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SPOON, SCOOP, COFFEE or otherwise CLUB/Challenge

HEAR YE, HEAR YE!! Yes, Virginia we now have definitive proof that cavemen did enjoy scooping coffee! In fact cromagnun man (and woman) were the precursor to modern day Starbucks. In response to my recent posting of a neanderthal period coffee scoop, that was presented alongside a lovely model crafted by my L/J friend Jerry W, it was suggested that we begin an archelogical study, a challenge or showcase if you will of scoops and spoons. Because it was my shamelessly (or was it shamefacedly) posted my exotic cromagnun scoop, that began this inquiry I will post it again here. All artisans of all levels are invited to display their "finds" All levels means, that because noone's scoop could possibly be cruder than mine, noone should have any hesitation about displaying first attempts. Conversely, all you carving masters out there are also encouraged to post, so that we beginners have something to aspire to. And it wouldn't hurt if you all divulged the secrets of your craft. I personally need all the help I can get. ;)

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/39776
 
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Okay, I'm in! Now, where to begin?

I've got oak, hickory, pecan, locust, hackberrry, 1/4" thick walnut (probably would need to be glued up to get an appropriate thickness), and some sassafras. Any suggestions? I truly have no clue as to what would be the best wood (of these species) to use.

As far as tools go….think very primitive.

Guidance on where to start would be good…totally in the dark here.
 
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Rivergirl,
this is an awesome project that you are tackling.
My trusty foot-rule has for many years been a great stand in.
Not that I've not seen one of the items you mention, I recall one back in the 70's that had a chain and brick attached. Purpose of the brick I can only assume was for grinding coffee.

Jamie
 
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Nice spoon Hairy. Now, can you give some tips to blacknail? I certainly cannot provide any advice. LOL
 
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Funny Div! That's what my neighbor said too. I just think it looks so sad next to the pretty one. I made it close it's eyes so that it wouldn't have it's self esteem damaged by the pretty spoon. And we whisper around him so he won't hear us say he is homely. LOL
 
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Wood Wood stain Varnish Hardwood Tints and shades


Window Wood Eyewear Wood stain Hardwood

Rivergirl, First I used a compass to draw the circles ( one inside the other).
Then I drew the handle and a circle the same as the outside ring on the purpleheart for the bottom.
Drill a hole in the center ring with the dremmel to fit the scrollsaw blade through.
Cut the center first.Then cut the rest.
Use the dremmel to sand the inside of the scoop then glue, attach and clamp the bottom on.
Once the glue sets sand the outside. To get the curve in the handle I used the Rigid spindle.
Finish with beeswax and Wah-La a scoop!
This was fun and a good way to use up some of my scrap wood.
 

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Rivergirl there is a custom in Wales in the UK a sepearte country lIke Scotland that forms a part of Britain that making sppons for your intended bride became quite an art form look up WELSH LOVE SPOONS.on the net and you will find a new form od spooning art Kindest regards Alistair married to a welsh woman Bronwen.
 
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Thanks for the blog description Terrilynn. Now we see there is more than one way to make a coffee scoop. :) Alba: very nice scoop/spoon. How'd you make yours? Alistair: I will have to check out that
Welsh Love Spoon/ Are you going to attempt one and put it here in our blog? I think you should. :)
 
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Kelly, I just drew round my "High Quality" plastic one. I then just drilled a hole in the wood making it deeper until it was the same quantity as my "High Quality" plastic one.
A few cuts on the bandsaw and then it was the spoon gouge to clean out the drill marks. Not much sandinding onlt a strip of cloth backed 120g sandpaper (hand still not right), took a picture. Then gave it to Shirley.

Wood Rectangle Beige Art Hardwood


I did a traditional scoop first but it only held a teaspoon of coffee.
 

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Jamie, I shudder to tell you that I sort of used the same process you described.-traced around my "high quality" coffee spoon and I have a little junky 3-4" clearance bandsaw thing- that I used. But …........ well…....... you saw my result. I didnt cut a curved handle though, and that was a mistake, and my board was too thick for the little junky bandsaw. What are the dimensions of the wood blank that you added above? And I used well seasoned cherry so my little saw machine was not all that interesting in rising to the challenge. :) I want a big fat band saw like the other kids have.
 
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In response to Alistaire's Welsh Love spoon comment, I found some free patterns and thought that I would share them with you.

Hair Head Organism Gesture Font


Kitchen utensil Gesture Plant Tableware Pattern


Font Line Art Symmetry Circle


Gesture Font Circle Art Drawing
 

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#20 ·
It was 5" x 2" x 1" Beech very hard but great for dishwasher etc.
Your bandsaw should cope with that.
You need a nice 2tpi 3/8" skip blade. That will make a wee saw eat up the wood.
They sometimes come with too many teeth to the inch.

Jamie
 
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Kelly, I ain't never made one of these scoops before; Maybe I'll try to get around to it sometime later in the week. That sounds like it might make a good patio project. I might could even do it while smoking a cigar and drinking a beer or two. We'll see. :)
 
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Hey Helluva- you saw what mine looked like! LOL You can't do any worse than me. And it will give you an opportunity to try out those new carving tools of yours. :)
 
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