This idea came from a good carving friend in England Jon Mac he's a hell of a talented wood carver and all around nice guy. Thought some here would find this of interest
http://www.spooncarvingfirststeps.com/2010/09/spooncarving-without-hook-knife.html?m=1
http://www.spooncarvingfirststeps.com/2010/09/spooncarving-without-hook-knife.html?m=1