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Hand carved feather coffee scoop.
Coffee scoop with the tools I used.
I used a band saw to shaped thee used my knife to refine and soften shape
16" cooking spoons. Made from 134 year old salvaged boards.
Birch coffee scoop
Another birch coffee scoop.
Redwood eating spoon
Redwood eating spoon. This is one of my favorites. I love the color.
More coffee scoops. Carved from birch
Oak eating spoon. I got a branch from my sister's place in oregon
Another oak eating spoon
Redwood before and after oil.
Oak Before sanding and oil
Birch spoon. I tried to engrave a design. I need to practice more. This was a first attempt.
Large kitchen spoon. Gifted to a friend for their birthday.
My first attempt at carving a birch burl kuksa.
Talhoffersghost
Gransfors Bruks axe? Frost Mora carving knife? :D Your work is gorgeous, btw! :D
Ireadtoomuch
Just a heads up certain woods have things in them when they reach a certain temperature, always good to look at toxicity levels for certain
RincewindTVD
nice @op, I did a day course on this once. I made a shitty spoon that I love.
Zaccuz
I'm a simple man: I see some cool woodworking, I press the upvote button +1
Killerma
Those are very fancy spoons, congratulations on your fancy spoon skills.
cessiecat
I made that birch coffee scoop. Birches love coffee scoops
kalatte
I love it when people post their own creations! Could you post an album of something start to finish?
Polarbeardog
I'm terrible at remembering to take photos until the end. I will keep it in mind the next spoon I carve.
sandbastard
Love the cup!
awhitty1
I'd buy some from you .
Polarbeardog
Check out my etsy. BeardedSpoonMan
ducky2018
You take a fucking axe to work? What the fuck. You're not even outside. You're at a desk! Where do you work?
Polarbeardog
It's just a small one for carving. Its like 10 inches long.
halborski
byteblocker
Oh very good sir, very good...
minicn
Innocent query - mineral oil on items for food, is that...usual?
minicn
TIL that it's called something different here and you're unlikely to be using carcinogenic oil on spoons. Thanks op I learned a thing.
badbuddhazero
How do you carve the concave part?
Polarbeardog
I use a Mora crook knife
LifeWithoutMadnessIsMundane
He sells them on etsy :) BeardedSpoonMan
SatanHerself
This is amazing, teach me your ways
weaponspc
I love the use of the reclaimed 134 year old lumber. That makes them VERY unique and interesting.
NSATailoredAccessOperationsUnit
I'm more interested in your line of work that leaves you so much time to work on your hobby
Jpapas
Boss probably doesn't want to bust the ass of the guy with an axe on his desk
ominousfrog
Or a workplace that lets him bring in an axe?
Polarbeardog
Logistics coordination for a company in Alaska
balmut
frostedbutler
I was gonna comment that. Your gif is superior
Dispatch
I play a game where I try to predict what the top comment will be. I get disproportionately happy when I'm right. I was right just now. :)
tadz777
damn it, beat me to it
Bi6Simpin
Perfect 5/7 gif use
IAmTheRealNervozaur
http://imgur.com/3lgvJfx
WildMangle
This should be top comment
DidgeryDrew
I remember you and your kuksa! You've improved SO much! And you have wonderful tools. I see a Mora and a Gransfors Bruks, yes?
Polarbeardog
Are you on Instagram?
DidgeryDrew
I have an account but I seldom use it. I don't do things interesting enough to post.
GrundleBlunder
UpvotingtheHotButton
I'm not allowed to use my axe in the office anymore. Lucky!!!
EatenAtYou
Spoonman!
Pandaphant
Come together with your hands
edtwozeronine
Now make a Welsh Love Spoon...
itchybackside
You er..have lots of free time at work
Polarbeardog
That's how I discovered imgur. I was tired of wasting time on my phone so I found something different to do.
itchybackside
Haha but browsing Imgur seemed more subtle than carving with an axe at your desk
Polarbeardog
I work alone with one other person in a shipping yard. I coordinate freight deliveries all off site.
FistPumpMyJunk
Ever considered carving a spork?
inpuredeceit
I would buy it.
MrsKaitlinT
This is awesome! Are you thinking about perfecting your new craft and selling some of the items?
Polarbeardog
Eventually I would like to become better and make enough money to buy more tools. Probably not a sole profession though.
MrsKaitlinT
You must!
Konosa
I fucking love spoons. They are some of my favorite objects. Gold star.
ensignkickass
Where the fuck do you work that you can bring wood carving knives in?
Turtleproof
I had a beer fridge in my office, sometimes life is kind.
MadamLadyBoner
Right? Asking the real question
Polarbeardog
Alaska. I manage a shipping and receiving facility. Not always busy. 10 minutes here and there does the job.
ensignkickass
Very cool. You do amazing work!
Polarbeardog
Also I work 2weeks on 2 off. So a lot if my free time outside of work gives me plenty of time to carve, and build projects.
stretchalezander
Nice work! Do you sell them anywhere?
SiberianHuskyFurDayerrday
Man I'd suck yo dick and give you a cheeseburger for some of those spoons
Polarbeardog
Mostly I just make them as gifts and for the joy of creating things with my hands.
chickenchickenwheresyourdinner
I'd like to buy one.
illmx
You're super talented! I'd accept some of your joy!!
stretchalezander
I do the same thing with Christmas ornaments I make on the lathe. It's a good stress relief and makes someone else happy.
Gruntingsince1775
Etsy...Sell them on Etsy and send me a link I'd love to buy some of this
Polarbeardog
BeardedSpoonMan on etsy thanks. :-)
Xsiah
"Look honey, a present from Polarbeardog!" "It's another damned coffee scoop, isn't it?"
LifeWithoutMadnessIsMundane
Great handmade gifts are appreciated
orxy
Followed you so if you ever do decide to sell I'll see your post! They look really good
Polarbeardog
Check out my etsy. I don't have much available at the moment. BeardedSpoonMan
LifeWithoutMadnessIsMundane
Woot!
pantslessgamers
I hope you've got some spoons, I wanna but one at least
MyCatLikesToFruitcake
Your kitchen spoons are so beautiful. Really wish you sold them!
JennJenn79
Me too I love the redwood after the oil and the shape they are beautiful ..good job
Polarbeardog
BeardedSpoonMan on etsy. I have a couple on there but not many.
nightwater
Favorite-ing your shop. My family all prefers the nice heavy wooden spoons.
bearenjewden
This is fantastic. Sell more. Guarantee you'd make a pretty decent amount on the side.
LeSmelborpOfImgur
Is this your etsy shop? https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/shop/BeardedSpoonMan?ref=l2-shopheader-name
Polarbeardog
Yes it is.
teamwoodcote
saddest thing I have read today "Only ships within United States"
Polarbeardog
Is that what my account says? I can ship wherever. Just shoot me a message.
FraidyFish
Prepare yourself. Service industry network has been activated. Every barista I know wants a coffee feather scoop.
Polarbeardog
Well I can do custom orders. :-)