that you need good dust protection when working it. It's probably toxic in the way yew is though. Should be fine for utensils.

 

[Harvestman]

Isn't padauk toxic? I know that you need good dust protection when working it. It's probably toxic in the way yew is though. Should be fine for utensils.

Now he tells me...





(it's ok, I knew)

 

[Biker]

Now he tells me...





(it's ok, I knew)

Cough cough, Arrrrrgh. (thud)

I didn't.

Best I not eat anymore of the stuff then eh?



Actually the dust is an irritant so filter masks ought to be worn when machine sanding. I don't know about using it as a spoon and putting it in your mouth. Google could soon tell you.

 

[Harvestman]

Mine has been sealed in hot oil, so I don't think I'll worry too much.

 

[HillBill]

Nothing to worry about really, Its mainly the dust thats toxic

its nice work and a lovely colour. I have a block of it here for knife handles, not used any yet though.

Wood toxicity chart here
http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/Tip...oods_files/TP124_Images/TOXIC WOODS CHART.pdf

 

[Elen Sentier]

Lovely colour and very ueful shape ... you must be feeling better ???

 

[Harvestman]

Lovely colour and very ueful shape ... you must be feeling better ???

In a word, no. That's why I'm at this computer and not the one in work.

 

[Elen Sentier]

In a word, no. That's why I'm at this computer and not the one in work.

Well, I'm sorry you're still rough but the time is being very well spent :borgsmile

 

[mrcharly]

Is a racing spoon one used for eating contests?

 

[Harvestman]

That is a good question, and one to which I do not know the answer.

I'd never seen the term before Dean used it in his thread.

 

[HillBill]

Racing spoon is a term used in military circles for ages. A spoon each person has to eat with. Normally quickly as food has to be taken on the go much of the time.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_racing_spoon