Spoon Carving Course March 2012

[addo]

Just back from teaching a course I've been putting together for a while now. I wanted to teach beginners to use Axe, knife, and saw to make Spoons. The main focus was safe use of the tools and a spoon was a bonus so we went though various stages of techniques to remove wood by practising on other items during the morning, followed by a full spoon during the afternoon.

Full write up here

http://woodsmancrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/spoon-carving-course-march-2012.html

Tired and happy, so time to relax for while.

 

[Bodge]

Brilliant Addo, I hope that floor isn't carpet or you'll have the cleaner after your guts for garters.

 

[barking badger]

Nice job addo looks like they all had good day

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[redandshane]

That is pretty good going for a few hours tuition. you did well mate and so did they

 

[addo]

Thanks guys, The lino worked a treat, I have to keep the staff happy as I work with them in the week.

 

[sasquatch]

Nice one Paul, safe use of tools and something to take home and cherish at the end, I'll bet they really enjoyed that and will find it handy in future!

 

[Vickyjs]

Just looking at your photo - are your chopping blocks 12'' or 18''? what do you think is best for using sitting down? (I know it depends on the size of the wood / chair / person etc) We've got a long log to cut up to make a few for general group use but can't agree on a size!!
Thanks

 

[Hugo]

Nice one addo mate, cheers for posting.

 

[addo]

Just looking at your photo - are your chopping blocks 12'' or 18''? what do you think is best for using sitting down? (I know it depends on the size of the wood / chair / person etc) We've got a long log to cut up to make a few for general group use but can't agree on a size!!
Thanks

My blocks are around 10" dia and 12-14" high and work great with normal plastic seating as seen on the pictures. The slight difference in height works for the size difference of the folks.

 

[Fluxus]

Hi Vicky, what a surprise to find you on a thread about spoons! Cheers Richard

 

[Vickyjs]

Hi Richard 'Fluxus' (unusual name - what's that all about then - wasn't it an art movement?!) Haven't done any carving for AGES as been too busy writing those ***** FS assignments. We sent them of last week (the report one was horrendous - I'm sure I didn't have to do that much background reading when I did my PGCE!!) but still have overnight to do. I just happen to have a telegraph pole (hubby works for BT) that I thought would make nice chopping blocks but just couldn't decide what size. We've got FS work lined up already!
Good to hear from you.
Vicky