updated 02/21/2012
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.
Lots of new things happening very quickly! Yes, I finally got the cypress coffee measures that Jim finished posted on the site. We were asked about selling wholesale - perhaps to Australia :) Jim has been approached before about this and has never before been able to work out the costs. He has finally found a way to rough out the coffee measure on a "duplicating" machine and then complete the finish work by hand. This way he would be able to produce them at a slightly lower price and at a faster rate.
Now for the really big news........
We submitted the project to Kickstarter.com to purchase the equipment and craft the quantity of coffee measures needed and WE WERE APPROVED!!!!
So, we're finalizing the details and will be making a video. Wish us luck & tell all of your friends!
Demea & Jim 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
