Stirrers & spreaders, box, and Interior floor & trim projects

Nice work! I am lucky to have lumber cut from our own trees also. I like the utensils also.

-- Joanne, New York, www.creationhollow.com

Very nice utensils! Would you mind sharing how you made them?

-- Dean

Thanks Dean. I first made a pattern on paper that I liked, then traced it on 1/8” plywood to use as a permanent template. The great part is that I am using up the loads and loads of scrapwood that I have as the result of my flooring, casing, and trim project shown above. I lay the template on the appropriate wood scrap, trace it, then cut it out on the bandsaw. Then I get real cozy with the belt and disc sander and take the items to about 98% finished. I then do some hand sanding, finishing at 400 grit. Add 2-3 nice coats of mineral oil (find it at Walgreens for $3), add a wood burning between 2nd and 3rd coat, and they are done.
The big spoons are made from 1/2” thick cherry and walnut, and the small stirrers are from 3/8” stock. The smallest spreaders are 1/8” stock. Women REALLY love their wooden kitchen spoons!!!! Good luck!

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Jeff very nice wooden spoons and spreaders. I liked the simple construction of the box. I appreciate your finding time for doing these useful articles from scrap. The wood burning is also appealing.
Sharad

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