ehb102 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Does anyone here make wooden spoons? Plain ones for cooking. I am sick of cheap spoons that don't last. I bought a new pack and both split within the month. Yet at my parents' house there are spoons that have been in use since they were married. And my one decent hickory spoon goes on and on. Etsy offers me customised spoons which are just cheap spoons with writing on, or something that wouldn't look out of place at a medieval banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 One option is ‘junk/antique shops’. I got an old one from such a place 20 years ago ... and still going strong. I think it was 50p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Good morning your Ladyship. I suppose you have two options, buy cheap and cheerful versions and throw away when split, or buy expensive versions on personal recommendation from a user or two. Good luck with whatever you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Give miroku_dave a look he's on this forum had a post in DIY section not long back about wooden spoons he is making they look good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 This is my recommendation! https://uk.buymeonce.com/products/stellar-beech-wooden-spoon?variant=31586274181163&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx6Sepe6o6QIVibPtCh1TCw5eEAQYBCABEgLWxvD_BwE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I have 2 wooden spoons in my kitchen at least 12 years old .Could be up to 40 . Never been used what would I use them for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 We had one of those sample packs from that food company Gusto a little while back, it came with a half decent wooden spoon. Might be worth looking to see if you can buy one on its own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratass Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 try a search for barn the spoon. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eredel Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I never have to buy wooden spoons.........I normally win them!☹️ Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 21 hours ago, eredel said: I never have to buy wooden spoons.........I normally win them!☹️ Eric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted May 11, 2020 Report Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) On 10/05/2020 at 08:47, ehb102 said: Does anyone here make wooden spoons? Plain ones for cooking. I am sick of cheap spoons that don't last. I bought a new pack and both split within the month. Yet at my parents' house there are spoons that have been in use since they were married. And my one decent hickory spoon goes on and on. Etsy offers me customised spoons which are just cheap spoons with writing on, or something that wouldn't look out of place at a medieval banquet. I carve spoons. What size do you want? Edited May 11, 2020 by moondoggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 I Would be interested also. Can you do a semi flat bottom one too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bavarianbrit Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Indian shops sometimes have rosewood utensils imported from the subcontinent. The ones I brought back from there 10 years ago still work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Lampwick said: I Would be interested also. Can you do a semi flat bottom one too? I'll take some pictures of some I have made so you can tell me if there is anything like you have in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameking Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 minute ago, moondoggy said: I'll take some pictures of some I have made so you can tell me if there is anything like you have in mind. Can you please also tell us what woods you use and if some are better for different applications - cooking / serving etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 (edited) Top picture shows a group of spoons I have carved The pictures below are close ups of those spoons with a rule for scale. The woods are various, usually cherry, plum, apple, silver birch etc. The large flat ended spatula spoon is plum (donated by a PW member), as is the butter knife. The large 12” spoon is honey locust (Gleditsia). I usually just start carving a piece of green wood and see what developers as I go along. All of the spoons are totally hand carved using axe, knife and crook knife. I sometimes also use draw knives. I do not use any power tools at all on my spoons. Forgot to say, all my spoons shown are finished with food friendly ‘spoon butter’ made by myself using coconut oil, beeswax and orange oil. Edited May 12, 2020 by moondoggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 those spoons are stunning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Impressive skill 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, mel b3 said: those spoons are stunning . Thank you. Ideal hobby for you, just sit in your wood with your chopper out whittling away. Just need a large log of tree stump for the axe work. Very relaxing pastime 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 Just now, moondoggy said: Thank you. Ideal hobby for you, just sit in your wood with your chopper out whittling away. Just need a large log of tree stump for the axe work. Very relaxing pastime 👍 lin wants to start carving spoons , i even bought her one of the hook knife jobbies , but she spends her carving time carving faces . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted May 12, 2020 Report Share Posted May 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, mel b3 said: lin wants to start carving spoons , i even bought her one of the hook knife jobbies , but she spends her carving time carving faces . Sounds very painful. Sounds like you need to keep out her way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted May 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 On 12/05/2020 at 00:21, moondoggy said: I carve spoons. What size do you want? Those look awesome! My favourite wooden spoons are just under a foot long. That's a good distance for being able to stir something boiling and not get burned from the steam. If you can help me would you like to message me with a price? Thank you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Hi, Sorry for the delay, been concreting, horrible job. Yes, should be able to come up with something. Owee wants a 24” spoon, so I thought I would knock up a couple, one for you and one for Owee. Once complete, I will send you photos to make sure you are happy. If you like them, we could come to an agreement on price. How does that sound to you? There is no obligation as I want you to be happy with what I make. Do you have any preference on wood? I thought something like cherry? Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted May 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 On 10/05/2020 at 09:42, TIGHTCHOKE said: This is my recommendation! https://uk.buymeonce.com/products/stellar-beech-wooden-spoon?variant=31586274181163&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx6Sepe6o6QIVibPtCh1TCw5eEAQYBCABEgLWxvD_BwE This was gone by the time I clicked back. Someone else has followed your recommendation! On 15/05/2020 at 14:46, moondoggy said: Yes, should be able to come up with something. Owee wants a 24” spoon, so I thought I would knock up a couple, one for you and one for Owee. Once complete, I will send you photos to make sure you are happy. If you like them, we could come to an agreement on price. How does that sound to you? There is no obligation as I want you to be happy with what I make. Do you have any preference on wood? I thought something like cherry? Sounds great. Something hard wearing would be great. I don't mind hand washing it, but I don't want it to die if someone puts it in the dishwasher once. Something with a little flatness at the very end for actually moving stuff off the bottom of the pan would be perfect. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 17, 2020 Report Share Posted May 17, 2020 That's life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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