Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Now I need a fork
Mike Schwing from Md.
>Another spoon. Not turned. Carved with rotary bits. Maple burl. Having a hard time designing a fork with as much style to match the spoons. I'll get it eventually! Comments welcomed, even though its not turned, I hope it'll give some of you thoughts about starting to carve. It really goes along well with turning and adds to the skillset and satisfaction.
Re: Now I need a fork
ken chase
>Very beautiful creation. Most impressive. I've been thinking about carving and I have a set I bought a long time ago and I don't think it's very good. What carving tools do you like?
Thanks
Re: Now I need a fork
Ed Kelle
>Wow, yet more great works Mike! I plan on trying a spoon very soon. Are you using green wood or dried?
I agree that a fork is difficult to design. I guess that a "spork" probably be more durable that a real fork with longer tangs, but that sure does not have much of a classical look does it?
Nice job on the bowl, good old cherry, I have a ton of it here.
Mailed a box to you today, should be there Tues or Wed. Have a great weekend
Re: Now I need a fork
Ken DeMarco
>Mike,
Very nice!! and thanks for continuing to post your work on this board, turned or not. can't wait to see what you come up with for the fork.
Ken DeMarco
Sylvania, ( soon to be Findlay), OH
Re: Now I need a fork
Michael Stafford
>Love your spoons. I don't need a fork if I have a lovely spoon....
Re: Now I need a fork
Dennis Taylor
>very nice, I was at a craft show about 3 weeks ago and seen some carved spoons there, but nothing to match yours, those looked mass produced, I am sure they were not, only because I seen the guy carve them and sell them, but your's has a style..I would be interested in knowing the kind/type of tools you need to carve a spoon..Dennis
Re: Now I need a fork
Jennifer@Indy.USA
>Hi Mike, Very cool! I love it. Nice piece of lumba for your lovely spoon. I just got my new Wecheer power carver kit and can't wait to put it to use. With the reciprocating handpiece I have no excuse not to do some fun carving projects. I've only played with it a little bit and I think it's going work out great. It seems to have plenty of power. Arr-arr...or what ever Tim the tool guy would say :)
I saw some really cool carved spoons and forks at an Art Fair last weekend. Must be a market for them.
A huge party salad bowl and set of tossers would be a fantastic feature item for a sale!
Jen
Re: Now I need a fork
John Lucas
>Mike
Very nice. Looks like your having fun. Have you ever seen the spoons by Norm Sartorius (I probably spelled that wrong). They are incredible works of art.
Re: Now I need a fork *LINK*
John Lucas
>Well Whatyaknow I did spell it right and he has a web site.
http://www.normsartorius.com/
Re: Now I need a fork
Ed Kelle
>WOW that stuff is incredible! Thanks for posting it
Thanks Ken/Dennis
Mike Schwing from Md.
>Much appreciate the nice words. I use a Foredom SR (the low powered unit (1/8hp - but soon to upgrade probably to the 1/4hp) and here's how I go about making the spoon.
I start with a blank with square sides and draw out the shape I want on 2 adjacent sides - a top down profile and a side profile. I then take it to the bandsaw and cut out one of those profiles. Then I doublestick tape the offcuts back on and cut out the other profile. This gives me a roughly shaped blank. From there I refine it using the Kutzall ball shaped bits in the large Foredom handle, and then move down into other bits, stump cutters, diamond/ruby bits, etc.. to perfect the shape. The spoon is hollowed out using the ball shaped Kutzall bits, too.
It is really rewarding work to see your shape emerge. Anyone can do this, but it does help to have good tools.
Re: Now I need a fork
Jerry Whitaker
>Mike,
Send me that spoon and I will turn it into a fork for you.
here's your fork!
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