Hurricane spoons

[BeaverDon]

I picked up a lot of good carving wood after Hurricane Irene. Here are the first few spoons I finished.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Good looking spoons Don, and great that you found all that wood. I was in Smithtown visiting family during Irene, I am glad it was not as bad as they had thought it was going to be!

Dave

[Nomad]

Very very nice looking spoons!

Never carved gingko. Sounds like good carving wood. Do you know if the wood is non-toxic?

[Mottles]

Great looking spoons you really know how to carve them.
Kathy

[BeaverDon]

Originally Posted by Nomad

Very very nice looking spoons!

Never carved gingko. Sounds like good carving wood. Do you know if the wood is non-toxic?

Yes , as far as I tell it's safe. I have learned it is commonly used for bowls and cutting boards.

[BeaverDon]

in case anyone's interested, this might be handy as a reference for safety of woods that might come in contact with foods. Keep in mind. this is for birds.

[idigjars]

Nice spoons Don. Thanks for the reference to wood safety. Best regards. Paul

[BrandantR]

Nice work Don. Those are some beautiful spoons.

[Bob K.]

Great looking spoons Don! I'm just now experimenting with carvings spoons. My biggest problem is getting them smooth. I know you need to sand the hell out of them but can you give me any tips for getting this done?

[BeaverDon]

I work in stages. First, rough out on band saw. Next, rough shape with knives and gouges. Next, round with a pattern-makers's file. Then sand with 80, 100, 150, 220 and 320. Last I go over with a brown paper from a bag. Then apply a finish. I like Tried & True. Finish up with a coat of bees wax.