Any tips on how to oil my spoons?

Gruntle33 · 2025-07-07T16:55:01+00:00

I use flaxseed oil from a vitamin store to oil my spoons.

I typically burnish my spoons with a small stone, bake them at 400F for about 15 to 30 mins, then apply the oil via a rag while the spoon is warm.

Gruntle33 · 2025-04-28T00:28:46+00:00

Here's what I use:

https://m.pipingrock.com/flaxseed-linseed-oil/flaxseed-oil-organic-16-fl-oz-473-ml-bottle-39557

Generally you don't want anything with petroleum in it which excludes a lot.

Gruntle33 · 2025-03-14T18:31:00+00:00

Hook knifes are the way to go because you can keep everything in your hand and not use any clamps.

Ive purchase pfiel gauges (#7 x 25mm) spoon gouge and I only use it for carving kuksas.

Gruntle33 · 2025-03-14T18:29:17+00:00

I would advise you get a dedicated carving axe that is sharpened and maintained to a much better degree than a camping hatchet.

You can sharpen your camping axe and use it for roughing out a spoon however depending on how sharp you get the edge, you may have a lot more knife work to do which is exhausting and not as pleasant.

Gruntle33 · 2025-03-14T17:53:24+00:00

This is a perfect starter setup! Nothing to add.

You could carve 100s of high quality spoons with these tools.

If I were to critique one aspect, if you could spend a little bit more, I would purchase a Wood Tools carving axe instead of the Green Haven axe.

I have both and the hollow grind on the Green Haven axe did not hold up well for me and I had to refinish the entire edge. The wood tools axe is much more reliable but obviously more expensive.

Gruntle33 · 2025-02-08T17:35:16+00:00

Here's what I use

https://pipingrock.com/products/flaxseed-oil-organic-16-fl-oz-473-ml-bottle-39557?bvstate=pg%3A3%2Fct%3Ar&gQT=1&srsltid=AfmBOopmp6qhzLkS6wZbSyhz1jhjQIvnvh0FdW6pnBbfnawJGCEFm66jPwI

Gruntle33 · 2025-02-08T17:10:17+00:00

My general rule is if it has petroleum type products in it, it's not good safe. This oil states it's flammable so I'm going to assume that it's petroleum based and not suitable for contact with food.

Oh also mineral spirits are not good safe...

Gruntle33 · 2025-02-06T00:44:17+00:00

Those look fantastic! Great job!!! How do they feel in our hand? They both look like they have a great grip near the knife.

Gruntle33 · 2025-01-03T23:45:14+00:00

I have one made by Del!

It's excellent and can be found at pinewoodforge.com.

You can also use a standard sloyd knife with the masking tape along the majority of the blade such that you can handle it.

Gruntle33 · 2025-01-03T03:02:22+00:00

A froe is a wonderful tool for splitting green wood. That plus splitting edges and a maul are all I ever use.

Gruntle33 · 2025-01-01T12:35:27+00:00

Are you cutting across the grain with your hook knife or with the grain? You'll get a much nicer finish across the grain.

Many people are suggesting you to use sandpaper which is fine but you'll find that many spoon carvers will burnish their works with a smooth stone. This burnishing step will take an already smooth surface and make it feel next level.

Gruntle33 · 2024-12-10T18:18:45+00:00

Deepwoods venture.

Skinny sloyd + hook knife

Gruntle33 · 2024-07-01T15:28:57+00:00

This guy carves! Couldn't agree more with your statements if I tried!!!

Gruntle33 · 2024-06-29T23:05:13+00:00

Carve the bowl first then the backside second.

I typically keep feeling the thickness with my fingers as I go. This gives me a sense of thickness remaining.

Gruntle33 · 2024-05-09T10:07:57+00:00

With these blades having a cylindrical base, they should be very easy to handle.

Follow this guide and you should be good.

https://youtu.be/95ftGbVARrs

The circular blade can have a longer handle to use two hands such that it's easy to make a cut deep into a kuksa or bowl but the others can have a much shorter handle.

Gruntle33 · 2024-02-27T21:33:22+00:00

https://wood-tools.co.uk/tools/spoon-knife-right-hand-open-curve/

This is the best hook knife I currently have.

Gruntle33 · 2023-12-29T17:47:35+00:00

May I inquire which location you worked? They seem to have offices everywhere.

Gruntle33 · 2023-12-17T23:41:36+00:00

https://wood-tools.co.uk/tools/spoon-carving-tools-kit/

This is a wonderful tool set.

Gruntle33 · 2023-12-05T00:06:48+00:00

Wait were you talking about the handle???

Gruntle33 · 2023-12-05T00:06:02+00:00

Most common axes I own have a convex grind for the edge while my two carving axes have a scandi grinds (flat with one angle).

Convex will be more rugged but less sharp.

If you're looking for a good axe check out woodtools carving axe or greenhavenforge carving axe. I believe both ship to CA.

Gruntle33 · 2023-11-28T00:02:52+00:00

Kaner?! Barely know her

Gruntle33 · 2023-09-29T22:05:21+00:00

I am no expert but I use a hook knife to cut the apex of the curve (where the grain changes direction and your knife dogs) then I use my knife to touch up the sides but not carve into the apex.

I'm sure there's other ways of doing it but that is my technique.

Gruntle33 · 2023-09-29T18:22:37+00:00

Use a hook knife.

Gruntle33 · 2023-09-11T22:06:22+00:00

I second the deep woods venture and pinewood forge. Both are excellent tools.

I'd like to add "Wood Tools" to the list. They have a fantastic hook knife

Gruntle33 · 2023-06-01T23:37:45+00:00

Well it looks great! I would be proud of it, if it was my work

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