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Comment by Dave Lynas on May 31, 2021 at 3:20pm

Wow AGP. YOU ARE CORRECT SIR. Jer scares me to death. But remember this when you flip the switch on your bandsaw, your belt sander, your power drill, tuning up your guitar, increasing the volume of your amp and life in general.

Comment by Dave Lynas on May 31, 2021 at 3:15pm

You are sure Welcome Andries. Wood is alive or dead. These spoons are alive at birth and dead but not forgotten when in use. Therefore reborn again. And I am very proud of my son.

Comment by A.D.EKER on May 31, 2021 at 12:08pm

Old School , Pilgrim style ,got a pare from Jim, but they done on a band saw ! cool how he does that That Dave You sound like a Proud Daddy ! there is notthing like whitling a piece of wood whit a purpous, lovely crooked knive ! Nice video Thanks Dave !

Comment by AGP # on May 31, 2021 at 10:14am

I must be getting more patience as I get older Dave!, there was a time when it was impossible for me to watch something for 9+ minutes without hitting the fast forward button, But!, I did watch every bit of this well narrated lovely story, however I don't think I'll be taking up Chopping, Carving, and Whittling a Chunk of Wood, for fear of losing a digit or two, and bleeding out, from the "Death of a Thousand Cuts"   :-D

Comment by Dave Lynas on May 31, 2021 at 5:52am

Thanks Kale. I sure wonder if the technique would work for a guitar neck? It works for bridges.

Comment by Dave Lynas on May 31, 2021 at 5:49am

It was healing Unc. Jer is quite a chip carving off the old block. Even though he’s fearless.

my band mate Dennis is a master spoon carver. And luthier. Yes green wood is best for most any carving. It’s easier, helps the carving dry without splitting. Air gets to all the surfaces at once to dry evenly. The wood should be of equal thickness throughout. Like a spoon or bowl. Same idea as pottery. Fresh clay to make a bowl, then dry after thinning to shape then dry with air all around the work.

Comment by Poorness Studios on May 31, 2021 at 2:39am

I can't say I've ever seen someone carve a spoon like that. That was really interesting. There's nothing surprising about the process per se. It's essentially like whittling small toys... but it sure was cool to watch.Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Uncle John on May 31, 2021 at 2:03am

Sure looks like a great day, Dave.  Neat work.   I did not know that green wood was best.  A heaping spoonful of healing to you, Dave.