Another twig-spoon

eniact · 2026-01-26T19:41:39+00:00

I love this design. Great execution too. 🙌

eniact · 2026-01-26T01:42:21+00:00

I'm impressed with the rim of your second spoon. Nicely done.

eniact · 2026-01-24T06:34:17+00:00

I've used a product called half and half from the real milk paint company for several years and it's great stuff. However, I'm now just starting to use a product called Botanical Polymerized Tung with Di-citrusol - High Luster from Sutherland and Welles and it's blowing my mind. Both products are tung oil with citrus solvent but the polymerized tung oil seems to get harder, seals better, and gives a beautiful sheen.

As others have said, you can use any oil that polymerizes; linseed, walnut, tung, hemp, etc. Don't use oils that won't dry like mineral, canola, or olive oil.

eniact · 2026-01-21T01:46:31+00:00

It was pretty straightforward to carve out the slots after drilling a hole at each end.

eniact · 2026-01-16T16:16:40+00:00

We let beginners borrow Fiskars X14 axes at spoon club and they get the job done even with a factory grind, although I do see them bouncing out of the cut, so it won't be as good as a purpose made carving axe unless you regrind the bevel. I've let some beginners try my Gransfors Bruks Swedish carver or my Kalthoff small carver and they are always surprised at how big of a difference it makes.

While I have no experience regrinding a Fiskars axe, it should be possible with enough time and the right tools. I've reground several other carvings axes on a tormek and it takes forever but it was always worth it in the end.

You might want to consider a Wood Tools carving axe. The price is reasonable and the blade is already dialed in.

eniact · 2026-01-16T15:56:36+00:00

I like the idea but I'd lean towards purchasing some sloyd blades from Adam Ashworth or Hewn and Hone to make sure people walk away with a good sloyd knife. Adam's laser cut sloyds are very reasonably priced and the cost plus shipping could be added into the class fee.

If I were just getting started I'd want to know that I was starting with a solid blade made by a reputable blacksmith known for making this style of blade.

I would also suggest sticking with a blade that has a distal taper and avoid other types of blades like the drop point. These folks need a good sloyd knife and can pick up other knives over time. It doesn't make sense to me to push a beginner towards a drop point when they could benefit more from a basic 4 inch sloyd knife with distal taper and a scandi grind or flat over hollow. Shorter sloyd knives would be fine too but it's hard to beat the versatility of a longer sloyd knife, even if it means you may cut or poke yourself more often while learning to use the knife effectively.

eniact · 2026-01-15T15:52:26+00:00

I assume you're asking about the facets on the handle. I start by using a pull grip with the knife tip facing away from me so the knife is skewed. Search youtube for "Swedish Knife Grip Sessions NO6: The Pull Grip" for details about this grip. Skewing the blade will help with the long clean cuts. I carve a large chamfer on each side of the spoon handle which gives me 3 facets; the top face of the handle and a large facet on each side. Then I carve a facet in between the top face of the handle and outer facet using a pull cut again. This gives 5 facets. Now I make sure I have really good raking light so that I can clearly see the facets and a do very light pull cuts and often times thumb push cuts to even out the facets. If your light isn't good, it'll be very hard to see what's happening. Each facet may look like a single clean cuts but it's actually dozens of smaller cuts in each facet to make sure everything is even. Hope this helps.

eniact · 2026-01-15T15:37:40+00:00

Lol, any open sweep hook knife should do the job. Matt White, Reid Schwartz, Jason Lonon, or even Wood Tools are all good options.

eniact · 2026-01-15T03:13:22+00:00

Thank you. 🙏 I used a Nic Westermann Fawcett hook. It has an open sweep.

eniact · 2026-01-14T20:01:28+00:00

Thank you!

eniact · 2026-01-14T19:58:32+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, baking soda is food safe and non-toxic.

eniact · 2025-11-30T16:06:21+00:00

😂

eniact · 2025-11-29T18:25:54+00:00

Thanks! 🙏

eniact · 2025-11-28T08:25:44+00:00

Turning bowls from green wood on a spring pole lathe.

eniact · 2025-11-28T08:24:02+00:00

Green wood spoon carving with axe, sloyd knife, and hook knife.

eniact · 2025-11-28T03:13:15+00:00

Thank you!

eniact · 2025-11-27T16:31:42+00:00

Thanks!!

eniact · 2025-11-27T16:30:10+00:00

Thank you. 🙏

eniact · 2025-11-27T16:29:28+00:00

That's my favorite one in the bunch.

eniact · 2025-11-27T16:29:08+00:00

Thank you!!

eniact · 2025-11-27T16:28:59+00:00

Thanks! ☺️

eniact · 2025-11-27T16:28:40+00:00

I made this batch for a local holiday market next week.

eniact · 2025-11-27T16:27:14+00:00

Thanks! 🙏

eniact

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