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Monthly Archives: December 2015
Finding the Spoon in the Crook
I like making spoons from crooks. It makes for strong elegant spoons that let the tree be a design partner. Besides, I like discovering the crooks. When a crook is split, the sinuous ergonomic profile of the spoon is revealed. … Continue reading
Posted in cherry, finding wood, green woodworking, sketch, spoons, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged spoon crooks, sycamore
5 Comments
What Thumbnails Are For
Sharp makes everything better; less force is required to cut, control is gained, and the surface left from the tool is superior. As obvious as that is, it is easily forgotten in the midst of a project and the haste … Continue reading
Posted in sharpening, tools, Uncategorized
Tagged sharpening, sharpening test, thumbnail test
5 Comments
Overlooked Hooks and Crooks
Here’s to the overlooked. Like the next guy, I appreciate the smooth curves of a well-made hook knife or the rich brown tones of a piece of walnut. But last week I devoted some attention to a hook and tree that often go unnoticed. It … Continue reading
Posted in bird bowls, bowls, carving, finding wood, green woodworking, holding, tools, trees, Uncategorized
Tagged frosts knife, staghorn sumac
10 Comments
The Carving Fountain of Youth
By now, most of you have probably watched the video featuring Bengt Lidström, renowned Swedish architect and bowl carver. Recently, I contacted Drew Langsner in an effort to learn more about Bengt. He informed me of an extensive article about … Continue reading
Posted in bowls, carving, green woodworking, historical reference, holding, paint, Uncategorized
Tagged Bengt Lidstrom, Wille Sundquist, Wille Sundqvist
19 Comments
Greenwood Fest Registration
About a month ago, I wrote a brief post about plans for the Plymouth Craft Greenwood Fest. While specific scheduling for sessions is ongoing (and I still need to decide upon the focus areas for my demonstrations and instruction), the … Continue reading