Spoon from Goat Willow

[Halfdevil333]

Hi folks i have just made my first spoon from Goat Wilow. Can anybody tell me whether i can eat with it or not?

Also how do i post pictures on here?

Hope someone can help

Cheers
Halfdevil333....................

 

[British Red]

Theres instructions on posting an image here

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=13734

I think pussy willow should be okay for eating - I'm sure someone will say if not

Red

 

[Halfdevil333]

Thanks BR :You_Rock_

Got the picture on many thanks

Halfdevil333....................

 

[Toddy]

Goat willow ought to be fine so long as you've removed the bark, it's a source of natural aspirin.....and compared to other willows it's quite sweet tasting. I suppose that's why the *goat*, I reckon they'd prefer to eat it to the others which are quite bitter.
Cheers,
Toddy

 

[Halfdevil333]

Goat willow ought to be fine so long as you've removed the bark, it's a source of natural aspirin.....and compared to other willows it's quite sweet tasting. I suppose that's why the *goat*, I reckon they'd prefer to eat it to the others which are quite bitter.
Cheers,
Toddy

Thanks for that Toddy any chance you would know what oil i can use on it?

Halfdevil333.............

 

[Toddy]

I know a lot of folks like olive, but I can always taste it and it gets a bit *heavy*, I prefer almond, but it's a personal thing. Basically any edible oil that doesn't go rancid quickly ought to do. Hazel goes off, sunflower is good.
I'm sure there'll be a lot of experienced spoon carvers out there with excellent suggestions for you though.

Cheers,
Toddy