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Twisted beech

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Not one of my favorite experiments, but it is kind of neat. Made from beech, waxed and left alone. Has too much of a “crafts show” appeal for me (not that there’s anything wrong with that, it just isn’t my typical style). Comments welcomed.

-- Just another woodworker


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Scott Bryan

9721 posts in 349 days


posted 270 days ago

This certainly is a unique piece. You might consider doing a blog on your construction processes.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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MsDebbieP

12244 posts in 687 days


posted 269 days ago

what is the top photo?

The best part of this spoon, for me, is how the ends of the handle meet – united yet still separate entities.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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schwingding

122 posts in 352 days


posted 269 days ago

Thanks! The top photo is the same spoon. The wood bends easily, even though totally dry. That was completely unexpected for me. I made the thing by cutting a normal spoon out of the blank, then cutting the handle lengthwise in two, wrapping the two halves around each other, and letting it dry that way. Then I shaped the two handles to round. I had no idea I’d be able to unbend it thereafter.

-- Just another woodworker

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Cathy Krumrei

241 posts in 713 days


posted 269 days ago

WOW! Very cool and I love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com

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Mario

731 posts in 578 days


posted 269 days ago

I wold love to see how you do that.

-- Hope Never fails

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Dominic Vanacora

433 posts in 396 days


posted 269 days ago

Very nice project. Of course the twisting of the wood makes this a keeper. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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MsDebbieP

12244 posts in 687 days


posted 269 days ago

that is weird… cool.. but weird!!! bendable wood handles.. huh!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Karson

13154 posts in 927 days


posted 269 days ago

Great experiment, and a beautiful result. You talk about bending it and letting it dry. Does that mean that the wood is green?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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dennis mitchell

3030 posts in 841 days


posted 269 days ago

That is interesting!

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