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RobNichols

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I thought I'd try my hand at carving and making spoons for my granddaughters would be a nice little project in the run up to Christmas. The first is for my eldest granddaughter and I'm pleased with it. But I want to make something a little more delicate for the younger granddaughter. So on Saturday afternoon I tried to see how I'd get on making a smaller spoon. Again I'm pleased with the results and feel I'm learning a lot.

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I think the thing I'm struggling with most is holding the pieces as I carve. I ended up whittling the small spoon, holding the piece in one hand while I cut with the other. I think I'd be happier if I could hold the work piece mechanically. I'd be able to cut waste away a lot more efficiently.

So how do others hold their carving projects?
 
Hi Rob - welcome to the slippery slope that is spoon carving. I mainly carve eating / cooking spoons rather than Welsh style love spoons but if you fancy a run out to stroud area would be happy to spend an hour or two to go through some knife grips and tips.
 

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