Spoon Carving Pt3... (log to spoon)

[CMenzy]

great sets of videos , what make of knifes are you using ???

[bygonetoni]

@CMenzy

Thanks for the comment. Frost and home made knives made from old files.

[jooleyen]

I see your stool is half of a log but how do the tripod legs hold under it. - I'm trying to make one like you!

By the way, your videos are very inspiring - It's amazing to watch your skill. Shows me what I might be able to do if I keep carving.

Thanks!

[JohnStriderofDoom]

Watched all three videos, very impressive. I love the comparison at the end, log/spoon.

[TheBoringProphet]

Are there any problems with an unsealed wooden utensil absorbing food fats or anything over time? i.e. Making it harder to clean or having a bad smell? Thanks

[traderjoes]

Awesome skills!

[dcox01]

Wonderful videos. I love the spoon. 

[dale3858]

White gray or yellow birch?

[bygonetoni]

@dale3858 Betula pendula (Silver Birch)

[lovinglistener]

This guys is amazing, anyone else notice the stool he was sitting on? Probably carved that too.

[magalhaesgts]

Meu pai fazia isso, só com o formao e ferramentas rusticas, isso sim é paciencia e TALENTO--SHOW

[orionz51]

hello great videos!

when carving spoons & bowls do you use green wood or seasoned? i have been told to use green wood but every time i do the finished spoon splits as it drys. is there a way to prevent this?

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment. There are many reasons why wood cracks - too complex to go into. Try drying at a low temperature and slowly.

[ForkbeardSvein]

Wood cracks due to the difference in drying times between the heartwood and sapwood. So I guess don't try to use both, but I'm no expert. (I'm having trouble with that too.)

[omniviking]

Thanks for sharing Toni, I have not much birch here in Missouri,USA, I may have to go attack my neighbors birch tree with a chainsaw. I have started to use Sassafras, it isn't too hard. Pat

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment.

[Czaro2061]

This is real art!

[samugoro]

Toni, My brother told me about your videos. Great! I have to agree with baconsoda and premoderne. The background sounds from the forest and your quiet, steady work are much better than any soundtrack on the market.

For my brother, who just bought a couple of hook knives, how do you sharpen a hook knife?

Thanks again.

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for your comment. "how do you sharpen a hook knife"? Seven simple words, I only wish it could be described with as many. The only advice I can give is obtain a good understanding of what sharp is, once you achieve this, choosing sharpening tools will become a personal preference.

[premoderne]

I am glad to see you post some more videos. They are very peaceful and enjoyable to watch as well as educational.

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[baconsoda]

More great videos. I really like your stuff and, apart from learning things, the videos are very relaxing to watch.

Thanks Toni

[bygonetoni]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and I am glad that you are getting something out of them.

[dighsx]

What type of wood are you using?

[bygonetoni]

Birch