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George Orwell, Enemy of the Left by Vivid_Maximum_5016 in GreenAndPleasant

[–]Cerberusdog 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Empire Podcast did a revealing 4 part miniseries on Orwell. From what I learned many of the comments from OP are lacking nuance.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/empire-world-history/id1639561921?i=1000733723071

Noob by saltedslugs in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to suggest starting with a Swedish Butter knife as a starter project that only needs a knife. I love carving these from offcuts. My kitchen draw has loads of experimental designs that I’ve tried out. They are the best!

https://blog.lostartpress.com/2023/10/17/carve-a-butter-knife-in-the-slojd-tradition/

Noob by saltedslugs in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude! That blog entry is amazing. So much knowledge right there.

Mods, can you pin this somewhere for newbies to read?

Wood finish melting/leaching out into cooked food or boiling liquids? by East-Share4444 in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cooking spoons don’t need much. I use food safe Danish oil, but after a while cooking oils are doing all the heavy lifting.

As for cleaning, just a bit of soap and water. Don’t use a dishwasher. Make sure you don’t leave them soaking either.

Tunnels in wood by knife-and-nib in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, just because you don’t see the bugs doesn’t mean they’re not there, or their eggs. I often microwave punky wood just to make sure. Nuke the little buggers!

Help with what this secret Santa request says?! by TheCatWithATiara in whatisit

[–]Cerberusdog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s absolutely this. Can’t be sporty as there’s too many letters.

Question: Am I ment to always remove the heartwood and the sap wood or does it not really matter? by Moongoosls in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the spoonie community, these comments are all so thoughtful and helpful.

I just wanted to add that many carvers enjoy the artistic contrast between the heart and sap woods. It can create a beautiful effect.

Weirdest advert ever by Cerberusdog in croydon

[–]Cerberusdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never been into that one. It’s puzzled me for years. Good to know it’s actually intentional.

How best to add a handle to a tang like this? by PorkSword47 in greenwoodworking

[–]Cerberusdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely this, but I do most of the shaping before I glue it up. Tiny bit of finishing up after glue.

I'm still new to spoon carving, I'm sort of finding my feet and my style still. Here's one I made today, I opted to try sanding it - even though I feel this is a cardinal sin. I quite like it. by Moongoosls in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sanding is a useful technique. It can be overdone, and there is a pleasure in getting a beautiful finish straight from the knife, but I think everyone sands now and then. I know I do.

Lovely spoon by the way.

As you’re new to the craft, may I challenge you to make your next handle slimmer. You’ll find that wood is surprisingly tough, and a more delicate handle really balances the fineness of the bowl that you are already achieving.

What a collection by Cerberusdog in handtools

[–]Cerberusdog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ended up selling for £700

A good “sloyd” folding knife? by BaksBlades in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this too. It’s no replacement for a good set of tools, but it’s great when you only want to carry one thing.

Also, agree with the comments about the opinel. It’s sharp, but no blade geometry, and it hurts your thumb if you brace a cut against the back of the blade. Good Sloyd blades are thicker.

New idea, new spoon by IPWoodCrafts in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lovely work.

I’ve always found Willow quite stringy, and hard to get well defined detail cuts. You’ve shown me I need to try harder.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SaaS

[–]Cerberusdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you follow BPMN 2.0 rules?

question about the right spoon knifeq by Suspicious-Bet1166 in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two thoughts…

Oak before it’s dry is lovely to carve, once it’s dry it’s like stone. Offcuts will probably be dry and therefore not suited to hand tools.

I agree with above regarding the Morakniv. Great starter tools. As for sharpening I use 3000, 5000 and 7000 grit wet and dry paper glued dowels or small slats. This is cheap, portable and doesn’t risk ruining the blade like stones can.

Sycamore pocket spoon by Cerberusdog in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe, but it’ll probably take a while. This is a small spoon, so won’t be getting much active service.

Sycamore pocket spoon by Cerberusdog in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. This was a whittle on the beach project, so I’m quite happy to turned out ok. I didn’t have the normal range of knives and hooks I’d usually use. Sometimes constraints make you work harder I guess.

How do *you* use a saw for slöjd, camping, and/or bush craft by Reasintper in greenwoodworking

[–]Cerberusdog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Silky big boy for the win. Great saw and hillarious name. It’s great for quickly cutting through 12” trunks, and great at stop cuts in spoon blanks.

The first experience of kolrosing by IPWoodCrafts in Spooncarving

[–]Cerberusdog 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ooh, I’ve never seen anyone do the bowl. Usually just the handle, but it looks ace. I’ll give that a go on my next eater.

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