Author Archives: Dave Fisher

Some Spoons For Sale

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Dave Fisher

As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been carving some spoons from crooks.  Here are seven of them, and I’m offering them for sale.  I’ll provide photos and a brief description of each one below, but there are some … Continue reading →

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Finding the Spoon in the Crook

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Dave Fisher

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 →

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What Thumbnails Are For

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Dave Fisher

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 →

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Overlooked Hooks and Crooks

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Dave Fisher

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 →

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The Carving Fountain of Youth

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Dave Fisher

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 →

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Greenwood Fest Registration

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Dave Fisher

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 →

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Side Panel Carving

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Dave Fisher

A few months ago, I wrote a post about laying out the side panels on this red maple bowl.  Since then, the bowl dried and I carved over the surfaces again with paring cuts.  By the way, calling this “soft … Continue reading →

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Walking….and Spoons

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Dave Fisher

The more you walk, the better you feel, the more relaxed you become, the more you sense, the better you think, the less mental clutter you accumulate.  And it’s the uncluttered man who is the happy man. — Aaron Sussman … Continue reading →

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The Patience of Trees

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. — Hal Borland, Countryman: A Statement of Belief, 1965 As the oil began to reveal the rich variations in each growth ring, I found myself thinking about the tree from which this bowl … Continue reading →

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Tapered Reamers

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dave Fisher

  A couple people have asked me recently about what I use to make the tapered mortises on things like this low bench (above).  I have used this joint many times, for everything from sawhorses to tables.  I love its … Continue reading →

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