updated 12/11/2007
Once the inside of the bowl is finished, there will be more knife work done on the outside of the bowl and on the handle. After that, rough sanding and finish sanding.
Ultimately, the finished coffee measure will look something like the one here on the right. But, not exactly (as you can tell by the different ones we have available).
This is an example of the stages in carving a coffee measure. The middle walnut one is basic rough out (well, there has been a little bit of knife work done). The orginial rough out shape is cut out on the band saw. The top cypress one has some of the bottom of the handle knifed out. The bottom cypress one has the more of the handle shape and some shaping on the outside of the bowl. Because the measurement needs to be exactly 1/8 cup on the inside, the inside of the bowl will be finished before the outside.
This is a strainer spoon on the right. I'm actually sanding the bowl before I finish the handle, trying to get a sense of proportion with it.
I did say that I'd have pictures of items that are in the works. The bowl on the left is in the sanding stage. One of the lessons you learn as a carver is that each stage should be left with the project as smooth as possible. In other words, after gouging or knife work, the smoother the surface is, the less work there is in sanding. The more thorough you are with rough sanding, the less final sanding you have to do.
These are some items that can be carved out of a single piece of wood. The chain in the middle is the first chain that Jim ever carved. He used a piece of wood off of an old pallet he found, thinks it's linden but not certain. The chain on the left is made out of walnut. He has a few more links to cut out of it and then it will be listed under the carvings category. The pliers on the right are also cut out of a single piece of wood, as is the walnut saw handle.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all
Thank you again to all who are visiting our website. I keep saying that we will be adding items and, as you may have noticed, it doesn't seem to come true. I do however, have hopes that we may be getting there. Jim has actually pulled out a bucket where he has had a piece of apple wood soaking and has started to cut out a spoon. Hopefully, this year we can replenish our stock. We had purchased a second Sears Authorized Retail Dealer store in Washington, MO and been going a little crazy for a while. We do seem to be settling down now and, with winter here, should be able to carve again.
We hope all enjoy their purchases and have a safe & happy holiday season. Best wishes in the New Year.
Thank you, Jim & Demea Loyd
On this page we'll try to update you on what's in the works. Here we will have photos on upcoming items and try to give you an idea of when they will be done. We'll also include some information on the art of spoonmaking. Photos of tools, bits of trivia, etc. - essentially all the stuff you never knew you needed to know. We appreciate feedback so drop us a line. Hope you enjoy and thanks for visiting. Jim & Demea Loyd
