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Two Razor spatulas, in 100 yr old plum wood. I am@ Two Razor spatulas, in 100 yr old plum wood. I am@blown away by the colour and texture. Such a privilege to work with this wood. #gripstir #kitchenutensils #cookery #plum #cuisine
TREASURE !!! 100 yr old plum wood. @robbie.gabriol TREASURE !!! 100 yr old plum wood. @robbie.gabriola very kindly assisted me with his amazing bandsaw to slice 1.25” slabs. I’ll make a few spatulas, but may work out something else if I have the courage. #plum #woodworking #gripstir #kitchenutensils #cookery
My grandfather’s gouge chisel, modern chisel and a My grandfather’s gouge chisel, modern chisel and a mallet made by my good friend @rhallett42 . Two cherry spoons underway. #gripstir #woodenspoons #chisel #grandfather #kitchenutensils
From the shards of 100 yr old Plum wood I was give From the shards of 100 yr old Plum wood I was given recently, I found myself making things I’ve never made before - Daggers! Not sure why these came about, but they’re kind of cool and of course feel *amazing* in the hand. They’re also kind of an homage to @nsartorius who makes the most gorgeous objects.
The other day I was most graciously given some 10 The other day I was most graciously given some 10 yr old Plum wood (thank you, Gwen!). The pieces I could cut out weren’t quite long enough for spatulas, so I added some walnut to the ends (with a metal pin inside for additional strength to the Titebond III).
Day Two of May’d on Gabriola! I’m wearing a sweate Day Two of May’d on Gabriola! I’m wearing a sweater made for me by my sister @fritzopher18 . Another beautiful day out! #maydongabriola #kitchenutensils #cookery #handmade
It’s such a beautiful day! #maydongabriola It’s such a beautiful day! #maydongabriola
I tried blow-torching the handles of these four ju I tried blow-torching the handles of these four just to see what would happen. I didn’t like them at first but they’ve kind of grown on me now. One more coat of finish (of 4) to go. The handles are super smooth in the hand. Quite like them now. come see them in the May Long Weekend May’d on Gabriola studio tour! #spatula #kitchenutensils #cuisine #maydongabriola
“A cutting board? It’s just a plank of wood” 1) dr “A cutting board? It’s just a plank of wood”1) drive somewhere to review and choose a board 2) cut the board in pieces (avoiding knots or cavities) 3) remove bark from edges with chisel, 4) initial sanding with palm sander (faces, edges, corners, ends), 5) chamfer cut ends on face side only, 6) use bull-nose bit to router 4” grooves at each end for fingers when picking up the board, 7) second sanding with finer grit (100 grit), third sanding with finer grit (220 grit), 8) *four* coats of finish (the finish I use is $120/litre), steel wool rub between each finish coat, 9) add four rubber feet (because a cutting board shouldn’t move when you use it) 10) brand each piece. #walnut #cuttıngboard #cuisine #cookery #maydongabriola
Made some live-edge walnut cutting boards for the Made some live-edge walnut cutting boards for the upcoming #maydongabriola Studio Tour on the Victoria Day long weekend. Check out www.maydgabriola.ca for particulars. #maydgabriola #woodworking #gripstir #kitchenutensils
Eastern White Maple before a finish is applied, al Eastern White Maple before a finish is applied, always resembles bone to me. #gripstir #kitchenutensils #spatula #maple #cookery
May’d on Gabriola promo for the Studio Tour coming May’d on Gabriola promo for the Studio Tour coming up in the May Long Weekend. #kitchenutensils #cookery #susanisaacdesign #wooden #maydongabriola
There are lots of ways to make a spoon. This is ho There are lots of ways to make a spoon. This is how I do it, to start. #woodenspoon #kitchenutensils #gripstir #cherry #cookery
Made a few pieces over a few days to see if I stil Made a few pieces over a few days to see if I still can.  Arthritis is a drag, but I am managing it. So, so good to be in the shop. Will participate in the “May’d on Gabriola” studio tour in May. #maydongabriola #maydontherock #gabriolaisland #nanaimo #woodworking
De-barking is frickin’ laborious. Will be a shelf De-barking is frickin’ laborious. Will be a shelf in my living room.
Very special gift set. Arthritis has taken away so Very special gift set. Arthritis has taken away so much, but I muscled through this group from a single board. #gripstir #kitchenutensils #cuisine #tools #kitchentools #woodworking #gabriola #gabriolaisland #gabriolaislandbc
My happy place on Gabriola island in the PNW (BC). My happy place on Gabriola island in the PNW (BC). #gripstir #gabriola #gabriolaisland #woodworking
I missed making salad tongs. So I made some in che I missed making salad tongs. So I made some in cherry and walnut, just because. #saladtongs #handmade #kitchenutensils #cuisine #cookery #gabriolaisland
Some more kind of impractical kitchen tool corrals Some more kind of impractical kitchen tool corrals. Might be good for dried flowers or grasses, though. #kitchenutensils #toolcorral #handtools #cherry #walnut #douglasfir #cuisine #cookery #kitchen
Kitchen tool corral, in cherry. #cherry #toolcorra Kitchen tool corral, in cherry. #cherry #toolcorral #container #corral #kitchenutensils #cuisine #cookery
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